tarab333 BSN

tarab333 has 33 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Critical Care, Addiction, Peer Support.

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   Kentucky Board KARE

   tarab333 replied to tarab333's topic in Recovery

   Yes, finding a job can be very challenging and disheartening. Where in KY are you located?
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   Affinity, KARE, abnormal

   tarab333 replied to tarab333's topic in Recovery

   The "no results" time frame can last for a while, it really just depends on when the lab received your specimen. I have had it go for a week or more before I've had a result. Don't get hung up on the lab specimens, as long as you know you are clean...
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   Kentucky Board KARE

   tarab333 replied to tarab333's topic in Recovery

   Our tests are not strip tests. Dude, my VERY FIRST drug screen was abnormal- I was in total meltdown mode- because it was over the weekend, and all the site said was "abnormal" . It ended up being a creatinine thing for me as well, but LAWDY, it make...
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   Kentucky Board KARE

   tarab333 replied to tarab333's topic in Recovery

   Don't get hung up on these things, as long as you know you are clean, that's all that matters. Early on, I would get myself whipped up into a state over these things, I had a similar thing happen to me before and although I knew I was clean, I kept ...
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   Kentucky Board KARE

   tarab333 replied to tarab333's topic in Recovery

   @ThatOneNurse, I can totally empathize with you on the observed- mental block thing. It is something I have to consciously be aware of and train myself to let it go- no pun intended!! That being said, observed screens are always a possibility- but ...
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   Kentucky Board KARE

   tarab333 replied to tarab333's topic in Recovery

   I have been in for almost 3 years, the testing is just like KyBeagle explained. You really just get used to it, it just becomes part of your day, like anything else, log in, first thing in the morning, then go from there. I have gone a month and a ...
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   Kentucky Board KARE

   tarab333 replied to tarab333's topic in Recovery

   Congrats on your upcoming graduation, well done! In November, it will be 3 years for me, and I have had a wonderful experience. It IS totally doable. I've had 3 different case managers thus far, and each has been amazing. My advice, commit to the...
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   Kentucky Board KARE

   tarab333 replied to tarab333's topic in Recovery

   VERY nice! Thanks for sharing. Yes, you will definitely not see me on here shedding any kind of negative light on this BON. I have been treated with dignity and respect, and in the 2.5 years I have been involved with the KARE program, I have had 3...
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   Kentucky Board KARE

   tarab333 replied to tarab333's topic in Recovery

   I am available to help you- I understand feeling overwhelmed and devastated- not sure if you can PM yet- but I would love to try and help you
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    Why is the general feel to this board that the Board of Nursing is 'out to get' us

    tarab333 replied to RecoveryNurse2015's topic in Recovery

    I have a slightly different take on the boards. I have worked with 2 boards on two separate occasions and I have never felt resentment towards them. They are there to protect the public, not to hold our hands. I am in this mess because I am in thi...
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    I need some help

    tarab333 replied to Sunwillcomeout64's topic in Recovery

    I am so sorry to hear about all of this. Just know, although it seems bleak right now, it will get better. You have taken the right steps and admitted you have a problem. As far as nursing, I am not sure what the state of Michigan does, but I know...
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    Kentucky Board KARE

    tarab333 replied to tarab333's topic in Recovery

    Welllll, let's not get carried away now, enjoy?, no, not really, but I am grateful for it, as I am also working with the Ohio Board and that process is not quite as "enjoyable". I count my blessings where I can these days. :) . Take a deep breath, ...
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    Kentucky Board KARE

    tarab333 replied to tarab333's topic in Recovery

    Don't let it get you overwhelmed, it's a process. Next month, it will be 2 years into the 5 already for me. It goes fast- they are super friendly and helpful. Just remember to check in with Affinity daily- get a system for that- it is the first th...
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    Fingers crossed

    tarab333 replied to Nurse8204's topic in Recovery

    Best of luck, you deserve it, let us know what happens!
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    Self reporting?

    tarab333 replied to SD152420's topic in Recovery

    Oh, and 1 more thing, don't get hung up on time...."haven't heard from the hospital and it has been almost 2 weeks"....don't do that to yourself, keep looking forward, things will happen when they are supposed to...one day at a time- FORWARD! :)