RNKellie51303

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1. EtG testing - seems impossible?

   RNKellie51303 replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Recovery

   I had a false positive occur and have no idea what I had used/applied/consumed to make that happen. I called the MRO at my testing company and he asked me questions about my history (was I pregnant, diabetic, etc.). I have not picked up since 9-201...

2. This is my story... please read.

   RNKellie51303 replied to yngbehr's topic in Recovery

   Thank you for your honesty! I am in similar shoes..lol. I know exactly how you feel. Didn't know if I could keep the lights on much less how I was going to pay for daycare so I could fix food at minimum wage. I became so accustomed to having a $2...

3. Observed U/A, what are your states guidelines?

   RNKellie51303 replied to oshie's topic in Recovery

   NC here - I have been testing for almost 2 & 1/2 years. I am very lucky to have had the same woman observing me. I still have to lift my shirt and turn around but she has done it so many times that it's not embarrassing anymore. We just talk a...

4. Florida RN, Diverting

   RNKellie51303 replied to mom2dnc's topic in Recovery

   I luckily had PTO that covered my first month. Cashed in my 401K and when that ran out cashed my stock. I got a job working at a gas station about a month after I came out of rehab. I did what I had to do to have income coming in. Had to cut back...

5. One Year Later...

   RNKellie51303 replied to HunnieBadger's topic in Recovery

   Congrats to you! You have definitely given me some words of encouragement. That which doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. You may not be where you want to be but are definitely where you need to be! Good Luck to you!

6. Another one bites the dust...

   RNKellie51303 replied to Umberlee's topic in Recovery

   Congrats to you!!!! Hopefully I will be in your shoes one day. When you ever get that urge.......just rewind the tape!!!!!!

7. <3 I GOT A JOB <3

   RNKellie51303 replied to Junebug59's topic in Recovery

   Congratulations!!!! There is hope and I am so happy for you. LTC is rewarding, and trust me, they are easy to get attached to! Good Luck!! wtg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

8. RN with restrictions,NC, Needing to network

   RNKellie51303 replied to mountaintop12's topic in Recovery

   Sassy-RN the NCBON will not allow nurses to work with substance abuse patients. I would definitely stick with dialysis, LTC, and even hospitals. The key is fining the job with the perfect fit. Definitely is not easy (2 years+ here) but will be so ...

9. Stipulations and no job

   RNKellie51303 replied to tracy.bell5's topic in Recovery

   I started to downsize the minute I lost my license (sold kids old toys, satellite cut off, traded in vehicle, refinanced loans, cut home phone off ..etc) I took a job at a gas station for 2 years making minimum wage before I found something...but I ...

10. It amazes me.......

    RNKellie51303 replied to Junebug59's topic in Recovery

    So your 9 months in the program and wonder why your not working??? I didn't even get my license back until after 1 year in the program! If you got your license back already you are further along than most. Don't minimalize it..Don't separate yours...

11. Its official

    RNKellie51303 replied to MichelleRN34's topic in Recovery

    That is so wonderful!!! Great job!

12. There is Hope!!!!

    RNKellie51303 replied to RNKellie51303's topic in Recovery

    TY everyone. I also wanted to thank you all on here. I had wonderful advice and made it through with your encouragement!!

13. There is Hope!!!!

    RNKellie51303 posted a topic in Recovery

    If you're not familiar with my story just read my posts. I don't get on here very often but wanted to come back and share my experience, strength, and hope! Quick rundown of my history first: IV drug user for 2 years - started in 2009 after the bir...

14. Problem with reference from previous employer

    RNKellie51303 replied to KSinMT's topic in Recovery

    just be blessed that you have a job and stick with it. 2 years clean and can't even get one!

15. PLEASE HELP!

    RNKellie51303 replied to superlvn's topic in Recovery

    Not sure about Texas but NC has stipulations to what jobs you can return to. I guess they see it as "you need to be monitored". I had a similar experience: had a job interview as a documentation specialist, revealed my past in my interview, got the...