1jewel ADN

1jewel has 29 years experience as a ADN and specializes in ICU.

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1. Twelve Hour Nights or M-F

   1jewel replied to Lynn1230's topic in General Nursing

   OK so I am in running for a M-F 8-430 position, the type you actually get out at that time. No nights weekends or holidays (13 of them). Currently work 12hr nights with an 8 hr in there along the way and mandating usually 1/month. Love the job a...

2. Uh oh, relapse

   1jewel replied to JavvaLady's topic in Recovery

   Recovery is a life long journey. You have to do what you feel is right in your heart. Honesty is part of maintaining sobriety. God bless you and I’m glad you are getting the help you need.

3. Drop your monthly testing average here please.

   1jewel replied to RueTrue's topic in Recovery

   Lately, I have been tested weekly. I am not sure why the increase in frequency. I have 6 months remaining on my 5 year contract, however recovery for me is lifelong. I am OK with that, I’m just over all the testing.

4. Needing surgery in Recovery

   1jewel replied to gandorx's topic in Recovery

   I am in recovery as well, and had a total knee replacement in October. I talked with many knowledgeable people before my surgery. For example, my nurse support facilitator, my sponsor, coworkers ( who are in recovery as well) my family, my surgeon e...

5. RNs Told They are Equal to MAs

   1jewel replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I work in an Urgent Care Clinic. We have one MA and two RN's. We all have the same job. To take care of the patients. We all roatate from front to back. We work as a team. *This is my first RN position outside of ICU in 23 years!

6. All I do is cry

   1jewel replied to Bsn10's topic in Recovery

   Hi. It's ok to cry. I cried too. It's a process, however, there is a solution and you don't have to live like you have been any more. Try to be patient, and you will get through it. The self reporting is first and the evaluation is second. You will h...

7. Help what is regulation of drug screen???

   1jewel replied to jfox01's topic in Recovery

   What's the policy number? I find it hard to believe that an RN who tests positive for THC, legal or not wouldn't be terminated and/or reported! Been there, done that.

8. BON investigation process... CONFUSED

   1jewel replied to Nurse08grad's topic in Recovery

   Call an attorney

9. Is this reasonable or just over the top?

   1jewel replied to Lakeshore18's topic in General Nursing

   This scene has been going on for several years! You will get used to it. I really didn't like it when it first rolled out, but unfortunately or fortunately it's all about patient satisfaction!

10. Should drug diverters be prosecuted?

    1jewel replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    You obviously know nothing about the disease of addiction!

11. Inpatient treatment!

    1jewel posted a topic in Recovery

    Anyone have recommendations for an inpatient or PHP treatment provider with expertise in treating healthcare professionals?? I've been given options, and have read reviews, but would like to hear it straight up!

12. Certified addict nurse able to report nurse patient?

    1jewel replied to Daisy321's topic in Recovery

    That's why we have Hippa, isn't it???i I wouldn't think she would be able to report this. Wouldn't that be a hippa violation???

13. what to do now

    1jewel replied to FreakedRN's topic in Recovery

    Hi. Why did you surrender your licenses? I have been unemployed for 3 months, while I wait for IPN stipulations. I already know I am being recommended for inpatient treatment. In the meantime, I'm staying clean, going to NA and working the steps. I...

14. AA sheet audited?

    1jewel replied to RickG85's topic in Recovery

    My first monitoring program was a joke! I was in complete denial and I loathed going to NA/AA meetings! Well, much has changed, I hit rock bottom in March, and admitted myself to inpatient therapy because I was scared and realized I needed help. I ...

15. Inpatient treatment

    1jewel posted a topic in Recovery

    This will be my 2nd monitoring program. Has anyone been recommended to inpatient treatment as part of their IPN eval? I recently received inpatient treatment, but relapsed. I just think this is a bit much??