catmom1 BSN, RN

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    TPAPN, a UDS on Christmas?

    catmom1 replied to Ash2213's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In the six plus years I was monitored, I was told to call in 365 days a year even though my testing location was not open on weekends or holidays. There was no alternate location given and although I...
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    Meeting attendance audited?

    catmom1 replied to Recovering_RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Let me once again caution anyone that the honesty of healthy recovery DOES NOT EQUAL spilling your guts to the powers that be. I did the signature thing three times a week for six years (it took me...
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    Finished peer 5yrs ago. Now under suspicion but innocent

    catmom1 replied to mirasmommy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If I could "like" the above post a hundred times I would! I think it is a crying shame that a nurse who has straightened her life out should be vulnerable to complete BS like this. I just hope the...
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    I want to get my RRT but have a tricky past...

    catmom1 replied to Doubtingone's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you reveal anything more than they can find out anyway, you will likely get crucified. Trust me, I KNOW. Do NOT confuse the honesty of recovery with what the powers that be can do to you and your...
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    Back after multi year hiatus and in monitoring

    catmom1 replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Please, please don't give them a copy of your 4th step!!! You can provide documentation of stepwork without that. I am from Nebraska and completed 5 plus years of monitoring several years ago. It...
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    Nurses are people too

    catmom1 replied to peachfuzz's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I attended a "caduceus" group for several years. There were very few nurses, mostly pharmacists and physicians. The very few nurses who were there were catty and cliquey. I never got help to get a...
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    Wondering if a psych stay would be considered a relapse?

    catmom1 replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think your attitude of disclosing an absolute minimum is the right one. I have seen too many crucified by the BON's in the interest of "protecting the public." Good luck in all that you are dealing...
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    Suboxone use and the Boards of Nursing

    catmom1 replied to imfree's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No, not only in Texas. Several states are as bad or worse. My state has no alternative to discipline program of any kind for ANYONE with any addiction, so one's career is destroyed regardless of how...
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    Do I answer "YES," I have used drugs on my state license application? (Pennsylvania)

    catmom1 replied to zephyr9's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Every state and circumstance is different when it comes to matters of addiction recovery and licensure. In my opinion, MissCerah was simply LUCKY she didn't get crucified for her honesty. I wouldn't...
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    Needs advice-revoked license

    catmom1 replied to 2boysmommas's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Every state is different and I have heard that Ohio is quite punitive (as my state of NE is). Here, we can apply for reinstatement 5 years after revocation. I don't know what the "too much time has...
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    Clean and Sober! California Nurse Wants to Reinstate.

    catmom1 replied to freerad1963's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The thread you are posting in is well over three years old. Search through all the archives of this forum. You will find many stories and ideas from nurses who have walked the walk. Good luck....
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    Nurses with ear piercings

    catmom1 replied to hshuang's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Okay, I am now officially old (I knew I was conservative, lol). I had to google the word "daith" and the above would have been my question had I been interviewing shenanigans_RN... I learn something...
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    Hospitals fail to protect nursing staff from becoming patients

    catmom1 posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The below is a link to the first in a series of stories by NPR on the dangers of nursing. We all know these things to be true and it is high time the powers that be are held accountable for caring...
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    bipolar recovering addict cant get job ! is it over

    catmom1 replied to PCORRAL's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have been standing on the sidelines on this thread and every time I read the posts of Eru Ilúvatar, I am left wondering what made this person (is it a male?) so persistent in offering to "rub the...
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    LPN for 15years with no complaints\ reporting on my license.

    catmom1 replied to sboston20's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't believe RED is a nurse. The title next to the name says CNA. Maybe that explains the "knowledge deficit" as we say in nursing diagnoses. I recall a recent post where RED instructed us all...
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    Foods and products to avoid

    catmom1 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was monitored for 6 plus years (the "normal" 5 year sentence extended because I couldn't find a nursing job). I frequently took 800 mg ibuprofen and used alcohol-based hand sanitizer and never had a...
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    LPN for 15years with no complaints\ reporting on my license.

    catmom1 replied to sboston20's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When my stuff hit the fan, I thought I would die of the shame. I persevered and you can too, if you wish. Catmom
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    LPN for 15years with no complaints\ reporting on my license.

    catmom1 replied to sboston20's topic in Nurses Recovery

    There will be consequences for this and it is up to you to decide if you want to suck it up and work through this or leave nursing for good. Catmom
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    Nurse felon needing a job

    catmom1 replied to kandikissesrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This may seem hopeless but I know of a nurse with multiple felonies (drug related) who was hired at a Catholic residential treatment center in my city. I recently heard she moved on to work as an...
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    Positive drug test letter from BON

    catmom1 replied to Sandsponge's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I wouldn't count on that if I were you. Nurses are not allowed to be human, or have pain or anxiety that requires a controlled substance, etc. (I am feeling bitter tonight I am afraid) Catmom
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    Would you tell the BON about brief relapse?

    catmom1 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    1sttime, you said it all!! I have said it before and I will say it again: I am 10 plus years clean and sober very much in spite of not because of my very punitive BON that crucified me when I asked...
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    New way to give shots

    catmom1 replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto for me on the above but it was fifteen years ago! LOL Catmom
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    So tired and hopeless

    catmom1 replied to moving4wrd's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Awww. I am SO sorry!!! You will find the right place. I know how devastated you must feel. I have been through similar trials and am still standing. Sorry I can't post more now, but know that I...
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    Hospitals fail to protect nursing staff from becoming patients

    catmom1 replied to catmom1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The piece I linked to does discuss how the so called "lift team" was never available when needed because they had been assigned other duties. This is an example of the unmanageable, low staffing that...
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    Loosing my mind!!

    catmom1 replied to Xoeie1013's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wahoo!! Congratulations! :hpygrp: Let us know how it goes. Catmom