debnky

debnky has 27 years experience and specializes in Psych, hospice,homecare, admin., Neuro,.

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1. Nurses, are you glad that Obamas Healthcare Bill Passed?

   debnky replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   Absolutely not!!!!!!!!!!! Yes reform is needed however not the way it is laid out and forced through. Very Unpresidented.

2. Do not know what to do about employer

   debnky replied to serenity1111's topic in Recovery

   If you do not want to don't report it, however, when I was working adm. Psych I hired a nurse who told of her recovery up front. She did not have to, she had no criminal record, never was inpt for ETOH, and her license was unrestricted. I did not tel...

3. Violation of the Traditions?

   debnky replied to MizChelleRN's topic in Recovery

   Who ever told you that is breaking 2 traditions is not informed. There is absolutely nothing wrong with announcing it. Having said that you must be careful how you go about it. I don't believe you would want it in a where and when. Word of mouth is b...

4. Just signed Contract with KARE, Tested 3x this last week!

   debnky posted a topic in Recovery

   I signed the contract with KY Kare and was SELECTED to give three urines in one week! I am very concerned about the frequency and cost of these urines. I can not afford this program at this rate. I'm not sure what to do, I have been so discouraged t...

5. Narcotic Use and Diversion in Nursing

   debnky replied to CASTLEGATES's topic in Recovery

   Congratulations Jack, wonderful new!

6. Narcotic Use and Diversion in Nursing

   debnky replied to CASTLEGATES's topic in Recovery

   Jack your articles are so informative and insightful. You are able to present the facts with a great twist of humor. I just wanted to say thanks, hope you continue to feel better.

7. New in recovery and just fired from my new job......

   debnky replied to Rascal1's topic in Recovery

   Very impressive stuff Jack. Thanks you for not being too anonymous. I am leaving Wed. for inpt. This is a requirement for the BON. I have gotten a better attitude about going in patient and it will only be for @30days.Maybe I might be able to say or ...

8. New in recovery and just fired from my new job......

   debnky replied to Rascal1's topic in Recovery

   I am curious as to the stats for RN's who become addicted?

9. IPN affecting other professional licenses.

   debnky replied to GymNurse's topic in Recovery

   I admire your courage:Life is good. I too lost my Mother when I was your age and unfortunately that is when my addiction took off. I relapsed after 12yrs of sobriety. I had one brief relapse during that period of 12yrs. Loosing your Mother has to be ...

10. Update

    debnky posted a topic in Recovery

    Here is an update on my meeting with the CARE unit from the BON: the therapist who did my evalutation has agreed that a 30day in pt would be sufficient however I must follow the inpt recovery programs recommendations when D/ced and they must keep the...

11. I am going to self-report to Georgia BON

    debnky replied to Junebug59's topic in Recovery

    Thank you so much, I can breathe a little bit. Will find out more tom.

12. I am going to self-report to Georgia BON

    debnky replied to Junebug59's topic in Recovery

    This exactly who I spoke with. They are employed by the BON, she stated they are consider staff of the BON. So it is not a separate entity as some states have. Paula is the one who did the interview and is talking with therapist who did my initial ev...

13. I am going to self-report to Georgia BON

    debnky replied to Junebug59's topic in Recovery

    OK now I am really upset. What do you mean the worst is yet to come? What more can they do to me. I think I mentioned that I have exhausted all my financial resources with my criminal defense attorney and fines. I now am looking at 30 days (minimum) ...

14. I am going to self-report to Georgia BON

    debnky replied to Junebug59's topic in Recovery

    Thank you Glenn. My recovery is number one. I will adhere to their harsh punishments, I think, I haven't signed yet. However I still stand by my strong feelings that one should seek help for their disease on their own, do not report the the board of ...

15. I am going to self-report to Georgia BON

    debnky replied to Junebug59's topic in Recovery

    Well,I did self report and most of what you read on this board is true. The BON is not your friend!!!!! I did not divert meds, get fired or ever even reprimanded by an employer. I met with the KY BON staff today, they were very cold, curt and extr...