newlyweddani

I disclose, but have dui's etc. I tend to disclose anyway because I don't like to live with the idea I may be "caught". This way it's all out there. My sobriety date is 10 of '98, I graduated recently and scheduled my NCLEX test date today. Good luck to you!

Hi there folks. My higher power has an enviable sense of humor. I'm a new grad who has worked in an ED for a year now as a SN. Have been offered a position there, but not finalized yet. My history is known because of a requesting references for the BORN, etc. Almost 10 years sober and nervous about my changing role... 1st shift back anticipating being an RN there, the ED feels 100 degrees and is packed, I'm sweatin' up a storm and anxious as heck.... 1st patient I'm assigned to is a gal that was my first sponsor in a town 100 miles away. I had to let her go those many years ago. I got healthier, I could see that she was not doing the deal. Anyhow, it was interesting as she was well known at the ED and it was obvious that she was still suffering. I did tell my primary RN that I knew her, but not from where. My primary is a guy with a "dry" wit. He said something to the effect "You would". She was treated and released while chatting up a storm about my past ("she was my sponsor after all"). I was a bit shaky for awhile as I processed the experience but I was able to talk to her and do a bit of education. I actually am glad that I am out about my recovery as I did not have to worry too much about her damaging my reputation much, but it felt so awkward and of course I worry... .....but for the grace of HP and a strong effort to maintain my contact with 12 step, go I. Grateful to be sober today!

"It's not easy because it's not supposed to be easy". "Slow and steady progress will bring you safely home." "I can do ANYTHING for 9 weeks."

Doing what I once feared was impossible. I graduate in May from an ADN program with 9 1/2 years clean and sober. I'm currently in the process of presenting my past wreckage to the Nursing Board to see if they will allow me to sit for NCLEX. I have done this thing on faith and it is faith that will see me through regardless of the outcome. I just wanted to say how nice it was to revisit this site and find a recovery forum. When I first created my user name I was beginning this journey and felt quite alone. I didn't know of any other RN's who had my kind of history who had successfully become licensed after getting sober. Thank you for letting me feel more comfortable as an almost nurse in recovery!