jwmwinter ASN, RN

jwmwinter has 6 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in Neuro Intensive Care.

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   Does anyone else feel violated?

   jwmwinter replied to HunnieBadger's topic in Recovery

   I believe that your anger is justified. It all has to do with the stages of grief. Anger is an important part of your recovery.....a motivator. It's a true emotion that you are allowed to feel regardless of the cause. I encourage you to voice your co...
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   nurses who have had a positive drug test and what the board of nursing will do

   jwmwinter replied to chico0909's topic in Recovery

   I would definitely wait to see what the screen comes back as. Now this is my opinion, but it is backed up by research and studies. THC, if eaten, is not absorbed at full concentrations. Urine detection time is decreased significantly. There are multi...
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   Can I become a Nurse Practioner?

   jwmwinter replied to onprobation:('s topic in Recovery

   Regarding the post by vebb, your response is unfounded. You quoted a response as to why it would effect him doing his job. The first sentence of your response is that he could steal drugs and sell them......however, if you read the full post, you wil...
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   Nurses Who Smoke Marijuana

   jwmwinter replied to NenaRK's topic in Recovery

   I'm reading this post and I have to say its quite disturbing. Everyone's reply is merely an opinion. I think everyone should remember that before posting so angrily. I'm going to play devil's advocate and respond on both sides of the issue. First, I...
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   Any nurse who has gone through RAMP/is going through RAMP I have a question...

   jwmwinter replied to njnursenessa's topic in Recovery

   As well as I understand it, you are required to inform your employer of the program. However, to the best of my knowledge, NJ employers are not going to fire you unless you were diverting. I'm enrolled in PNAP, PA's program and was in rehab with a fe...
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   How have your career aspirations changed, if at all?

   jwmwinter replied to Umberlee's topic in Recovery

   I think that is great. I hope that everything works out for you. HR is typically the deciding entity in all hires. Managers may have their "say", but each manager looks to HR for support in their decisions. I wish you the best of luck. Your personal ...
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   How have your career aspirations changed, if at all?

   jwmwinter replied to Umberlee's topic in Recovery

   I completely understand where your coming from. Although my nursing skills are more clinically based, I fear what will come when I eventually start looking for work again. I spent 5 years in a neuro critical care setting where I flourished. I think e...
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   I just need to vent to those who might understand..

   jwmwinter replied to HunnieBadger's topic in Recovery

   It really stinks that you were treated that way. Nobody has the right to treat you as less of a human for what had happened to you. The problem is, there is such a stigma related to drug addiction, especially with nurses. I'll be soon returning to wo...
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   Does anyone else feel violated?

   jwmwinter replied to HunnieBadger's topic in Recovery

   At first, I felt violated, but in time, I learned the meetings helped a lot. Perhaps you haven't found the right meeting for you. There are nurse meetings so that you will feel more comfortable around your piers. To locate these meetings, you can go ...
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    admitted diverting, freaking out

    jwmwinter replied to 1999nurse's topic in Recovery

    Regarding your predicament, I feel you shouldn't jump the gun quite yet. As stated above, it's difficult to wait, but that's your safest option. I also feel your honesty will play a huge part in their decision. As far as no one to talk to, the one re...
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    need advice

    jwmwinter replied to amber24c's topic in Recovery

    I completely agree with catmom1. You want to be completely honest on your application. You could also state that there were extenuating circumstances and that they need to be explained in person.