TorsadesRN

TorsadesRN has 3 years experience and specializes in ER, Psych.

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1. All the cool people work nights!

   TorsadesRN replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Relations

   I agree with everyone about the teamwork. Night shift ROCKS! We get work done, but it is more laid back and we know how to have fun!

2. One year

   TorsadesRN replied to MichelleRN34's topic in Recovery

   Yay!!!!

3. Hello

   TorsadesRN replied to RNBSNflorida's topic in Recovery

   Hi Parn! Take a deep breath and tell yourself, "it is going to be ok". Like Austin said, start following an honest program and all things will fall into place. My experience was this.... Charged with two misdemeanors. Went to court after I...

4. failed drug test while on pnap

   TorsadesRN replied to mk1959's topic in Recovery

   I am in PNAP also. Have a year in. If your contract had started and you failed a drug test from smoking MJ chances are they will suspend your license. According to my contract, suspension will be immediately placed if I violate my contract. Smoking M...

5. self reporting, questions/concerns

   TorsadesRN replied to sweetloveRN's topic in Recovery

   It will all fall into place. Last year at this time I lost my job, was reported to the BON and self reported to PNAP then signed myself into rehab. I was terrified, alone and so scared. I had no idea what was going to happen to me or my license. ...

6. self reporting, questions/concerns

   TorsadesRN replied to sweetloveRN's topic in Recovery

   I'm in the monitoring program in PA (PNAP) and I can work nights. I'm also the charge nurse so I have the narcotic keys my whole shift. I only had a six month narcotic restriction. Every state's monitoring system is different. As is every licensing b...

7. Hello

   TorsadesRN replied to RNBSNflorida's topic in Recovery

   Hello! I too am an RN who diverted, got fired, charges, reported to BON, self reported to PNAP and have a free and clear license and am in my 10th month in the PHMP. I am working full time and as of this month, will be clean and sober 10 months. ...

8. Moving on.....

   TorsadesRN replied to TorsadesRN's topic in Recovery

   It warms my heart to read all these kind words. Thanks to all of you. I moved in yesterday. I have the living room all finished and set up. (I had to get my Christmas tree up first) Today I am going to finish unpacking my bedroom stuff and tackle t...

9. Moving on.....

   TorsadesRN replied to TorsadesRN's topic in Recovery

   Thank you everyone for the kind words. My life is truly blessed.

10. Moving on.....

    TorsadesRN posted a topic in Recovery

    Today I sit in my living room that is cluttered with boxes. All but the basic essentials are packed. Tomorrow I will walk out the front door for the last time. I'm moving on. I moved to this town two years ago to take an ER position. Little did I k...

11. The road to recovery paved with Elmo and a Christmas Tree....

    TorsadesRN replied to jmo1231's topic in Recovery

    Awesome share JMO!. I personally would keep the elmo. I to suffered some dark days in my addiction. Although my life is in a better place right now, I don't want to forget that pain. It keeps me clean and sober another day. Merry Christmas!

12. Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    TorsadesRN replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Recovery

    Oh Boston, my heart sunk and I filled with tears reading the story of the wreck. You are an inspiration. Your words of encouragment and compassion are felt on this board and I know, without a doubt, you touch many lives with the patients you care fo...

13. Nurses in Recovery do get jobs!!!!

    TorsadesRN replied to moorefun11's topic in Recovery

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

14. Sponsor relapsed

    TorsadesRN replied to TorsadesRN's topic in Recovery

    Catmom, Keep your head high. Keep fighting the good fight. I'm sorry you had a bad time with your BON. I count myself BLESSED everyday I sign RN after my name. It is a reminder I was one of the few lucky ones who walked away after a diversion, cha...

15. Aftercare

    TorsadesRN replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Recovery

    Hi GA_RN, Don't be scared about starting your NA meetings. I know easier said then done. I was terrified to walk into my first meeting. Mainly fearful of seeing a pt I took care of in the ER. But it was all good. You don't have to talk in the meeting...