catmom1 BSN, RN

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    Help self reported to pap in wi and don't want to sign contract

    catmom1 replied to Cpeanut's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That pretty much sums it up for my state also. I have seen several drop out due to relapse, (one died, sad to say) but not due to money issues (that I know of). I did persevere but am still having...
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    Can you test while on vaca?

    catmom1 replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in Nurses Recovery

    I went on a business trip to a neighboring state and my number came up while I was there. I had to drive all the way across Kansas City to my designated testing location. I am sure the people I was...
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    Alcohol screening?

    catmom1 replied to Studentnursedgm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you don't "want" to drink or cheat the system, why even ask if "social" drinking will be okay? You are welcome for the hospitality, although your thank you seems sarcastic to me. I think other...
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    Alcohol screening?

    catmom1 replied to Studentnursedgm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was tested for over 5 years for all mood altering substances (except nicotine was okay, which I have never used). Anyway, I have never been interested in alcohol but was subjected to the apparently...
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    Nurses Who Smoke Marijuana

    catmom1 replied to NenaRK's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No, a misdemeanor is still a lesser criminal offense than a felony. If the penalty is civil, it wouldn't even be a
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    Recovery Trek urine testing in Texas

    catmom1 replied to 10yearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Kissbug26- Wenman81 got a job in LTC. You can click on his (I think it's a he?) profile and look at all his posts since Sept 2013. :) Catmom
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    escaping hprp

    catmom1 replied to brayrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dear brayrn- I hope you prevail against the abuses of hprp. Unfortunately, there are abusive uses of power in many states. For myself, I had a legitimate addiction issue that I have successfully...
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    When to inform

    catmom1 replied to luvababy5's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have never heard of anyone fighting it and winning but that doesn't mean it hasn't happened. Sorry that I don't have better news for you. Catmom
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    TPAPN random drug screening

    catmom1 replied to RNwannbe's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was tested for over 5 years. For about the last two or so, they started doing "directly observed" collections. I was shocked the first time it happened because I had never had any issues or...
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    Gratitude corner

    catmom1 replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi CSetzler- I hope this doesn't sound like I am trying to be mean or the "grammar police" but if you could break your post up into several paragraphs, each one addressing a particular point, it would...
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    Getting investigated for "diversion"

    catmom1 replied to Liric's topic in Nurses Recovery

    There is a public defender that is pro bono to the accused for criminal matters, but there is no official pro bono program for administrative legal matters that I have ever heard of. That being said,...
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    TPAPN/Etg

    catmom1 replied to cat_lady_jr's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My license is off probation now and I will tell you my experience. I used alcohol hand sanitizer daily (on my hands only, lol) and was almost always tested for ETG in 5 plus years of monitoring and...
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    I got a job offer!!!

    catmom1 replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am tickled pink for you!!! Let us know how it goes, okay? Catmom
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    Hiring Decisions- PA

    catmom1 replied to BeOne77's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This kind of discrimination would be very hard to prove. Whoever is doing the hiring can always claim they turned the disabled person down for some other reason. Employers hold all the cards in the...
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    Wish me luck

    catmom1 replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for letting us know. Good luck! Catmom
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    Wish me luck

    catmom1 replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good thoughts coming your way, RNMSN51!!! Let us know how it goes, okay? :hug: Catmom
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    Any nurses in recovery in Austin /San Antonio texas area

    catmom1 replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My recovery did not include groups that were led by monitors so I don't have personal experience with them. However, I have been reading many, many stories from nurses in recovery in the 9 plus years...
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    tpapn

    catmom1 replied to hulanana's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with wenman. This is supposed to be a support forum. I think the people who jump all over others have forgotten how terrifying it is to be monitored (in the beginning, before you get used to...
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    Getting licensed in another state after surrender

    catmom1 replied to beckhill78's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Your best bet is to consult a lawyer with experience in dealing with licensure issues in Florida. Good luck. Catmom
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    Curiosity..

    catmom1 replied to LittleMissVixen410's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have to agree with what OCNRN63 said. I think it is wrong to inform the OP that she has to have an addiction just because she takes opiates for pain. It is a Catch-22 to then tell her that the...
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    Really Upset

    catmom1 replied to newmommy26's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Viva- You gave wonderful advice to CSetzler. For your part, I hope you have forgiven yourself for your mistake last September. You are doing better than you give yourself credit for , too! :hug:...
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    Curiosity..

    catmom1 replied to LittleMissVixen410's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow Earthmama! You blew my socks off with your articulate response to the "just curious" OP. Well said, well said! I am sure most nurses have no idea the thin ice we all tread on when taking...
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    length of suspension in Ohio??

    catmom1 replied to lostinal's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Please be sure to retain an attorney with experience in administrative law & specifically in dealing with the board of nursing and health licensure issues. You may have a lawyer for the criminal...
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    Interview

    catmom1 replied to TXRNC's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Okay TXRNC....how'd it go? Catmom
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    Interview

    catmom1 replied to TXRNC's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Prayers are coming your way from me! Good luck! :hug: Catmom