catmom1 BSN, RN

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    EtG testing - seems impossible?

    catmom1 replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Put me down for a ditto to what TXRN2 said. I have known Jack for years (lol) and am always delighted when he graces this forum with his posts. :yelclap: Catmom
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    NJ RAMP Program Hippa violation??

    catmom1 replied to hello12367's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It is the same way in my state. Nurses with addiction or other struggles are publicly pilloried for all to see. Even if you have a lawyer, nothing can be done about the public smearing that is done...
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    EtG testing - seems impossible?

    catmom1 replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I do not have an anxiety disorder and I think it is absolutely NORMAL to be terrified when starting a monitoring contract. I was a basket case when my first UDS was questioned because it was ever so...
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    LTC Admission Paperwork

    catmom1 replied to tiffc8433's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This might not be what the student needs, but as a MDS Coordinator, I did a TON of admissions with all the nursing paperwork included. One thing I almost always had to fight for was the specific...
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    Dealing with drug seekers without alienating them

    catmom1 replied to Secel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been wanting to say this same thing throughout this thread as I have followed it. Glycerine82 said it better than I could have. :) So many providers are so worried that they might be...
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    Open Fracture During CPR

    catmom1 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    Wow this has been an interesting thread to me. Side question: I have always (mentally) translated the OP's name as "song in my heart," is that right? Or is it "music in my ?" Thanks. Catmom
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    Graduated 2years ago but never worked as a RN.

    catmom1 replied to Tesfanurse's topic in Retired Nurses

    Nursing may have compassion for patients who are sick but I have rarely seen compassion shown by anyone in power in nursing toward nurses themselves. Unfortunately, the job market is still very poor...
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    So exhausted and haven't even started

    catmom1 replied to OhioRN1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for replying to Twoyearnurse. Please don't be a stranger. I am sure there are dozens of other folks in very similar circumstances to yours who never post & just lurk here at allnurses....
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    Any tips for an interview withe Da Vita

    catmom1 replied to willow14's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good luck to you tomorrow on your interview and please let us know how it goes! Catmom
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    So tired and hopeless

    catmom1 replied to moving4wrd's topic in Nurses Recovery

    NO, you are not alone! I took a job at a h*llhole nursing home when I was on probation because I had no other options at the time. I ended up fired from there for no good reason and lost 3 months of...
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    still waiting on that chance

    catmom1 replied to moving4wrd's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I "liked" your post, not because I think it is just peachy that you are suffering but because I really appreciate your honesty and can really relate to your frustration. I have been looking for work...
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    EVANGELISM IN WARD

    catmom1 replied to Oyinz24's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    My first reaction to this question was that the way the OP is acting, I can see why there might be violence. Catmom
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    EVANGELISM IN WARD

    catmom1 replied to Oyinz24's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I just clicked on this thread because the subject was ALL IN CAPS and I was wondering who decided to shout the thread title here. My next reaction was to be repelled by the arrogance of the OP...
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    Book recomendations

    catmom1 replied to SilleLu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This was an INCREDIBLE book. Ms Knapp was one of my favorite authors. Sadly, although she remained sober, she was a heavy smoker and died of lung cancer in her early 40's. Her writing is some of the...
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    Making the best of AA?

    catmom1 replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    To the OP, I completed six years of going to 12 step meetings 3 times per week. I still go to a couple of them purely for the social/personal interaction and the chance to share with other people who...
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    Bathroom? What's a bathroom ... ???

    catmom1 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    You and I are in full agreement on this one, as my previous post indicated. Well said. Catmom
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    Bathroom? What's a bathroom ... ???

    catmom1 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get why nurses seem to take a strange kind of pride in sacrificing oneself for "others." Even the person who said he/she always takes self care, says it's so they can take care of others...
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    Contract completion question

    catmom1 replied to 10yearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sorry I don't have advice on where to check, but let me be the first to say: :anpom: :hpygrp: :anpom: Yay for you!!! Please let us know how it's going. Catmom
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    Ohio RNs Please Help!

    catmom1 replied to CCHRN412's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow, I finally found a state that is worse than mine, Nebraska. I understand that one can apply for reinstatement two years after revocation here. Of course, that doesn't guarantee the BON will...
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    Alcohol in beauty proucts??

    catmom1 replied to lonestarRN1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I went through 6 years of monitoring with the ETG test included with 90% of my screens. The only special things that I avoided (other than drinking and using, lol) were foods that had alcohol that I...
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    will i get reported to bon?

    catmom1 replied to newstart24's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I completely agree with what the above poster has said. Get a lawyer experienced in dealing with nurse licensure issues. Always, always remember that the board is NOT your friend and is there to...
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    New Grad with IPN contract

    catmom1 replied to curr987's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Folks, it is a hard, cruel world out there in employment-land. I was fired from a medical records job that did not require a license because of my history of discipline on a now-clear license! I...
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    New Grad with IPN contract

    catmom1 replied to curr987's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Do NOT say anything to HR if you can avoid it without lying. You will be shot down before you even get an interview. Catmom
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    Dwindling faith in this profession

    catmom1 replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am afraid you have tweaked the "grammar-Queen" in me with your post. I believe you meant to refer to fabulously wealthy leeches (i.e. blood sucking parasites).Catmom
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    Finding employment with IPN contract

    catmom1 replied to Tricia595's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I definitely recommend that you search the word "interview" in this forum for many good suggestions that have been provided over the years. Catmom