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GA_RN2006

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  1. Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    GA_RN2006 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I like your statement "we're only as sick as our darkest secret". Bc of everything I've with through with my addiction a lot of bad memories resurfaced. Things I never told anyone. I was sexually...

  2. Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    GA_RN2006 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oh my goodness Boston your story literally brought me to tears. I'm so sorry for everything you've had to go through. I know you have to be one good

  3. Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    GA_RN2006 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Very well said BostonTerrierLoverRN,We are our own worst critic. I too wouldn't wish my experience with addiction on anyone, it just upsets me when others are so judgemental about this disease &...

  4. Aftercare

    GA_RN2006 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you Meriwhen for your kind words, I'll do just that. All I can do is one step at a

  5. Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    GA_RN2006 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ty Nurse156. I know there are certain ppl out there that like to make judgement on others. ."What doesn't kill you makes you

  6. Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    GA_RN2006 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ty Nurse156, it's so easy for others to judge when they really know nothing about this disease/illness. This is where the nursing program fails, they don't go into detail about addiction. While HM...

  7. Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    GA_RN2006 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    HM I've been clean for 2yrs & don't have the desire to ever use again. With that said unless you yourself have suffered from addiction then YOU DON'T understand. Until you've walked in my shoes...

  8. Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    GA_RN2006 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ty Jersey for your applauds. As far as HM is concerned he or she is a nursing student so it's easy to judge someone before they've worked in our stressful

  9. Aftercare

    GA_RN2006 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's great moorefun11. I now live in a rural area so I'm limited to what groups are out there. The NA group I'm planning to attend is probably child friendly to but having a 5 yr old with many...

  10. Aftercare

    GA_RN2006 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you Meri for your advice. I was hoping on starting this week but looks like it'll be next week (parents are going out of town, so don't have anyone to watch my daughter). I've very scared on...

  11. Nurses in Recovery do get jobs!!!!

    GA_RN2006 replied to moorefun11's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats..I wish you all the

  12. Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    GA_RN2006 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I do not feel that bc I'm a recovery opiate addict it will hinder me from being a good nurse. I understand that some may see us as oh they did it once they'll just do it again. That's not the case...

  13. Giving the license up

    GA_RN2006 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wish me luck,I wish you all the best with your difficult situation. I agree with the other posts, "Don't give up". You worked very hard so you could be a nurse so don't give up without a fight, I...

  14. Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    GA_RN2006 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Again thank you all for the comments. Sharon, you are absolutely right when it comes to my case. I hurt my shoulder lifting a pt & the medication made me feel like I could conquer the world. I...

  15. Please help. Not sure what to do!!

    GA_RN2006 replied to Help911's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think your friend is crying out for help if she has confided in you with her story. It takes a lot of courage for someone in her shoes to say it aloud for others to hear. I agree with Michelle...

  16. Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    GA_RN2006 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Jamie,I appreciate you sharing your story about your parents & let me first say I'm sorry for the loss of your parents. I thought your words were very encouraging. It truly helps to know that...

  17. Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    GA_RN2006 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ty u all for your replies. I've been clean for 2yrs now. I was fired & reported to the board. My recovery has been #1 in my life. I contact the BON last Oct for reinstatement. I could of ask for...

  18. Aftercare

    GA_RN2006 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks Austin for your reply. Did you have displinary actions against you in NC? I'm going to sen you a PM if you don't

  19. Sponsor relapsed

    GA_RN2006 replied to TorsadesRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Boston,Thank u so much for your kind words. I did get an answer to my question but thank you again for your concern. It means a lot that there are ppl out there that are so helpful as yourself....

  20. Sponsor relapsed

    GA_RN2006 replied to TorsadesRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks Dutchess..I'll do that

  21. Aftercare

    GA_RN2006 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks Austin for you help. If you don't mind me asking how long did you have to do your aftercare? Also what state are you in? I was in NC but have since moved to another

  22. Aftercare

    GA_RN2006 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Torsades,Thank you for your info & kind words. It means a lot to know I'm not alone in this

  23. Aftercare

    GA_RN2006 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey Michelle. I'm doing well. I don't know why it said that it's not full. I'll ck it again. Hope all is good on your end

  24. Sponsor relapsed

    GA_RN2006 replied to TorsadesRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Im getting ready to start NA meetings next week but I'm not sure how they work. How do you get a sponsor? Also do they sign a paper saying you have attended the

  25. Say a prayer for me

    GA_RN2006 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I live on the border/state line to VA. So I could work in either WV or VA. I completely understand about the culture shock. I moved from a very small town in WV to a big city in NC & I was...