billyehaynes

Hey JCJAN, Don't worry about it. I have a blemish or two of the felony type that were not dismissed, and I still obtainied my license. You may have to write letter explaining your situation and circumstances. Just be completely honest and you will be just fine. Also, I thought my situation was unique until one day in class the director of the nursing department said, "anyone with a felony or misdemeanor conviction come see me to discuss how to properly fill out the licensing application" and half of my graduating class stood up. We all just bursted out laughing. We are more alike than different. Good luck.

Thanks for posting this. You are exactly where I am. I am dry 5 1/2 years but far from sober. I soooo need to work on my program. You're in a tough spot. Maybe for now you can find a meeting a little out of your area (but with gas prices that may be difficult). Or a small meeting in a church or someones house. Last suggestion is to START a nurses meeting in your area (wink wink). That might also be an excellent way to start working your program. If you start it I will attend. I live in Maryland but I would be more than to make that trip. Keep me posted.

Congratulations on the 2 weeks clean. Keep it up one day at a time. A few things. Anything that alters your mood feeds your addiction. With overweight people its food, with gamblers its the thrill of the bet. So just because you kicked meth does not mean you can indulge in the countless other mood altering substances out there. A counselor of mine once told me a story. He said that he was diving one night and decided to turn on the radio. The radio was playing some jazz music. He noticed that his mood changed as a result of the music playing. He did some soul searching to find the root of his mood change. He prayed about it and now music does not alter his mood. That was a powerful story for me. I thought it was amazing that some one could be so in tune and honest with themselves. A man who was truly on a quest to free himself from addiction. With regard to your leaving the hospital I would like to offer the same advice given to me a few years back. "YOU HAVE TO LEARN TO STAND UP ON THE GROUND YOU FELL DOWN". Lastly please believe that I am giving you the biggest hug you've ever had. I am with you. And even if you don't believe that you will get clean and sober, believe that I believe it. I am an addict. Clean for 5 1/2 years. And a New RN!! God Bless!! Stay in touch. William.

Hope your friend is doing well. Remeber easy does it and try to be patient and tolerant. Dont rely on you own understanding. Pass that info along to you friend as well. I will also try to live as such. God bless you.

If asked, I tell. If I feel that my sharing my past will help someone, I tell. Just remember that if you put yourself in a position to turn down a drink 25 times then by the 26th time you might say yes. While in nursing school I outted myself and not once did anyone ever ask me to drink. On the flip side when they wanted to enjoy a drink they avoided me like the plague, or they would appologize for drinking. Basically this whole topic is a slippery slope. Whether or not to out yourself is as personal a choice as it is to stop drinking. No right or wrongs.

I just graduated from a top notch nursing school and lets just say that I know for a fact that you can be a nurse with a felony conviction. Most of my fellow students had ... well... lets just say a HISTORY. Most places have a whole division dedicated to that cause (reviewing the history convivted felons to see if they qualify... so it is not at all uncommon). They tend to be a little more cautious violent crimes. But given the amount of time that Has past, I would tell your mom to go 4 it.

Hey Kaycee, Just a few words. People who think they have a problem with alcohol or drugs usually do. People who arent alcoholics usually dont ask themselve that question. Also it sounds like you crossed a major thresh-hold... for the alcoholic, once drinking stops being fun, it usually does not become fun again. You don't have to hit rock bottom to stop. It was told to me that, "your bottom is where ever you stop digging". Stop digging kiddo. Save yourself the enevitable hell you will go through. I emplore you. I have just over five years clean and sobe and I just finished RN school. God bless you and you will be in my prayers. "Easy does it!"

Do practice questions. This will get you into the mind state of the pschiatric nurse. It's just a different type of thinking that is more intuitive than anything else. So just keep doing practice questions. Good luck.

Does any one know of any hospitals that have a nurse anesthetist program that will train you for free if you agree to work for them for a certain amount of time?

I know how you feel. Loyalty is very important to me as well. But don't think twice about living your dream. The med surg unit will be just fine when you leave. The guilt you are feeling is just that... a feeling. Feelings aren't facts. The fact is that you need to work. No jobs are available right now where you want to work. Med surg floor needs you. You can learn alot. In one year you can take you new skills and experience and be an even better mother/baby nurse. Feelings change with the wind and they are not real. Good luck and congrats on passing the NCLEX. PS most nurses I know wouldn't think twice about this matter. The fact that it effects you so deeply speaks volumes about your character. The med surg floor should be proud to have you for a year. Take care.

Thanks.

No brainer. Treat your co-worker like a patient and don't shy away from the fact that you share another relationship. We will be in this position often, with friends, family, fellow students and instructors could possibly be patients of ours at some point. Give the same level of care to everyone and embrace the deeper relationship you may have.

my friggin test cut off at 85. what are the odds of passing at that point? I'm sick to my stomach right now. My school has 100% pass rate. I'm sure I will be the first idiot to fail. Anywho, what are the odds of passing if it cuts off at 85?