Gingernurse81

Gingernurse81 has 13 years experience and specializes in Psych, Addiction/Recovery.

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1. Need Support

   Gingernurse81 replied to Nurse-Meagan's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Ok- first things first- do NOT make any big decisions in times of strong emotions. Second- if it’s at all possible, learn and grow from this experience. Unfortunately, many MANY nurses are...

2. Call to action! Nurses in Monitoring Programs

   Gingernurse81 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   JadedCPN, there's no need to debate this person. Maybe someday they will have the unfortunate opportunity to have their mind changed. Strange to say I hope they don't have to be in that position....

3. Call to action! Nurses in Monitoring Programs

   Gingernurse81 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   I am not here to argue whether it is a choice or not. And I don't think anyone agrees that a nurse should be allowed to work impaired. I am simply stating that 'junkie' is not the most appropriate...

4. Call to action! Nurses in Monitoring Programs

   Gingernurse81 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   Junkie is a terrible term. And nurses are just as susceptible to self medicating than anyone

5. Er pusher

   Gingernurse81 replied to Erpusher1985's topic in Nurses Recovery

   You'll know. It's instinct. You'll know when to send them. If it's urgent enough you send them, then get the doctor's order. But trust