Kmrn65 RN

Kmrn65 has 36 years experience as a RN.

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1. Duke vs UNC vs UNC Rex

   Kmrn65 replied to rubyagnes's topic in North Carolina

   I also worked at both Duke and UNC-CH. UNC is a much better culture, and the pay I was offered was substantially more than what I made at Duke!

2. Looking for anyone who’s completed the NCBON alternative program!

   Kmrn65 replied to NCsallyrn's topic in Recovery

   Prayer, I am so sorry you have to do that but I hope your test comes back soon!! Scarlett, if you get chosen for the like 2 urine tests/month the bill is usually around $87, but if you get blood tests it gets expensive. I have had one dilut...

3. What else would I do?

   Kmrn65 replied to PDRN's topic in Recovery

   I feel your pain PD! I am going to be 57 next month, and I have said repeatedly that " this is what I am doing TODAY". I am not sure about tomorrow yet, and I am going to look for non nursing options for employment myself. For me it isn't a...

4. TNPAP lie detector test?

   Kmrn65 replied to thearsonist97's topic in Recovery

   Seriously? A lie detector test?? Wow... I mean....wow... no words.

5. Surrendering a single state license- ramifications to keeping other licenses?

   Kmrn65 replied to PDRN's topic in Recovery

   I don't know about Michigan, I am I. NC but I am sorry that you are experiencing this. In NC the board stipulates that you can't work more than one job at a time, or any OT, etc. For the first year in the program nor as a traveler. I would ...

6. Blood Tests Vault Health ( FSS )

   Kmrn65 posted a topic in Recovery

   I was wondering how often nurses in NC ADP have been sent to submit blood? I have been in the program less than a year and have been sent twice.

7. value out of range

   Kmrn65 replied to wvnurse2020's topic in Recovery

   Hi, I have had one result that simply said " abnormal" , and it was the creatinine. I didn't know or understand what that meant or why it mattered, so I googled it. I guess fake urine has a different creatinine? Anyway, would have to be a Houdin...

8. Direct Observation UDS

   Kmrn65 replied to Emergent's topic in Recovery

   In NC ALL urine tests are observed.

9. Additional “Testing Fee” on drug test

   Kmrn65 replied to PrayerMighty's topic in Recovery

   My bill last month was $428 , no warning:(

10. Additional “Testing Fee” on drug test

    Kmrn65 replied to PrayerMighty's topic in Recovery

    I can't make heads or tails of the fees and charges:( I am in NC and they use FS Solutions; now Vault Health, for testing, and there is no system for sending you an invoice or bill. You just get a surprise on the 13th of each month when they tak...

11. Looking for anyone who’s completed the NCBON alternative program!

    Kmrn65 replied to NCsallyrn's topic in Recovery

    I am in the NCBON alternative program too... in the process of reinstatement and ready to scream...:( I truly am thinking that I might rather work at Chic Filet than put myself through this! Congratulations on finishing!!

12. How does random testing work if you are working?

    Kmrn65 replied to PLG1988's topic in Recovery

    I; conveniently , and thankfully... live very close to the hospital and the testing site, so I usually leave on my lunch break and it is just understood by my supervisor that it is something I have to do..:(

13. Leaving nursing

    Kmrn65 replied to Peachykay's topic in Recovery

    I feel your pain:( I too am wondering the same thing. I am sober, and will stay that way but this monitoring program is expensive, and tough on me emotionally and psychologically. I am taking it one day at a time, but I have been in nu...

14. Online AA for healthcare workers

    Kmrn65 replied to Kmrn65's topic in Recovery

    I really like the women in Healthcare meeting. It's Wednesday night at 10 east coast, 7 west.

15. Missed check ins

    Kmrn65 replied to Kmrn65's topic in Recovery

    I didn't get in trouble, but I got slammed with 2 urine tests and a blood test since I missed the check ins:(