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    Did I do the right thing?

    Magsulfate replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Nurses Recovery

    well, each state is different. i agree with the concept of the peer advocacy groups and the alternative to punishment. i might just change the length of the program in texas. i just don't think that...
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    Did I do the right thing?

    Magsulfate replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Nurses Recovery

    ohh jack,, you forgot the wonderful anna nicole (and her son), the iconic marilyn monroe........ judy garland. heath ledger.. elvis presley... bruce lee.. one of my favorite actors of all time chris...
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    Did I do the right thing?

    Magsulfate replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Nurses Recovery

    yes, they will work with him if he needs to travel out of state for a bit. but like the contract says (and i am very familiar with this contract) he cannot move out of the state, and you better...
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    Parents controlling an adult child with chronic/progressive disease

    Magsulfate posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need advice and input, so here I am, at my most favorite place, with my most favorite nurses! :) OKay, I have this patient and for hippaa reasons I won't get all the way into the dx and everything,...
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    Parents controlling an adult child with chronic/progressive disease

    Magsulfate replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    Update........ This is still going on,, and worse than ever. Upper management and the doctors on the case have gotten a psych consult for the father. Father is feeding daughter through the peg, even...
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    What's up with nursing signing bonuses?

    Magsulfate replied to allenwiemer's topic in General Nursing

    Oh noooo.... you obviously haven't worked the places I have. I would work at McDonalds before I would go back to a few of the hospitals I worked at. THat is bad. Once you experience this,, you will...
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    Did I do the right thing?

    Magsulfate replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Nurses Recovery

    physicians have money/power, attorneys and prescriptive authority. it is a whole other ball game with them. you can't even compare the two. as far as him spending time with his family.. he will have...
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    Question...NG tube to suction for SBO

    Magsulfate replied to tcpmom's topic in General Nursing

    As long as there was drainage from the stomach,, even though it may have advanced a little farther,, this is not a reason to turn off the low intermittent suction. That would actually be worse... you...
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    Did I do the right thing?

    Magsulfate replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Nurses Recovery

    one thing i want you to understand is, tpapn is not punitive. it is not punishment, and this is very important for him to understand. the punishment will come if/when he does not follow tpapn's rules...
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    Did I do the right thing?

    Magsulfate replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Nurses Recovery

    alcoholic nurse irritability, mood swings * elaborate excuses for behavior; unkempt appearance *blackouts (periods of temporary amnesia) *impaired motor coordination, slurred speech, flushed face,...
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    Did I do the right thing?

    Magsulfate replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Nurses Recovery

    yes, we all have a story... and it all boils down to addiction/alcoholism eventually leads to death if not treated. imagine how close we have gotten to death. i know that i have gotten real close,...
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    I DID IT!! (Well most of it anyway)

    Magsulfate replied to ms. papa RN AGAIN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow! Congratulations! You worked hard and now you're on to the next step. Keep working hard with recovery, and always remember where you came from (that's what someone once told me). :) :) YAYYY!!!...
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    Did I do the right thing?

    Magsulfate replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I seen/heard about this too! It will be interesting to see this play out. And you are so right, death is too often the bottom for some
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    Did I do the right thing?

    Magsulfate replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Nurses Recovery

    he can try to run away all he wants, but he will not be able to hide from the texas bon. just go here http://www.bon.state.tx.us/disciplinaryaction/recentaction.html and look at just the most recent...
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    Did I do the right thing?

    Magsulfate replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You are sooo right. I knew this. I was just whooped up on yesterday at work. They soaked me down and wrung me out like an old rag yesterday. But I love it! lol I am always fresh and full of ideas at...
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    Did I do the right thing?

    Magsulfate replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Nurses Recovery

    when he realizes that he has a problem. it may take years. it may take his loved ones getting hurt, over and over for years before he sees what he's doing is not normal and that he's addicted to...
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    Did I do the right thing?

    Magsulfate replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well, if he wants to be in denial, and he can't at this point stay in treatment, then there goes his nursing license. After that, he might as well give his kids over to CPS and start digging his own...
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    Did I do the right thing?

    Magsulfate replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Nurses Recovery

    :bowingpur:bowingpur:bowingpur
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    Did I do the right thing?

    Magsulfate replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yeah, what he said.
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    Did I do the right thing?

    Magsulfate replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Nurses Recovery

    alcoholism and addiction are diseases. do you think diabetes or cancer is a choice? no, obviously it is not. alcoholism and addiction are not a choice. there is scientific studies that show evidence...
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    ****Highly decorated RN new grad can't find a job...Any advice???****

    Magsulfate replied to 95catamount's topic in Nursing Career

    Texas is hiring new grads.. it is a great place to be right now. I can vouch for Houston specifically. THis is where you would have no problem getting a job. You will have to get creative to get a...
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    I am so blessed!

    Magsulfate replied to wubbzy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratrs on the recovery! Glad you're back, this forum has turned out to be a great place for additional support. This is the only place that I get support from my actual peers. Like AA/NA, I keep...
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    My Son's Graduation

    Magsulfate posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Two nights ago my oldest son graduated from high school. I didn't think I was going to cry,, but once they started playing their class song, it was like a ton of bricks fell on me. All of a sudden I...
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    Student nurse gives out number to patient !

    Magsulfate replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I can certainly see in special circumstances when you befriend a patient. You make it sound like we're working in a PRISON. Come on,, specially with nurses who work in a small community, the patient's...
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    Are drug addiction and alcoholism disabilities?

    Magsulfate replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sorry that you are offended, I am sure these posts are not about you and others who actually are