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I'm actually on the dicsiplinary side with the BON ... before being accepted to the alternative program, I had a positive (false positive!) urine in treatment. I had a bad cold - and asked my drug counselor if i could take psudafed ... she said yes. Tested + for amphetamines ... Honestly, I NEVER used amphetamines - I used things to make me sleep. I've come to a point in my recovery - where it's ok. Maybe I need that long term reminder. No one would have been looking for amphetamines had I not used drugs in the first place ... just accepting and rolling with it all ... not picking up. I have 7 1/2 montsh clean and sober - and life is good. There's a LOT of hoops to jusm through with the BON ... but they are doing their job --- and it's not to be my firend or make this easy on us ... it's to protect the public! We need to remember that we've placed our selves under the microscope - it's one of the consequences we need to accept - and welcome. If you're looking for a job - the red cross is wonderful about hiring us naughty nurses!! I'm just doing blood drives - keeping some of my phlebo skills current - after all I got a little TOO good with a needle. But they also have nursing positions that meet the boards requirements for holding a nursing position while being restricted from passing narcs.

Talbott hall has a support group for nurses in recovery - free - small group - anonymous.

Thanks, Jerseyboy! That makes so much sence! I appreciate your feedback.

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PROFILE OF A CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT NURSE: 1. Usually occurs in adult life. 2. Initial use does not take place for "kicks" 3. Likely to have history of chemically dependent family. 4. Chemical usage is solitary, not social. 5. Continues to feel responsible about work and tries to meet work and family responsibilities. 6. Street crime is not generallu a means to obtain drugs. 7. History is usually negative for childhood or adolescent delinquincy problems. 8. Has conventional life attitude : traditional background. 9. Is demanding of self: has a tendency towards denying or ignoring tension, depression, boredom, and unhappiness. 10. Expresses more guilt / shame about drug use than general population. 11. For those who have been disciplined for diversion, Demerol is the drug of choice. 12. Male nurses, ER and critical care nurses are high risk categories. 13. Alcohol is drug of choice for a large number of addicted professionals. 14. Usually graduate in the upper 25% of their class. 15. Have advanced degrees, anbitions and are achievent oriented. 16. Have demanding and responsible jobs. 17. Are Very highly respected for their excellent work.

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