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  1. Anyone else obsessively check test results?

    mimifromtx posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    So even though I know I haven't done anything, When I am selected to test I obsessively check for my test results! I know that this is something I should just "let be", however I can't help but check...

  2. So much anger

    mimifromtx replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Cat, Yeah!!!! LOL, It must be Awesome to be "SOOOO FREAKIN SUPERIOR"!!! There is another thread that I'm finally done with because a participant was just really hateful and was so judgemental! He...

  3. The Business of Recovery

    mimifromtx posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    The John Oliver Show last night addressed the Rehab industry nationwide. This included the fact that there is almost no federal oversight, many states require no license or certification to provide...

  4. Failed breathalyzer

    mimifromtx replied to remorse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well, technically you may be correct with respect to the BON requirements...however that doesn't necessarily hold water for the individual state monitoring programs. Monitoring programs are almost as...

  5. Failed breathalyzer

    mimifromtx replied to remorse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    YESS Persephone!! I really think that those of us in recovery really need to guide those seeking assistance. Weather it be from opiates, booze, or curry!!! LOL! And alcohol is legal, and there are so...

  6. Failed breathalyzer

    mimifromtx replied to remorse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Again, this forum is for those who have found themselves in the unfortunate position of substance abuse. I feel like the OP was reaching out to those of us who have found ourselves in this bad...

  7. Failed breathalyzer

    mimifromtx replied to remorse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This forum is for nurses in recovery, and those who are seeking assistance due to recovery or other substance abuse issues. While I'm sure you feel like you were providing an "honest" reply, the...

  8. Trouble at the lab today, what to do?

    mimifromtx replied to Ash2213's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I recently had a problem at the lab I typically use. The containers were all damaged, and I kept refusing the containers until they found one that (I hoped) was pretty much intact. I sweated and...

  9. The Business of Recovery

    mimifromtx replied to mimifromtx's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would like to clarify that despite what my own experiences have been with the "Recovery Machine", I am not meaning to totally bash what SHOULD be a great way to get sober. I know that there are some...

  10. Interviewing Advice

    mimifromtx replied to LPNSWEETHEART's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So, I'm not sure what caused you to be in monitoring, which can kind of make or break your interview. However this is what I personally found to be helpful during the interview process, and in no way...

  11. HMMMM.....What the Heck!

    mimifromtx posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    So I'm really not sure what the Heck is going on. I got pulled for an Option 1 drug test today, and every single container was corrupted. The containers were Opened, had freakin plastic wrap over...

  12. Double digits! 99 days.

    mimifromtx replied to Recovering_RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am sooo happy for anyone who is able to find calm and be able to adjust what would be considered "family time"!!!! It's so hard to explain this stuff! I actually got off the phone with my oldest...

  13. HMMMM.....What the Heck!

    mimifromtx replied to mimifromtx's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So...My test came back negative... Thank you Jesus!!! However, this has really made me feel like I need to be super vigilant regarding specimen collection. I never really thought that much about it,...

  14. My Guide to TPAPN

    mimifromtx replied to Uncle-JoJo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Uncle JoJo, Congratulations on being done! I think you have a pretty handy guide here, with a few minor exceptions... 1) There are A LOT of folks in monitoring because they decided to be honest...

  15. Have I proceeded correctly?

    mimifromtx replied to Persephone Paige's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know we have all been extremely interested in this thread, and have been checking it almost as obsessively as if were us who was in this terrible situation! Because like it or not, it COULD be any...

  16. Discouraged TPAPN Nurse

    mimifromtx replied to TexasNurse2014's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I lived in a pretty small town, so it was difficult finding a job. I submitted what seemed like hundreds of applications! But I was pretty fortunate in that I got a job at Davita pretty quickly,...

  17. Need ideas for safe Insect repellent

    mimifromtx replied to Kel65's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Again, we are in the infinity loop of products that may(or may not) be OK. So even though Avon Skin So Soft is not on the Talbot Guide (and I used this product religiously while growing up), I...

  18. Need ideas for safe Insect repellent

    mimifromtx replied to Kel65's topic in Nurses Recovery

    LOL!!! I'd rather do a cigar now than have a glass of wine!!! But it's still so stupid we have to worry about things like laundry detergent and bug spray! Hmmmm..... I can't drink so I think I'll huff...

  19. Sick.. need medicine!

    mimifromtx replied to Nursealc123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yeah Cats, This is really stupid! And for Eff's sake...DO NOT take any medications until the RX is approved! I'm sure albuterol would pop positive for something! AND (the best of the best...

  20. Sick.. need medicine!

    mimifromtx replied to Nursealc123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    TheraFlu was the HUGE NO NO from my state's monitoring!!! Evidently it's got a lot of alcohol AND benadryl in it!!! Even though it wasn't on the Talbot guide, it's almost like taking Nyquil! Like I...

  21. Sick.. need medicine!

    mimifromtx replied to Nursealc123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So, I got really super sick a couple of months ago (and still don't feel well). I took my copy of Talbot recovery guide (that most monitoring programs use) to my appointment... And one of the OTC's...

  22. Have I proceeded correctly?

    mimifromtx replied to Persephone Paige's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm sooooo happy for you! I've been lurking and been waiting to hear back about your results! I've also been praying that everything will work out for you! It looks like you may be one step closer to...

  23. APRN & DEA Renewal

    mimifromtx posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Question for any APRN's in monitoring...It's time to renew my DEA certificate. There is a question on the application about if your certificate has been revoked, denied, suspended placed on...

  24. Anyone Know About Getting a Law Degree?

    mimifromtx posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    So I have seen so much about nurses getting done really crappy by the monitoring agencies and BON's. Has anyone considered getting a Law degree? If so what is your opinion? What do lawyers who may...

  25. Soy Sauce??

    mimifromtx replied to Indiana RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    OK Uncle JoJo... I know that there are folks trying to "game" the system. But you are really NOT helping the situation for those who are really worried about false positives!!! There have been...