Nurses Recovery
Published Sep 10
MinnesotaRN2005
2 Posts
About 13 years ago I made a post about my recent suspension after narcotic diversion from the workplace. I was experiencing severe postpartum depression and I hit rock bottom. I was suspended for three years and had no hope. At all.
I stuck with it. The program. Everything. The grueling process of being in good standing with the board of nursing. It was brutal, to say the least. I lost many things. But, I have been sober for 13 years long years. I have spent my time as an ER travel nurse for the last seven years and recently graduated as a nurse practitioner as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner last week. I am scheduled to take my boards on Saturday. Life hasn't been easy. But the decision not to quit has saved my life. The reason why I'm sharing this is because I had no hope, like many of you share. I was extremely and hopelessly depressed and did not see a light at the end of the tunnel. But, I took it day by day. And you can too. Am I still judged for my past? Yes, I am. Some jobs don't care about my past but others still turn me down. But, I've learned that I will keep looking for the next one. The ones who have faith in my character and not the mistakes I have made in the past.
You can get there. You WILL get there. I am happy to listen to anyone who needs it and would love to be of support. Thank you for listening.
Nursinggirl17
84 Posts
I don't know you but I just want to say I'm proud of you! You overcame! Congratulations on all your accomplishments as you truly are a fighter and you deserve it. God bless u ♥️
Thank for from the bottom of my heart. ♥️
monkey205
64 Posts
Congratulations! I am very proud of your achievements as you should also be. Don't let anything get you down. Sobriety is hard work and not everyone achieves it.
PGunn888
10 Posts
We do recover. ❤️
Universe93B
143 Posts
Thanks for coming back to this site after many years and sharing your story and where you are at now. Everyone here appreciates it!