Lisacar130

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  1. Herbal supplements

    Lisacar130 replied to IN nurse for now's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am in monitoring and have taken valerian a lot actually. My psychiatrist said it was fine. If you take the liquid, make there it says it is totally alcohol free. If you take the capsules then...

  2. Board hearing

    Lisacar130 replied to Rdsrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was told the longer the sobriety you have before the hearing the better... so it's kind of good to have to

  3. OIG exclusion list

    Lisacar130 replied to Rdsrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Here is a link to the search engine to find out. But yeah pretty rare to end up on the list. And it is possible to get off of the list. Search the Exclusions Database | Office of Inspector

  4. Night Shift & Eating

    Lisacar130 replied to iheartnursing91's topic in General Nursing

    I can tell that you need to eat a few cheeseburgers. Going to the gym on your off nights and only eating once a day? Even if it is a "big meal"... You don't want to pass out at your wedding. That...

  5. Fired for bad leadership - board of nursing investigating

    Lisacar130 replied to jjoechezzz's topic in General Nursing

    I know in my state of IL the nurse practice act requires the NURSE to report themself I'd fired... but no one does this. However, if something comes up later in the form of a complaint to the BON they...

  6. Very scared, reported to board of nursing, trying to land new employment

    Lisacar130 replied to ILRN23's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there. I am also from IL. I will say that all the hospitals in our area pretty much only will say dates of employment and title held. They WILL, however, say if you are rehireable or not but ONLY...

  7. Fired for bad leadership - board of nursing investigating

    Lisacar130 replied to jjoechezzz's topic in General Nursing

    I know you say you can't afford a lawyer but at least find a few and talk to them. They might have a payment plan. They might give you some clues as how to proceed even if you don't hire them. It...

  8. Cost of IOP

    Lisacar130 replied to lifewithoutrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think I had something like 2 weeks of partial hospitalization (a day program like 9a-3p) and then 6-8 weeks of IOP. I paid the maximum for my out of pocket which was like $5K. I don't know why some...

  9. UPDATE on "At a Crossroad"

    Lisacar130 replied to Jas10's topic in Nurses Recovery

    All of the states do things differently, but does you being in the monitoring program mean that nothing public will show up on your license? Depending on the state, most of us actually want to be in...

  10. So over it!!

    Lisacar130 replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it depends on your state. Here is a link that shows all the states where "nurse" is a protected term. It's from 2013 by the way. Title "Nurse"

  11. Back on med/surg after 15 years

    Lisacar130 replied to unknownjulie's topic in General Nursing

    Look I used to work on a medical floor for years and I kind of know what will happen. You will struggle with the technology stuff... the computers and the pumps. The newer younger nurses will not and...

  12. Can't get work

    Lisacar130 replied to Tabakb19's topic in General Nursing

    There are actually services you can hire to do a reference check for you, if you don't feel like doing it yourself. I know hospitals in my area only say dates of employment and title held. If asked...

  13. Unhappy at my new job

    Lisacar130 replied to nursing28900's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe switching hospitals would be unnecessary? Often there can be a different culture on a different unit, or even a different shift. Pay attention if you have to float to a different unit someday....

  14. Quitting after 2nd week on the job?!

    Lisacar130 replied to Onco's topic in General Nursing

    I have known many people who simply quit their jobs and they are doing fine. It is more professional of course to consult with HR and ask about giving a notice but usually when you do this while on...

  15. License Renewal

    Lisacar130 replied to DistressedRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know someone who said "yes" and ended up with a mark on their license in the renewal state, even though her original state had her in an alternative to discipline program. She had no mark on her...

  16. Advice please

    Lisacar130 replied to ert01479's topic in General Nursing

    So basically you've been spoiled and almost disabled by the awesomeness of the other hospital. I have seen this type of thing before. Not your fault, but it's hard to go backwards isn't it. Sometimes...

  17. Lost License in 1 state what happens in another?????

    Lisacar130 replied to RNMoogie7800's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Here's a link to a lawyer in alabama (I think that's where you are) who gives a free consult. Mobile Site Preview I am not recommending this lawyer as I have no experience with your state but this is...

  18. Lost License in 1 state what happens in another?????

    Lisacar130 replied to RNMoogie7800's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I always suggest a lawyer... they do work with people who admit to being guilty. They can help to make sure you are doing everything right. However all of these states work differently. In my state we...

  19. Support myself PRN?

    Lisacar130 replied to mary.lentz17's topic in General Nursing

    Home heath might give you the hours you need. In the past I worked PRN and almost always had full time hours, but like someone said there are too many variables to say if it will work out for you. I...

  20. Lost License in 1 state what happens in another?????

    Lisacar130 replied to RNMoogie7800's topic in Nurses Recovery

    They will find out and you'll have big problems. All of the states handle things slightly differently so best to get a lawyer specializing in RN licenses. I have known people who did this and ended...

  21. What's the deal with asking about what individual tests are for.

    Lisacar130 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't know... I think some of us have generalized anxiety disorders/panic attack issues that may have lead to the addiction or use in the first place. So the anxiety lives on in recovery and these...

  22. Why do most psych jobs seem to be 8's rather than 12's

    Lisacar130 replied to Pug RN's topic in Psychiatric

    I guess this is an old thread but I think I know why. Younger nurses tend to prefer 12 hour shifts and medical floors have a higher turn over rate... thus they have more new grads and younger nurses....

  23. Privacy: Disclosing Meds on Drug Screen

    Lisacar130 replied to belleoftheblvd's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yup... the risk of not disclosing or asking to not provide the info is way riskier. It really isn't a big deal to be on a benzo if you have a valid prescription. If you don't disclose and test...

  24. Terrified... need advice

    Lisacar130 replied to kellynn74's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Did you get fired? Or quit? Either way... the BON considers any "true" positive test as a big deal. It almost doesn't really matter if you were diverting or not. They will consider you as an addict...

  25. Crisis of confidence

    Lisacar130 replied to Lostsoul123's topic in General Nursing

    Like the above poster said... you can probably get a psychiatrist to sign off on FMLA for your anxiety issues... I have known people to do just that. Some were nurses and some weren't. It couldn't...