sissiesmama ASN, RN

ER, TRAUMA, MED-SURG

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    Caught stealing drugs

    sissiesmama replied to vonxojn's topic in General Nursing

    Hey finn - I have been in recovery since 1999, and the best thing we can get from other non addict nurses is a chance. So many staff members once they find out about us being addicts either act like...
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    Tired of impaired nurses

    sissiesmama replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    Hey - Suesquatch, my mom has the same look! Anne,
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    Tired of impaired nurses

    sissiesmama replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety - that last sentence in your post just about says it all! Ihave gotten the feeling on this thread some posters think that "we" as addict nurses are "no good" when we get caught, or self...
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    Caught stealing drugs

    sissiesmama replied to vonxojn's topic in General Nursing

    randy - hey - you are right!! i have learned so much in the years after getting clean and sober in 1999. i don't ask people that have not walked where we have walked for sympathy. i don't make...
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    rn in recovery need help with employment in baton rouge, la

    sissiesmama replied to Ginambamsn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey - I sent you a pm tonight, Hope it helps you soon. Good luck Anne,
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    Tired of impaired nurses

    sissiesmama replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    kford - Hey - are you serious?? So if you are meds for seizures or diabetes, you are just crap out of luck if you wanted to go to nursing school?? Is it all meds, or just certain meds? Seems to...
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    Do You Announce That You're a Nurse?

    sissiesmama replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    SDS RN - Hey - that bothers me when they are using their title to "meddle" for lack of a better term, the kind that follow you out to the ER nsg station, or just spont. come out and linger, almost...
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    New to site and need CRNE info please

    sissiesmama replied to maryravula's topic in International Nursing

    Hey Mary! Just wanted to say hi, and I'm glad you joined us. Anne,
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    random drug tests?

    sissiesmama replied to carrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    It would be nice if some of the comments like this could be phrased a little differently, even if that's what you're thinking. We are all professionals here. Looks like you have a little drama going...
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    Bad Docs & Karma

    sissiesmama replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    Jamesd - I loved that one!! I'll have to tell my dh when he gets home! Thanks for the laugh - I needed it -- Anne,
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    Bad Docs & Karma

    sissiesmama replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    Hey - This one too!! He had an office for just routine PCP stuff and also covered shifts in the ER. Made a mental note of when he was in the ER working just in case I was in a wreck or anything else...
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    Bad Docs & Karma

    sissiesmama replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    annmariern - Oh, yes. I guess no matter where you live or work, these types all seem to take root and spread the "joy". We had one that thankfully out of circulation. He ordered whatever the...
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    rn in recovery need help with employment in baton rouge, la

    sissiesmama replied to Ginambamsn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey - glad to meet you. I'll talk to my friend, should be this weekend. Good luck to you! Anne,
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    Tired of impaired nurses

    sissiesmama replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    ms. papa - I thought that it was just me, maybe I had missed something, I know we all differences of opinions, but I didn't ask for their sympathy either. I do not need them standing in judgement...
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    Tired of impaired nurses

    sissiesmama replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    amen to that sister!! anne
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    Tired of impaired nurses

    sissiesmama replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, leslie!! I AM SO SO SORRY! I think what had confused me are your postings on this type of subject because you are ALWAYS so compassionate and you don't judge. I am not really used to that in...
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    rn in recovery need help with employment in baton rouge, la

    sissiesmama replied to Ginambamsn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello- my name is Anne and I am an addict. I live in NE Louisiana and joined the RNP here in 1999. I have a friend that lives closer to you that may have some suggestions. I will be glad to check...
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    Please pray for my son

    sissiesmama replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    jillpaige - Hello. I am so very sorry to hear of your son and his trouble. That is definetly a very difficult illness and I hate to see anyone that ill. My dh's cousin has 2 children, a boy that...
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    Tired of impaired nurses

    sissiesmama replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    You are doing exactly what I decided to do after a co worker was turned in and I was one of the "bad nurses" that turned her in. My dh and I talked about it at length, as well as with my sponsor....
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    Tired of impaired nurses

    sissiesmama replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

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    Tired of impaired nurses

    sissiesmama replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    Shelly - You are so right. I get up every day and do what I know I am supposed to do for me and for my recovery. And I know she is not the only one that feels like that and I know there is nothing...
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    Ugh!!!! Getting the dreaded phone call!

    sissiesmama replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    Well guys, I am SO relieved that is home. He is still staying with his sister, my aunt, in part because then he would have a little room where I wouldn't be nagging, especially since he had decided...
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    Ugh!!!! Getting the dreaded phone call!

    sissiesmama posted a topic in General Nursing

    I knew my weekend had been too quiet, just kind of had that feeling, "What's going to happen?! So, of course by Saturday, my phone started ringing, My cell and our home. As soon as I checked the...
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    Tired of impaired nurses

    sissiesmama replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    Shelly - hello- Thank you for your posting. I know this is a sensitive subject for some people, but this is one that just really cuts you - the OP knows nothing about me except for the few words...
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    Tired of impaired nurses

    sissiesmama replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    JennieO - I have read your postings and have not offered many comments on this topic, but I have in this thread posted that I have experience both sides of the fence. I have been a nurse that diverted...