Wizard 1

Wizard 1

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  1. And just like that... it's over.

    Wizard 1 replied to TexasMel's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations on successful completion!!!!!! Hang in there KY. You got

  2. Upcoming chemical dependency eval

    Wizard 1 replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would be prepared to discuss your clean time, what kind of work you do to maintain that, how you handle difficulties, and especially what you have learned. Emphasize the positive and be candid. That...

  3. In the 44 days since end of contract for me, I have.....

    Wizard 1 replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Great to hear from you, Cats. I have been out for a few years. It took me some time to get used to being able to eat and drink anything I want, to not worry about checkins, not worry about how much...

  4. Do you miss it?

    Wizard 1 replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't miss my doc benzodiazepines. Not at

  5. Random, eh?

    Wizard 1 replied to KatmamaRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    They would say, "It's random" but what defines "random" ? This makes me think of machine land in the

  6. Today I get my life back

    Wizard 1 replied to Happynurse25's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Most excellent!

  7. FINALLY DONE!!!!

    Wizard 1 replied to willow14's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Most excellent! I'm very proud of you, and know how long of a haul it has been. I think the best piece of advice I can give, is LIVE. Be grateful, every day, for your

  8. Time has come! Cerified Letter from BON

    Wizard 1 replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'd definitely have an attorney, one that is familiar with administrative process and licensure issues, with me. When you retain them, give them a copy of the letter and see if they can answer your...

  9. Why is the general feel to this board that the Board of Nursing is 'out to get' us

    Wizard 1 replied to RecoveryNurse2015's topic in Nurses Recovery

    There are instances where the Boards do overstep and do not do effective oversight of the monitoring bodies. While I do understand that the Board has one single mission, of protecting the public,...

  10. Anyone else being GPS tracked?

    Wizard 1 replied to RN0904's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When I was with the program (it's been a few years since then) I attended online meetings and checked in via GPS. I then turned off location on my phone. If it isn't in the contract (read the mice...

  11. Bleach wipes

    Wizard 1 replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I never heard of bleach being addictive. That is just plain

  12. Free at last, free at last, thank God almighty.....

    Wizard 1 replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    AWESOME!!!!! You hung in there (and I know it was seriously tough), and you did it. I'm so happy for you! I do like Professor Cat. You would make a wonderful professor. For that matter, you are a...

  13. Diluted urine drug test!!

    Wizard 1 replied to MollySue's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I had one. I was instructed how to avoid it (be mindful of fluid intake and high protein snack prior to testing). I did that and had no further

  14. The Worst Interview of My Life! Ever!

    Wizard 1 replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

    If one is told ahead of time that it will be a group interview, fair enough. If they are not, I take that as intimidation tactics and very unprofessional. They say they want to see how you will act...

  15. 11 hours and 30 minutes til my final check in

    Wizard 1 replied to Hunter67's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Awesome!!!!!

  16. Reporting conviction to BON

    Wizard 1 replied to Rdsrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'd follow the Board requirements and report it as specified. I would follow the Board instructions. Your case worker might not know all the

  17. Reporting conviction to BON

    Wizard 1 replied to Rdsrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @Indiana RN If you've already been before the Board about the offense that resulted in your license discipline, you should still report it and reference the appearance and discipline that has already...

  18. Disclosure of Prior RN License Discipline

    Wizard 1 replied to Blessed#RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes. With prior convictions that are expunged (depending on who is asking, what state, how the question is worded, etc) sometimes it is possible to answer no. The key is to pay attention to how the...

  19. I'm free!! TPAN is over. Three years in the books

    Wizard 1 replied to KJE's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It is also iffy when caseworkers don't know how to read test results, in addition to these obvious issues with Etg. One can even have a specimen that pops positive for urine alcohol due to...

  20. I'm free!! TPAN is over. Three years in the books

    Wizard 1 replied to KJE's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Most excellent!

  21. Countdown roll call

    Wizard 1 replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hang in there. You got this. If you pop positive and have not consumed something you shouldn't have, stick to your guns and fight it. Remember too that this is

  22. Countdown roll call

    Wizard 1 replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hang in! You got

  23. Have I finally adjusted emotionally to being stigmatized?

    Wizard 1 replied to catmom1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I left nursing entirely and started my own business when the BON kept giving me static about my lack of clinical experience during my suspension (in spite of having completed CEU's and successfully...

  24. Criminal charges!

    Wizard 1 replied to RN0904's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good advice here thus far. I made the same mistake of thinking that honesty would help me. It didn't. Get an experienced criminal lawyer, and a lawyer dealing with the Board of Nursing in your state....

  25. Countdown roll call

    Wizard 1 replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You got this.