CattyWampus

CattyWampus has 20 years experience and specializes in Critical Care, Hospice, Management.

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1. Alternative to AA?

   CattyWampus replied to safenurse10's topic in Recovery

   " Is it a religion? ]It is neither a religion in the sense in which that word is commonly understood, for it is not "a system of faith and worship owing any allegiance to a supernatur...

2. Alternative to AA?

   CattyWampus replied to safenurse10's topic in Recovery

   I agree -- there's something wrong with a State Board giving an imperative directive to attend a spiritual program. And AA will definitely tell you it is a SPIRITUAL (not religious) program. While everyone at AA talks about their "higher power," quit...

3. Alternative to AA?

   CattyWampus replied to safenurse10's topic in Recovery

   Some areas offer Buddhist 12 step programs...and Buddha is NOT a diety; Buddhism is a philosophy not a religion.

4. Love the BON/PNAP HATE WHAT I HAVE DONE...

   CattyWampus replied to newmommy26's topic in Recovery

   I'm in PNAP too and haven't heard anything yet about FirstLab. PNAP is Pennsylvania Nurse Assistance Program for those in the voluntary recovery program. I certainly hope there's still a wide range of labs available!

5. Alcohol in beauty proucts??

   CattyWampus replied to lonestarRN1's topic in Recovery

   The recovery program in PA specifically prohibits any beauty products containing alcohol. I, too, use hair products to keep my hair the way I like it. However, I bought the L'Oreal alcohol-free versions. A bit pricier but better than jeopardizing my ...

6. Narcotic Diversion in Illinois

   CattyWampus replied to jacobs33's topic in Recovery

   Read all the posts about how difficult it is for nurses in recovery to find ANY job. The hope of a job at your current hospital, with their full knowledge of your situation, is something many nurses would be happy to have. Trust me, I understand the ...

7. TX: TPAPN and seeking jobs

   CattyWampus replied to heavynurse7's topic in Recovery

   My thoughts are with you as you struggle with this. I'm in PA but there's a nurse-to-be in my recovery group with as similar story (DUI 8 years ago, can't sit for boards until she signs the contract with the recovery program). The nurses who have fou...

8. Length of your monitoring program?

   CattyWampus replied to PavementRN's topic in Recovery

   Thanks for the clarification! Then I'm in monitoring....if I follow all the rules, I will not have any permanent record on my license of this event. I keep telling myself "just do it, don't be bitter, just get it done..." but I keep feeling like I ge...

9. Length of your monitoring program?

   CattyWampus replied to PavementRN's topic in Recovery

   Three year "voluntary recovery program" in PA. I just received my official contract (having started the process in August). My favorite phrase in the document is the "I waive my constitutional rights..." I'm not sure the difference between a monito...

10. My first job interview being recovery

    CattyWampus replied to Lmm0316's topic in Recovery

    My program states you can't be a supervisor (unknown for how long) so an ADON position would be out of the question.

11. DUI in Recovery: Do I self report to PNAP or BON?

    CattyWampus replied to lemitt's topic in Recovery

    Get an attorney who specializes in this before self-reporting. If I hadn't self-reported, I wouldn't be in this situation. I had a low level DUI, no drug charges, no drug diversion at work, but *I* knew I was taking opiates (self-medicating for chron...

12. still waiting on that chance

    CattyWampus replied to moving4wrd's topic in Recovery

    As a newcomer to the process, I have to say the majority of the stories I see online make it sound pretty hopeless. This is a godawful process only to not get a chance. I don't have diversion charges but it doesn't seem like it matters WHY we are i...

13. My first job interview being recovery

    CattyWampus replied to Lmm0316's topic in Recovery

    This is my greatest fear, I must admit. I'm new to PNAP, just completed intensive outpatient therapy. I haven't been approved to return to work even on restricted license yet. I've only had one FirstLab specimen thus far. My organization didn't have ...

14. Good thoughts please!

    CattyWampus replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Recovery

    Best of luck to you! Positive vibes!