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    Drug Testing

    Magsulfate replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Let's see: a lot of energy, great references,... I bet she had a wonderful personality too. She ALSO snorted cocaine within 24-48 hours of taking a pre-employment drug test (because that's how long...
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    Drug Testing

    Magsulfate replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nice. thats all I can say. I will keep reading this thread and hopefully someone has educated this person by the time I get to the end on "dopers and pill heads". If not, then expect another...
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    Advice on Chest Tube & mistakes by colleague

    Magsulfate posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been searching the web and this site for about an hour trying to get confirmation that we still use petroleum gauze around a chest tube site... .. Is this true? I was always taught to dress...
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    Advice on Chest Tube & mistakes by colleague

    Magsulfate replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    Alright, so maybe I did over react a little, but in light of the situation and the constant aggravation from this nurse, I really can expect to find ANYTHING next time. So does anyone think that the...
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    Advice on Chest Tube & mistakes by colleague

    Magsulfate replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    If it wasn't so pathetic,, it would have been funny.. haha. I remember thinking. Oh.. my.... what? hmmm .. how?... ohh
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    Will I B EVERMORE???

    Magsulfate replied to deedledum's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Right now you are experiencing shame and guilt... This is normal. If you were not feeling guilty or remorseful for what has happened, then you would not be a good patient for recovery.. This is a VERY...
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    If You Only Had One Wish...

    Magsulfate posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you only had one wish.... What would it be? I thought long and hard about this last evening as I was sitting and looking back on 2009. I would never ask for money, because I've had some money and...
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    Did I need to call the Doc?

    Magsulfate replied to ChiSmile6's topic in General Nursing

    I work nights now and to me that is the hardest thing for me... when to call the doctor and when not to call the doctor at 2am. I have seven years of ICU experience and sometimes I work on the step...
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    Help!!!!! Encouragement

    Magsulfate replied to determi9393's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just hang in there and do the very best that you can. Don't be down on yourself, look you have 7 months sober! Seven months of life without being high,, you can actually SEE. and FEEL. Nursing is not...
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    returning to nursing

    Magsulfate replied to jjmacgee's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It would be my first step to contact the state board directly to see what steps you need to take. I know that it has been done before, but you have to be ready to do it and have all your ducks in a...
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    If You Only Had One Wish...

    Magsulfate replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I love to watch the History Channel and they have a couple new series.. one is Life After People,, and another one is about trying to survive with no government after the world has fallen apart........
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    TPAPN...Uggghh!!

    Magsulfate replied to bigdttu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i totally agree with you here,, if i need a refill in the recovery portion of my brain i get on here and look at some of jack's posts. i'm still working on getting jack to meet for a private session....
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    If You Only Had One Wish...

    Magsulfate replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My husband just tells me his wish.. and he says.. he wishes he could go back to age 17 knowing everything he knows now... And I tell him.. yup.. you would rule the
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    TPAPN...Uggghh!!

    Magsulfate replied to bigdttu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Okay now Jack you are wayyyy off
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    If You Only Had One Wish...

    Magsulfate replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Okay, come on people,, this is suppose to be a therapeutic exercise! But you have to reply and type ! I know all of us in recovery have thoughts and dreams,, it's not all about worry and questions...
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    TPAPN...Uggghh!!

    Magsulfate replied to bigdttu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    haha ,, oops.. okay, I agree with you
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    TPAPN...Uggghh!!

    Magsulfate replied to bigdttu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't know if this was covered in the other replies.. but this morning I am feeling a little ADHD and decided to go ahead and reply before reading... (don't slap me)... As I scan the reply-er's (is...
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    If You Only Had One Wish...

    Magsulfate replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You had some time with her that is good. I see your pain in your words and I am sorry. I don't know how that feels and can not even begin to imagine. Keep your memories close to your heart and don't...
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    I need 50 ways to get out of my med surg job.

    Magsulfate replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    This job sounds really freakin easy!! Maybe you thought another job would be just as easy? I bet you could take on two jobs if they were both like this... but ... they're not. Why don't you find...
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    I need 50 ways to get out of my med surg job.

    Magsulfate replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    I worked two jobs (both full time) this last summer and it almost did me in for good! After about a month I started looking tired. I started giving bad reports,, and had an overall feeling that I was...
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    First night off orientation- feeling overwhelmed

    Magsulfate replied to ibambamama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    From what you've written, it looks like a wonderful learning experience for you! This is the very best way to learn... you might feel a little alone but there are other nurses there that you can turn...
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    What is your opinion/knowledge base on recovery programs?

    Magsulfate replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Right! Life is precious and it is much better spent happy. Truly happy. I owe some of this happiness to my state board's recovery program. The rest of the happiness... well, I owe it to myself of...
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    What is your opinion/knowledge base on recovery programs?

    Magsulfate replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Isn't it a wonderful feeling to just look around and be happy for the simple reason that you're happy? And to be grateful and happy for all the things around you? It is so hard for me to explain my...
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    Is my coworker impaired?

    Magsulfate replied to sasha2lady's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Not sure what state you're in, but I know that in Texas this is reportable to the board. If you have gone to your supervisors about her suspicious behaviour and they have done nothing, then write to...
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    Any nj nurse on ramp?? Question

    Magsulfate replied to ercrazy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well, it's probably on your texas license now because you're not in Texas' peer assistance program.. but you are with NJ. The board in Texas can and will place those things on your license.. They...