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    Are drug addiction and alcoholism disabilities?

    Magsulfate replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree there are some people who really do need SSI, and there are also just as many milking the system. I've known a mother (with her own serious undiagnosed mental illnesses) put her child into a...
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    My Son's Graduation

    Magsulfate replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks :) He is in the middle to the left ... wearing the light pants. And you are so right the emotions were very intense. Like I said, I don't remember ever crying like this.. it was crazy/weird......
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    Are drug addiction and alcoholism disabilities?

    Magsulfate replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This is just something that a friend of mine told me, I don't know if there's any truth in it. She is on disability for a mental illness.. bipolar disorder. She said it is 'wayy easier to get...
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    IPN vs. BON?

    Magsulfate replied to Cherybaby's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This is a very good question that you have. I do know that in Texas, apparently there was a new rule passed recently that required the BON to be notified of addiction/psychological issues, but they...
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    Is my drug addiction really that much worse than her alcoholism?

    Magsulfate replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks Michelle for sharing. Stay strong, and keep going back,, everyday will get better and better.. There is proof out there,, with me and many others in this forum. If you ever feel down,, come...
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    Serious, what do you think?

    Magsulfate replied to SoberRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you're drunk at work,, you're just as guilty as if you were high. There is no difference,, and actually,, if anyone tries to say it's different and that it's okay to work drunk,, then you MUST BE...
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    Do you always state that you are a nurse?

    Magsulfate replied to 2BSure's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mention it. I don't want them to think I'm watching them, when I really am..
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    So upset got passed for charge

    Magsulfate replied to Emilysmom2, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read all the responses yet... but let me just say..,.... It is NOT all it's cracked up to be. Being charge means dealing with all the petty bull crap of other nurses... Being charge means,,...
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    Serious, what do you think?

    Magsulfate replied to SoberRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think that if you look at the other posts,, you will find the stories, the pain, the grief and suffering of those in recovery here. It is all written, and rewritten. How do you feel? If you look in...
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    Venting about BON involvement in DUI

    Magsulfate replied to Nursing NCO's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Remember when poor little Paris Hilton got her DUI in Cali? They acted like it was a crime to humanity for her to be sent to jail for a week. Give me a break!! Her family and friends were on tv...
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    G-tube Flush

    Magsulfate replied to stkn1's topic in General Nursing

    I have always used the syringe but pushed very very slowly. A lot of the time there needs that tiny little extra push to get the medication
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    Im am being harrassed at work possibly because of my race

    Magsulfate replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I am just wondering why something so innocent could invoke these thoughts? Is it society, is it our parents? Is it ingrained in our body to feel this way? There is still slavery in the world, and I...
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    really disappointed after my trip to the BON

    Magsulfate replied to picurn10's topic in General Nursing

    I think you all don't realize what the "peer assistance" entails. The program in itself is very harsh. However, it is so strict that if you want to continue to be a nurse, you MUST recover. SO, in a...
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    Im am being harrassed at work possibly because of my race

    Magsulfate replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    How about being the only blond hair "white girl" on a unit which is full of black nurses. I have worked like this, and made a few good friends there. But, not a day went by that they all didn't huddle...
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    TPAPN Help!!

    Magsulfate replied to bigdttu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I really don't see that as a very good recovery/peer assistance program. Four times a year? And it's a recovering nurse? Working in a place where there's narcotics? With patients?
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    Parents controlling an adult child with chronic/progressive disease

    Magsulfate replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    Update.... we've got dad forcing tube feeding down her g-tube even after doctor ordered no feeding because of vomiting and aspiration last night. Xray shows worsening of pneumonia. Nurse pulled out...
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    ? about FirstLab or drug testing...

    Magsulfate replied to sl33y's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You can google "firstlab" and I'm sure it will come
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    Is my drug addiction really that much worse than her alcoholism?

    Magsulfate replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I really see this as an exchange of opinions, ideas and sharing of scientific evidence. Some people are getting upset, I don't see anyone fighting. Like I said in an earlier post, I guess I am just...
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    Nurses for Nurses...

    Magsulfate replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I wish that I could find one of those meetings near me! I'm sure you will learn a lot at these meetings, and get support from other nurses who are in the same
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    Is my drug addiction really that much worse than her alcoholism?

    Magsulfate replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks :) I really do think that the 12 steps are helpful to me. I am also glad they are online, I have even found meetings online,, not the same, but atleast it is interaction. One thing that I do...
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    trach care question

    Magsulfate replied to Amy2005's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it is a matter of preference, once you're finished with the sterile part of the procedure .. technically once you're done with this and cleaning around the stoma area, if you need to change...
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    Is my drug addiction really that much worse than her alcoholism?

    Magsulfate replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's ironic that my OP just keeps getting confirmed by the responses that I"m getting. I am just sitting here smiling, shaking my head. Jack, as I sit here and think a little more about the criminal...
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    Oklahoma Nurses get paid WHAT?!

    Magsulfate replied to Mrs.BSN71109's topic in General Nursing

    I just crapped. Now, who's going to wipe my butt? lol (pushes call
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    Is my drug addiction really that much worse than her alcoholism?

    Magsulfate replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It has been a few years since this happened. At the time, I lived in a very small town with only AA,, the nearest NA was too far to drive, as I didn't even have a car at the time. It was a very low...
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    Is my drug addiction really that much worse than her alcoholism?

    Magsulfate replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    SO, you're saying that a person educated in addiction/recovery will still see alcoholism as 'better than drug