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  1. phenergan

    Can phenergan put you off work under contract? Just wondering b/c had the flu this week and just went to the dr and he says its fine and submitted the form?????
  2. Many Moons ago

    I know exactly what you mean. Surrendering to life for seconds or minutes seems like eternity. I am glad we are sober today.
  3. 5 years today!

  4. My life.

  5. RN taking prescription benzo's for sleep

    This is an odd question for me. Are you in some kind of program? I think you need to elaborate some. Do you have a valid script for Xanax?
  6. Finally Made It!!!! Now what???

    Ya, I am applying for a job in the same hospital on the sister unit I worked on. My old nurse manager manages that unit and says there is a position if I want it. I will probably start next week if everything goes good. The happy tears are the best t...
  7. Finally Made It!!!! Now what???

    Ya. My program is in full force. It is working. I can let it get to me if I want but really try not to let it. I am a few months in with a recent lifting of my voluntary surrender of my license. Now I am seeking employment. I am headed in the right d...
  8. What is the usual process?

    What state are you in? Just wondering. I hear different requirements all the time. Just keep doing what you are doing. It comes in amd out of my head all the time where this will take me. Are they pressing charges against me? Just try and give it to ...
  9. Finally Made It!!!! Now what???

    Bittersweet! I am happy for you! Only six months into the program here.
  10. Overwhelmed !! ....

    Rascal or me ETN?
  11. Overwhelmed !! ....

    I am so happy for you! It must be difficult to go back to the floor. I will be going back in a few weeks if everything pans out. I can already identify with that feeling. I have not worked since July. We have jobs though! You have all our support her...
  12. What is your opinion/knowledge base on recovery programs?

    I never knew there was a program out there for nurses. I did not learn in college nor discussed it at work. I have been a nurse for over 2 years. I know that is not long but a person would think they would have heard about this. My employer had a ext...
  13. Hi, I'm Rascal1 and I'm a grateful,recovering alcoholic.

    I can identify with your sobriety. I will also have 6 months this month. Congrats! I would not know what to think without this site. It has been great. I know no one outside of this site that is a nurse in recovery, so it has given me many blessings.
  14. missed call

    I forgot to call my number yesterday with Christmas on the brain. This is the first time. I did not get selected my missed call in day the board said when I called them first thing this morning. I am getting ready to ask for my license back Feb 2. An...
  15. missed call

    I called them right away! Ill try not to worry.
  16. fed up, negative and wrong

    I am sorry you are fustrated. I do not know the answer but I suggest maybe a change. I can get bored if things are not changed up a bit. It could be transferring to a different unit, taking on a preceptor role, or different position. I would not give...
  17. Hiring "someone like you"

    Brantine You are doing the footwork and God will do the rest. Try not to get overwhelmed, our stressors have been known to help us use. Your in a difficult situation right now. You are doing the right thing. Are you still applying to other places?
  18. cleaning job

    I went ahead and took a job cleaning at the same hospital untill my six months of being sober is up. They went by my first drug test performed putting me at Feb 6 six months of sobriety. I do not know what I got myself into. I took a job in a differe...
  19. cleaning job

    thank you for your support! Sassy, How is your HR? Mine has been awful! When it is time to go back to nursing are you staying at the same hospital if they place you? When are you planning to move on to start over? I would love to have a fresh start. ...
  20. My Thanksgiving

    I am happy for you! I know you are so filled with joy today.
  21. Holidays

    We had this topic in a meeting today. If you go have a plan. You and your husband have a plan to leave. Pressure may or may not be there to drink. My husbands family are big drinkers. I have experienced people do not even pay much attention. We have ...
  22. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    I think mom knows best.......your instinct is probably right.
  23. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    Sharona, I am so glad you are there for your son. He is learning to live life just as I am. It may take years to repair our lives, and some things will never be the same. You said he is financially burdened and his wife is not helping? I have learned...
  24. need aa sponsor

    I remember a few months ago when I needed a sponsor. I had a phone list from my first meeting. The majority of the people had a long sobriety at this step meeting. I went home and emailed a person. She said yes. It was a scary feeling to ask. I know ...
  25. I need help and a have a few questions...

    Sl- God is very forgiving Other people start to forgive to. I know my husband was furious. Wants divorce, how could you work for years for that degree and throw it away, etc. He just told me how much I mean to him today. Its been a little over 90 day...