Blessed_RN2011

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1. TPAPN, a UDS on Christmas?

   Blessed_RN2011 replied to Ash2213's topic in Recovery

   In my state, I have NEVER been tested on Christmas or any other major holiday. (Or on a weekend for that matter). Anyone I have ever talked to about it has said the same thing. I still have to call and check in, but I don't think I would ever be sele...

2. Working with stipulations

   Blessed_RN2011 replied to moving4wrd's topic in Recovery

   Just my two cents- kill her with kindness- don't suck up or grovel for her approval, but be kind to her in all situations. It's hard to be cruel to someone who is kind to you and eventually maybe she will lighten up. If no, u will feel better because...

3. It amazes me.......

   Blessed_RN2011 replied to Junebug59's topic in Recovery

   YEAH!!!!! What a blessing!!!

4. It amazes me.......

   Blessed_RN2011 replied to Junebug59's topic in Recovery

   I agree with the previous posts- don't give up! Potential employers want to see and hear you have good insite to your situation. Make sure u are coming across humble, and accountable for the role you played in ur situation. Make them understand you ...

5. Need Some Advice...finding a job after long term rehab

   Blessed_RN2011 replied to iceangelred86's topic in Recovery

   I say I was a stay at home mom- I do have a mark on my license so I also have to explain that, but on initial paperwork I list homemaker as an accounting for my time.

6. a very good book indeed

   Blessed_RN2011 replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Recovery

   That is a great book! I read it when I was getting clean. It gave me strength and hope!

7. pnap friendly employers

   Blessed_RN2011 replied to aiaRN's topic in Recovery

   Dialysis and phych are historically recovery friendly. Good luck!

8. when to tell a potential employer

   Blessed_RN2011 replied to skinnedknee's topic in Recovery

   I faxed in a cover letter and resume- the cover letter included the status of my liscene and that I be happy to discuss more during interview. That way any potential employer knows what they are getting into before they ever call. No need to waste t...

9. Sometimes still shocked

   Blessed_RN2011 replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Recovery

   Twoyear, I know just what u mean! While I was out of nursing I worked at a bank making just over minimum wage. I realized how much I identified myself as being a nurse. By not being a nurse for a year, I found myself. I am back working as a nurse no...

10. FirstLab and vacation

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to Blessed_RN2011's topic in Recovery

    TXRNC were u tested on vacation?

11. FirstLab and vacation

    Blessed_RN2011 posted a topic in Recovery

    We are going to Disney world at the end of Dec- I have filled out the vacation portion for First Lab. My question is has anyone been tested while on vacation? I am nervous this will disrupt things for my kids if I have to find a testing facility In ...

12. one month

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to MichelleRN34's topic in Recovery

    Congratulations!!!! What an accomplishment! Before long, all this will be a distant memory!

13. Slip va relapse

    Blessed_RN2011 posted a topic in Recovery

    http://alcoholrehab.com/alcohol-rehab/slip-vs-relapse/ Check out this article. Thought it was a good read! Keep up the hard work everyone!

14. Slip vs relapse

    Blessed_RN2011 posted a topic in Recovery

    http://alcoholrehab.com/alcohol-rehab/slip-vs-relapse/ Check out this article - thought it was a good read!

15. AA meeting and addicts

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to RNMSN51's topic in Recovery

    http://alcoholrehab.com/alcohol-rehab/slip-vs-relapse/ Viva- check out this article on the difference between a slip vs relapse. An AA friend of mine posted this and unthought is was quite helpful. One day at a time!