billyehaynes

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1. Any Advice, Much Appreciated

   billyehaynes replied to Lucky0220's topic in Recovery

   Hey JCJAN, Don't worry about it. I have a blemish or two of the felony type that were not dismissed, and I still obtainied my license. You may have to write letter explaining your situation and circumstances. Just be completely honest and you will...

2. AA Meetings for Nurses

   billyehaynes replied to mare4322's topic in Recovery

   Thanks for posting this. You are exactly where I am. I am dry 5 1/2 years but far from sober. I soooo need to work on my program. You're in a tough spot. Maybe for now you can find a meeting a little out of your area (but with gas prices that may be ...

3. New here, so lost, upset, and in need of support

   billyehaynes replied to chaotic's topic in Recovery

   Congratulations on the 2 weeks clean. Keep it up one day at a time. A few things. Anything that alters your mood feeds your addiction. With overweight people its food, with gamblers its the thrill of the bet. So just because you kicked meth does...

4. A Call for Help. Nuuuuurse!

   billyehaynes replied to thmpr's topic in Recovery

   Hope your friend is doing well. Remeber easy does it and try to be patient and tolerant. Dont rely on you own understanding. Pass that info along to you friend as well. I will also try to live as such. God bless you.

5. 25 years clean in June - and work doesnt know!

   billyehaynes replied to Fairlythere's topic in Recovery

   If asked, I tell. If I feel that my sharing my past will help someone, I tell. Just remember that if you put yourself in a position to turn down a drink 25 times then by the 26th time you might say yes. While in nursing school I outted myself and ...

6. Can my mother be a nurse w/ a 20yr old felony?

   billyehaynes replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

   I just graduated from a top notch nursing school and lets just say that I know for a fact that you can be a nurse with a felony conviction. Most of my fellow students had ... well... lets just say a HISTORY. Most places have a whole division dedica...

7. I think I could be an Alcoholic.......

   billyehaynes replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in Recovery

   Hey Kaycee, Just a few words. People who think they have a problem with alcohol or drugs usually do. People who arent alcoholics usually dont ask themselve that question. Also it sounds like you crossed a major thresh-hold... for the alcoholic, o...

8. Psych class

   billyehaynes replied to blayzin2's topic in General Nursing

   Do practice questions. This will get you into the mind state of the pschiatric nurse. It's just a different type of thinking that is more intuitive than anything else. So just keep doing practice questions. Good luck.

9. Crna

   billyehaynes posted a topic in SRNA

   Does any one know of any hospitals that have a nurse anesthetist program that will train you for free if you agree to work for them for a certain amount of time?

10. Is This A Wrong Feeling??? Help??

    billyehaynes replied to shonte19's topic in New Nurse

    I know how you feel. Loyalty is very important to me as well. But don't think twice about living your dream. The med surg unit will be just fine when you leave. The guilt you are feeling is just that... a feeling. Feelings aren't facts. The fac...

11. nclext cut off at 85

    billyehaynes replied to billyehaynes's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks.

12. Coworker as pt??

    billyehaynes replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    No brainer. Treat your co-worker like a patient and don't shy away from the fact that you share another relationship. We will be in this position often, with friends, family, fellow students and instructors could possibly be patients of ours at som...

13. nclext cut off at 85

    billyehaynes posted a topic in NCLEX

    my friggin test cut off at 85. what are the odds of passing at that point? I'm sick to my stomach right now. My school has 100% pass rate. I'm sure I will be the first idiot to fail. Anywho, what are the odds of passing if it cuts off at 85?