santi_05

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1. Ramp nurse recovery program nj

   santi_05 replied to Anthony Chipoletti's topic in Nurses Recovery

   A lawyer can help but you gotta talk to one about what they've done for past clients and what is reasonable expectation in your case. A nurse in my group had a drug possession charge, but didn't get a...

2. When to disclose to potential employer?

   santi_05 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

   Interviewing for jobs now. I have a narcotic restriction. I'm applying for jobs that do not require giving controlled substances. My question is when do I disclose? Should I put it in a cover letter?...

3. You can get out of monitoring early

   santi_05 replied to Joshua Compton's topic in Nurses Recovery

   The way I think about monitoring is that I am proving myself to the board of nursing. It is in no way about helping or supporting me through anything. It gets confusing sometimes because the case...

4. Advice for dealing with addicts?

   santi_05 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

   Patient know that you're judging them. One of the most cringe things I've witnessed is other nurses talking to their patients (who have addictions/drug seeking) but it's so obvious from their...

5. Travel nurses housing question.

   santi_05 replied to mjhillberry's topic in General Nursing

   I've only done it once. I booked it for the entire contract. I used that one website that everyone uses, and some people list minimum number of days. The place I rented had a minimum stay of 90 days,...

6. Volunteer Nurse Opportunities

   santi_05 replied to lab211's topic in General Nursing

   I've done volunteer work through Public Health dept. In my state they have medical reserve corps, which help during disasters but also things like flu shot drive. I would look to see if your state has...

7. Humiliated and scared

   santi_05 replied to Overthamoon's topic in General Nursing

   Girl I hope your insurance is good! I am sorry you had to go through that. I know I'd feel just as embarrassed. I don't know, I'm used to people falling asleep on nights so it seems like a crazy reach...

8. Are you guys going to AA/NA meetings or not, how to track?

   santi_05 replied to Universe93B's topic in Nurses Recovery

   That's wild. Did you get diagnosed with SUD by the same addiction specialist? Have you ever asked your case manager if you can stop going to the addiction specialist at least? It doesn't make sense if...

9. Are you guys going to AA/NA meetings or not, how to track?

   santi_05 replied to Universe93B's topic in Nurses Recovery

   What do you do with the addiction specialist then? That is so corrupt OMG so these ppl have a guaranteed income and every incentive to keep you in tx for as long as they get paid. Damn so sorry you...

10. Are you guys going to AA/NA meetings or not, how to track?

    santi_05 replied to Universe93B's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You can't see someone in network? I wonder how they chose therapists. It seems fishy that they make you go to their therapists. Can you be discharged from

11. Are you guys going to AA/NA meetings or not, how to track?

    santi_05 replied to Universe93B's topic in Nurses Recovery

    3 times a week. I don't even go I just log them on the app. My program lets you go remotely but doesn't require signatures. That's crazy they have to go in person I thought because of Covid everything...

12. Losing my ambition

    santi_05 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am a fairly ambitious person, who has largely defined themselves by their career/accomplishments. Sometimes I wonder if I should have had a kid/spouse, especially when I hear other nurses talk about...

13. Part time jobs while in monitoring

    santi_05 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Has anyone gotten a part time job while in monitoring? I can't do overtime and make less hourly so my income is significantly (~35%) reduced. I was thinking of getting a part time job in...

14. Recovery- PEth test

    santi_05 replied to Jpweston's topic in Nurses Recovery

    After 2 years, you are allowed to use

15. Recovery- PEth test

    santi_05 replied to Jpweston's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My guess is that if we knew, it would be more extensive testing. And in my program, I think the more drugs/metabolites they screen for, the more expensive the test. Not knowing what the tests means...