catmom1 BSN, RN

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    First interview since being reinstated!

    catmom1 replied to HunnieBadger's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have been clean and sober since December 2004 and have a clean license BUT the history of discipline will show forever. (My state has no alternative to discipline program). I haven't had a full...
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    How to answer drug abuse hx question

    catmom1 replied to spizwink's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I believe it was Nancy Reagan who was famous for her "just say no" anti-drug
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    Formal Charges in Texas. freaking out

    catmom1 replied to 10yearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Maybe someone from your state has more specific ideas to offer you, but I am afraid you will have to suffer through the anxiety of not knowing until you sign for that mail piece. I hope it will...
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    Help here

    catmom1 replied to Gonesilent13's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am sorry but I am having a very hard time believing that you are seriously wondering if used needles & leftover narcotics in one's pockets is normal the end of a nursing shift. You then go on...
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    Does anyone else feel violated?

    catmom1 replied to HunnieBadger's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was not thrilled with all requirements of my monitoring program but sucked it up & got my license clean again. I understand Viva's concern about the OP but think that it is a bit of a leap to...
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    need advice

    catmom1 replied to amber24c's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Check the box for "yes" so you are honest but do not give any details. Simply say "will discuss at interview." You want to avoid getting shot down before you can get in front of the hiring manager...
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    Be Careful out there.....and things DO get better......

    catmom1 replied to SantaRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Amber- Please look back in the older posts here where you will find an abundance of information that will help you with all three of your questions. So you don't just have to go wading through all...
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    Need to know about doing clinicals with a few felony convictions (In San Diego, Ca)

    catmom1 replied to vernayjustice's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    As I have been following this thread, I keep thinking that just getting the education and license is one thing. Getting hired somewhere is quite another. Most places I have worked, or even applied...
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    Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    catmom1 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow, Boston. I sure hope Meriwhen sees your post about her. I think "it's" a "she" lol, because "Meri" sounds female to me. I, too, was moved by what you have been through with your brother. For...
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    Giving the license up

    catmom1 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have to strongly disagree. Being clean and sober is not about external circumstances. Everyone on this earth will, sooner or later, face challenges beyond what they think they can handle. This is...
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    Giving the license up

    catmom1 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I suspect you won't be able to be licensed in any other capacity (e.g. as a social worker or counselor) if you have surrendered another license. I strongly recommend you check into that before you...
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    Sponsor relapsed

    catmom1 replied to TorsadesRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Your hands and wrists have got to be full now, lol. Boston, I just wanted to remark that I am very impressed by the caring that you show other posters, including me. You are a very kind person and...
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    Happy Thanksgiving

    catmom1 replied to MichelleRN34's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I hope you all can find something to be thankful for that warms your heart. Many who are touched by addiction find the holidays hard, so be kind to yourself today....
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    what happens after a positive drug screen is reported?

    catmom1 replied to benlop's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi BostonTerrierLoverRN- I am happy for you that you had such a positive experience with having your recovery supported by your BON. For myself, my recovery is in spite of, not because of, the...
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    License reinstated but no one will hire me

    catmom1 replied to 47lpn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes. I agree. An employer can always say they fired or didn't hire for some other reason than addiction, if they are questioned. Catmom
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    Just got my letter from the nursing board!! Yay!

    catmom1 replied to savgal1211's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I hope the last poster realizes the original post of this thread was from 2010. Catmom
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    Early recovery and a death in the family

    catmom1 replied to moorefun11's topic in Nurses Recovery

    wish_me_luck, that was an awesome job of thinking things through without acting impulsively. You are on the right track for long term sobriety if you choose it. Well done & best wishes to you...
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    Early recovery and a death in the family

    catmom1 replied to moorefun11's topic in Nurses Recovery

    As time goes on, one learns that addictions are no answer to anything but just make pain worse in the long run. Catmom
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    Heroin addict; just for today.

    catmom1 replied to Eirene's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Eirene- You have your priorities straight in that you are concentrating on recovery & not on nursing. If you don't have recovery, you are going down a fatal road. Nursing is not life. I worry...
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    Getting ready to self report

    catmom1 replied to sharkiern357's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with everyone here who said "GET A LAWYER FIRST." I totally understand wanting to be honest after all the lies but do NOT shoot yourself in the foot by thinking that it will help you to self...
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    My deceptive ways finally caught up to me..................now what

    catmom1 replied to monique0810's topic in Nurses Recovery

    As I am sure I have mentioned elsewhere, my state has no alternative to discipline and is only good at believing that addiction is an incurable disease that makes those who have it never to be trusted...
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    My deceptive ways finally caught up to me..................now what

    catmom1 replied to monique0810's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am all for honesty and am convinced it is essential for any kind of meaningful recovery from addiction. However---I do NOT recommend spilling your guts to the board of nursing without consulting an...
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    Help! TPAPN again!!!!

    catmom1 replied to TXaddictedfool's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am sorry you have to go through this. Get legal advice immediately from a lawyer who specializes in nurse licensure issues. Your state nurses' association may be able to point you in the right...
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    Almost 4 years, no luck finding nursing job, life destroyed?!

    catmom1 replied to GotoGirlRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dear GotoGirlRN- My heart goes out to you for what you have been through. I, too, have had to take a non-nursing job to be able to barely survive because nursing employers won't give a nurse on...
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    Nursing Student with a Drug Addiction

    catmom1 replied to VanessaLee13's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Not reporting him may lead to his death. You would be doing this for his good, not just that of his future patients. Sadly, addiction is about having an intimate relationship with a substance (in...