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    Positive UDS

    Persephone Paige replied to Red<nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Also, notified by phone. A very nasty phone call! Why be nasty? To put an exclamation point on the positive? A positive isn't any more or less positive if you are nice vs-nasty. I digress... I guess I...
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    Positive UDS

    Persephone Paige replied to Red<nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm not the OP, but I can tell you it took them 10 (ten) days to notify me of a positive Etoh. TEN days! After nearly 7 months and clarity since the incident happened, also knowing I did not drink,...
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    "He just wanted to know..."

    Persephone Paige replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    All people today need is a name and they can find out a lot. I'm not an NP, but that alone makes me very nervous. If a patient doesn't get what they want, or if they feel you are not sympathetic...
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    ISO Brain Sheets

    Persephone Paige replied to Persephone Paige's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thanks,
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    ISO Brain Sheets

    Persephone Paige replied to Persephone Paige's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thank you, I will do that
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    Positive UDS

    Persephone Paige replied to Red<nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    And I understand and respect that as your right. Perhaps you are very different then I. I tended to think I has compartmentalized my problems, but the longer I went on they began to bleed into all...
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    Should I quit during orientation?

    Persephone Paige replied to littlemiss8's topic in Nursing Career

    I'll start out by saying I respect that NICU isn't for everyone. I will make a few suggestions until such time as you have secured another job, closer to home that is more to your liking. I come from...
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    Shoplifting , can I get into nursing school?

    Persephone Paige replied to nikiiii123's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    First, let me say that I'm not an attorney. Second, if you did not have to plead guilty or not-guilty before a judge, I'm thinking that you were arrested but never charged. Go to the arresting agency...
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    Positive UDS

    Persephone Paige replied to Red<nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This is not meant as an insult. It took someone being brutally honest with me to breakdown my walls of denial. Most responsible drinkers, or drinkers who do not have a problem, don't get DUIs. I know...
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    Shoplifting , can I get into nursing school?

    Persephone Paige replied to nikiiii123's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I would contact the arresting agency ( police or sheriffs office ) in the city or town where you were arrested. When you are an adult and you are arrested, you can go to them and request a copy of the...
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    Positive UDS

    Persephone Paige replied to Red<nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You're right, you shouldn't have been talked to that way. But, you were honest. And believe it or not, that goes a long way. Hopefully, you'll benefit from that honesty in this situation. If you don't...
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    Positive UDS

    Persephone Paige replied to Red<nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You may be contacted for an evaluation, I'm not sure how Indiana does things. But, if you haven't been told to refrain from practice that's something to be grateful for, at this point. Remember, it...
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    Positive UDS

    Persephone Paige replied to Red<nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What do you mean? You can still be a nurse. You just can't be an actively practicing nurse after you have had a positive for alcohol. You have to jump through the hoops, don't drink and you'll get...
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    Shoplifting , can I get into nursing school?

    Persephone Paige replied to nikiiii123's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I would look into whether or not this offense is sealed, due to your age. If everyone who was ever caught for shoplifting as a kid was penalized as an adult, half the population would unable to go to...
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    Herbal supplements

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

    I only do a vitamin, Magnesium and Melatonin. Anything else would scare me, I just don't know enough about how they breakdown. My luck, I'd test positive for crack or something. So, I avoid most...
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    Positive UDS

    Persephone Paige replied to Red<nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I doubt it's the "end" of you. You will probably be refrained from practice and it's better to own up to drinking (if you did drink), then to lie about it. You will probably have to start from scratch...
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    I broke my wrist - Can Nursing School Director force me to withdraw from school?

    Persephone Paige replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing Career

    When I was in school, unforeseen circumstances simply required a break from the semester, not the entire program. It can be a pain with regard to financial aid, but many did it and had no problems....
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    Vent/rant on Nature of public forums:

    Persephone Paige replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So true... Whether you drank the koolaid or not, nobody wants a positive UDS. I have found most of your advice confined to avoiding positive drug screens. Foods, herbals, etc... can cause a positive...
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    OIG exclusion list

    Persephone Paige replied to Rdsrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just wanted to mention what I know, which doesn't cover everything. Nurses who have voluntarily relinquished or had their licenses revoked ended up on the OIG list. I think the key to avoiding being...
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    Memphis RN wears violently racist t-shirt to polling place when voting on Tuesday

    Persephone Paige replied to klone's topic in Nursing News

    I can't bring myself to gloat about him getting fired, if he has children they will be down an income. But my gosh, why would anyone do such a thing? Especially in the field of health care? What...
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    Vent/rant on Nature of public forums:

    Persephone Paige replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good post! I
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    Uds 1 day before completion!

    Persephone Paige replied to OveritLPN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sounds par for the course... In their defense, you'd be surprised how many people win the Darwin award for completion of a contract by celebrating early and earning themselves an extension. That's job...
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    Completion time!

    Persephone Paige replied to OveritLPN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations!
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    UPDATE on "At a Crossroad"

    Persephone Paige replied to Jas10's topic in Nurses Recovery

    A license with conditions usually means they are requiring you to meet some terms of an agreement. It will be okay though. It's not a day at the beach, but you make friends and have support. Happy you...
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    Vet prescribed CBD oil for my cat

    Persephone Paige replied to bitter_betsy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would wear gloves. I have no idea how weed works, I just happen to believe that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Our facilitator brought up CBD oil recently as something NOT to take....