Helenalsephinacat

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1. Can you work night shift?

   Helenalsephinacat replied to dancinginthedark's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I don't live in CA, I'm on the east coast so I'm not sure what kind of facilities you guys have. I would just type in "Dialysis RN" or " Psych RN" jobs on indeed or any job searching

2. Can you work night shift?

   Helenalsephinacat replied to dancinginthedark's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I know of a lot of people who work in Dialysis while in monitoring. You can also try psych as

3. Affinity drug testing

   Helenalsephinacat replied to Kpp1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Pretty sure option 1 is ethanol and option 2 is ETG/ETS. I usually get either of those and option 1 is

4. Peth alcohol testing (whole blood and finger prick) Real-world examples here

   Helenalsephinacat replied to Universe93B's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Ahhh that makes sense. I didn't even know you could be thrown in this program simply for having a mental illness though... that's

5. Peth alcohol testing (whole blood and finger prick) Real-world examples here

   Helenalsephinacat replied to Universe93B's topic in Nurses Recovery

   That's kind of insane if that's really the case tbh LOL. There's no way a person can get high off an

6. Peth alcohol testing (whole blood and finger prick) Real-world examples here

   Helenalsephinacat replied to Universe93B's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I never really understood why they tested for SSRI's? Insane to me that they even do

7. I need positive vibes

   Helenalsephinacat replied to Helenalsephinacat's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Because anytime I said I didn't have a drinking issue, I would just get told that I'm "in denial" and if my drinking wasn't a problem then there wouldn't of been a "negative consequence". They lose...

8. I need positive vibes

   Helenalsephinacat replied to Helenalsephinacat's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I'm so sorry! But I'm happy you got it back and are working again! I guess I'm just still so angry and it's so hard to try and let go of that feeling, but I'm learning. My states program isn't as...

9. I need positive vibes

   Helenalsephinacat posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

   I'm really struggling mentally right now. I'm just so tired of this. I came into work last year, hungover (I worked doubles everyday that week and decided to enjoy myself with friends for ONE NIGHT...

10. Foods to avoid

    Helenalsephinacat replied to Smit5292's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I still eat literally everything I've eaten prior to beginning monitoring. The only thing I avoid is poppy seeds tbh and anything with red/white wine sauce if I'm eating out. If you cook with alcohol,...

11. New to Monitoring

    Helenalsephinacat replied to ragdolls0713's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have no idea what state you're in, but I have never heard of such a thing before. I almost feel like that would also be illegal for them to do tbh. I feel like your worksite monitor would be enough...

12. Early completion

    Helenalsephinacat replied to 1981flower's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I really wish LOL. I can't even focus on my own health and well-being, and I'm pregnant. It's insane. It's like this is supposed to be more important than the health of my growing child..

13. 1st time DUI in California

    Helenalsephinacat replied to Kmlee's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In my state, if you get a DUI, these "alternative" programs don't grant you immunity from a disciplinary action appearing under your license name even if you complete them, so it's NOT worth it to me....

14. Can you work night shift?

    Helenalsephinacat replied to dancinginthedark's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's extremely rare that they allow you to work nights, but it is possible. I've been in monitoring for only a few months and recently got the green light to work night shift. I've worked nights for...

15. NYS PAP

    Helenalsephinacat replied to Helenalsephinacat's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yeah in NY it's only 2 years. I never drink the night before work, even if I work evening shift, but they swapped my weekends on me and I completely forgot. Lesson learned. Still don't think this...