ThatLady

ThatLady specializes in general.

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1. To Anyone Who Will Listen

   ThatLady replied to MJAJKJ's topic in Recovery

   I am so sorry that you have gone through this. What a nightmare. Wishing you all the best.

2. Hprp first test

   ThatLady replied to Kaitlynn Taylor's topic in Recovery

   First- chin up. You are not the sum of your mistakes. It feels REALLY dark right now. I remember it. It WILL get better. I promise. In the meantime- keep doing the next right thing. I do not know where you are located and what your inital eval will...

3. Anyone ever go into rehab voluntarily? How do you navigate BON/Work?

   ThatLady replied to spiritualconfront's topic in Recovery

   #1- take care of YOU. I would strongly advise against telling ANYONE in rehab that you are a nurse. They can and often will report you. But- that is all secondary to you getting help and taking care of yourself. You can deal with any of that ...

4. Glad to be here with you guys!

   ThatLady replied to Universe93B's topic in Recovery

   This board has provided me great info and great hope during some dark times. Wishing you all the best and congrats on your first 17 months- the days are long sometimes but keep your head up!

5. Scared

   ThatLady replied to Sc8red's topic in Recovery

   Beachy is correct. A good attorney can make ALL the difference in how you get treated; the board does not care about you. First and foremost take care of YOU. Get the help you may need. Talk to NOBODY; no co workers; you cannot trust anybody but you...

6. Peth after 20 days

   ThatLady replied to Universe93B's topic in Recovery

   I would suspect that it would be negative BUT the only way that you can make sure is complete abstinence; I know it absolutely stinks. Especially if alcohol was not your problem- however- the worry that comes from having an occasional drink was not w...

7. Anyone else forced to get naked for supervised drug test?

   ThatLady replied to Mik Tea's topic in Recovery

   this was the standard procedure outlined for my observed screens; most collectors were kind and just watched me pee, not make me do the shimmy shake and touch your toes BS.

8. Quit RAMP, board action, now what?

   ThatLady replied to Hard knocks09's topic in Recovery

   I am so sorry you are going through this. I don't know anything about Texas or RAMP but I'd talk to a licensing attorney in your current state and see what they suggest. (((hugs)))

9. What states monitor these forums?

   ThatLady replied to Universe93B's topic in Recovery

   gotta assume they all are, unfortunately

10. Job search after revocation or surrender

    ThatLady replied to Mustacheyouaquest's topic in Recovery

    First of all, congrats on getting sober and staying that way in the last four months!; every addict on here has done things they are ashamed of- keep working your program and try not to let guilt and shame overwhelm you. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Keep...

11. Hold on to hope

    ThatLady replied to ThatLady's topic in Recovery

    universe- those first days can feel lonely and dark... you are not alone! (((HUGS)))

12. Hold on to hope

    ThatLady posted a topic in Recovery

    I recently finished a five year "contract"; I just want to give you all a bit of encouragement. You can rise above. You can do this. I understand the guilt, anger, shame, bitterness... just keep doing the next right thing. Lady

13. DWI Texas

    ThatLady replied to TexasRN1287's topic in Criminal

    Not in Texas but I always recommend getting an attorney- a nursing attorney! They can make all the difference in what happens. Best of luck and big hugs! Lady

14. Alcohol and big trouble:(

    ThatLady replied to Kmrn65's topic in Recovery

    amazing! keep up the good work! You got this!

15. Diverted Fentanyl, DEA involved- has anyone ever been through this?

    ThatLady replied to PDRN's topic in Recovery

    hey girl! I did not have federal charges but I did have state felony charges and ended up with probation - just listen to your lawyer. I know how scared you are. Just keep doing the next right thing and I suspect you will be OK. Sending lots of hugs...