june2009

june2009

long-term-care, LTAC, PCU

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  1. Advice please

    june2009 replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm not sure that there is anything you can do. Did you keep a copy of your application? How about documentation of the meetings you've attended? That might help if you at least have

  2. Getting investigated for "diversion"

    june2009 replied to Liric's topic in Nurses Recovery

    From what you have described it sounds like you have a problem. I agree with JustBeachyNurse that you need to get honest and call your state BON and report yourself even if you have already been...

  3. Carpuject!?

    june2009 replied to hendersonar's topic in Patient Medications

    No

  4. TPAPN/Etg

    june2009 replied to cat_lady_jr's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I used aloe gel for sunburn all over my body before realizing that alcohol was the first ingredient. I called my CM to tell her and she said I should be fine . She did tell me to have my doctor write...

  5. Was reprimanded for wearing gloves while working with a patient

    june2009 replied to amillion3147's topic in Infectious Disease

    I am currently work in a SNF and am appalled by what I read by OP. There is absolutely no excuse not to report the abuse that is taking place at this facility. If I found any one of my residents...

  6. I got a job offer!!!

    june2009 replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats!

  7. aaaaand I'm done!

    june2009 replied to Vehn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    CONGRATULATIONS! I just finished with PHMP this past November. I know that I wouldn't have been able to stay clean if it wasn't for phmp but it's awesome to not have to call in every day and worry...

  8. required therapy/lack of privacy

    june2009 replied to BeOne77's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I saw a therapist for a while when I was in the phmp program . at first I was nervous about it but then I looked at what they had to fill out and send to my CM and the questions. They really aren't...

  9. Continuing education credit in Pennsylvania

    june2009 replied to gssm.pitts's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I use nurse.com. I paid $44.99 for unlimited CEUs for a year. You pick the state an what area you want the credits in an you get a nice list to choose from. The nice thing about nurse.com is that they...

  10. Furosemide & KCl

    june2009 replied to OwlieO.O's topic in Patient Medications

    I would expect that someone on that high of a lasix dose is getting at least a BMP on a regular basis. If you are giving that medication you have to know a current k+ level. The nurse should give you...

  11. NPs, critical care?

    june2009 replied to vamurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    A friend of mine in PHMP is working in the ED but she is near the end of her contract. I don't know where you are in your contract but in PA there are restrictions on the settings you are allowed to...

  12. I got a job offer!!!

    june2009 replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations!

  13. Would you be a guardian angel?

    june2009 replied to Oogie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am blessed! And I thank my higher power on a daily basis. I always make sure that when we get a nurse who is in phmp that I let them know they can still do great things. My thinking is that if I can...

  14. TPAPN question

    june2009 replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Glad to

  15. Pt trying to pocket pain meds

    june2009 replied to wanttoteachRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I had a pt. Who was cheeking his oxycodone, then spitting it out and somehow crushing/melting them and injecting them in to his PICC. He became septic with beta hemolytic strep (or was it alpha?)....

  16. Forgetting to waste meds

    june2009 replied to NewGirl24's topic in Patient Medications

    I cannot tell you how important it is to waste. Immediately. If you don't waste it will look like you're taking the drug yourself. Every facility is different but I can tell you that is grounds for an...

  17. Would you be a guardian angel?

    june2009 replied to Oogie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have always been very open about the fact that I was being monitored under phmp. Everyone knew anyway because I could not supervise at my job until I was released. There is another nurse I work with...

  18. Need Help please suspended license can I be a teacher

    june2009 replied to kmph's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Also, congratulations on your new

  19. Need Help please suspended license can I be a teacher

    june2009 replied to kmph's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Kmph, I'm sorry that some people on this forum were rude to you. Please don't take that as we are all like that. I hope you stick around. I've received tons of support on not only this forum, but also...

  20. State Surveyors

    june2009 replied to jessicaRN32's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We just had our state survey. They exited around 4 pm. It was the worst one I've ever been involved with. Also my 1st as the new ADON. We went from deficiency free last year to about 7 tags ( we...

  21. Can RNs with narc. rest. work HHC?

    june2009 replied to SimonRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My CM told me that is the one restriction that cannot be removed while in the pump program. You can get your narc restriction, critical care restriction, and even your supervisor restriction removed,...

  22. Can RNs with narc. rest. work HHC?

    june2009 replied to SimonRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That was a big NO in Pennsylvania. Ask your case

  23. Who does that?!

    june2009 replied to exp626's topic in Nurses Recovery

    And me. (Not since 9/27/10 though)

  24. Role call!

    june2009 replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Clean date 9/27/2010. I just completed my contract with PHMP October 2013 and was released in November. I am currently the ADON at a Ltc facility. The program of NA saved my life and I'm still very...

  25. Need to get my story out there

    june2009 replied to LostinMA's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I suggest that you get honest with your family. Honesty is a hughe spiritual principle and without it, you can't start to gain the trust of those close to