ms. papa RN AGAIN

ms. papa RN AGAIN

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  1. Anyone a recovering nurse in Kansas?

    ms. papa RN AGAIN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    This may sound like a silly question, but I am very curious. Is anyone out there a nurse in recovery that has gotten a job in Kansas. I am STILL trying to get hired and I am officially discouraged....

  2. Need some support Florida IPN

    ms. papa RN AGAIN replied to SWS RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just wanted to pop up and offer some support for you during this difficult time. I am there and it sucks. I guess we all just have to keep swimming!!!:typing And

  3. Online Sponsor?

    ms. papa RN AGAIN replied to Chaz C.'s topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just wanted to say good luck and GREAT JOB!!!!

  4. Gotta question

    ms. papa RN AGAIN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am now done with my monitoring program as previously posted and have recently begun the application process. I am basically casting a wide net and keeping my fingers crossed. My question is, do I...

  5. Gotta question

    ms. papa RN AGAIN replied to ms. papa RN AGAIN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I actually agree with you regarding the idea that if we are in remission we aren't a threat. I also think that divulging to the HR people sucks. My first run of interviews i handled by basically...

  6. How did you get your self esteem up to go on job interviews???

    ms. papa RN AGAIN replied to GotoGirlRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just wanted to give you a quick burst of support and hopefully a tiny boost in your mood. I don't really have any all knowing, sage advice for you, but I am familiar with the anxiety provoking...

  7. Gotta question

    ms. papa RN AGAIN replied to ms. papa RN AGAIN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I love people like you. I looked back at your posts and I noticed a common theme...you are always right ("100% right" at times haha) I bring my past out here to get support, its what this forum is...

  8. Gotta question

    ms. papa RN AGAIN replied to ms. papa RN AGAIN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    well ok then... whatever...an opinion I asked for and an opinion I got. U obviously read something into that statement I didn't intend and really can't see still. Oh well, I'm not trying to prove to...

  9. Gotta question

    ms. papa RN AGAIN replied to ms. papa RN AGAIN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I guess I probably knew the answer when I asked...I am just sooooo scared that all could be for naught and I will never get hired. I have only been out again for a week so maybe I will try to think...

  10. I DID IT!! (Well most of it anyway)

    ms. papa RN AGAIN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    All of my time, money, sweat and tears has finally paid off. I finally got my license returned to me in its original unencumbered state!! I completed my KNAP program in April and received my card in...

  11. My life.

    ms. papa RN AGAIN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I became addicted to Lortabs while in nursing school. They "helped" me have the "energy and focus" to get my studies, clinicals and family life obligations done with what I saw as being "perfection."...

  12. My life.

    ms. papa RN AGAIN replied to ms. papa RN AGAIN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    now for the good news... my beautiful baby boy, trenton charles arrived on april 10th at 5:22 pm. he weighed in at a long and skinny 7lbs 2.8oz and 20 in. he is perfect. four days later on april 14th...

  13. My life.

    ms. papa RN AGAIN replied to ms. papa RN AGAIN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello there. Sorry I didn't think about giving an update before!! I actually have a tremendous amount of good news to report, I have just been rather busy living it all. I have almost completed my...

  14. Male Nurses/female Patients

    ms. papa RN AGAIN replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am an RN and I am ashamed to say that when I admitted to the hospital to deliver my daughter last year and saw that my nurse was a man I thought to myself "this sucks". I didn't think he was gonna...

  15. what do i say?

    ms. papa RN AGAIN replied to SassyErRn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I totally agree with the idea of staying on the dl as much as possible. When you are with the assistance/monitoring programs still and need there to be someone to vouch for your employment etc with...

  16. Got a job!!!

    ms. papa RN AGAIN replied to SassyErRn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thats really exciting news and I am very happy for

  17. Need Advice On How To Proceed

    ms. papa RN AGAIN replied to PEPPER1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When I reinstated my license I started by contacting my states monitoring program (KNAP) and spoke with them. I wasn't able to actually enroll with them before my reinstatement app was on file but...

  18. RN husband addicted to opiates

    ms. papa RN AGAIN replied to joker2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow, it is so strange to read words like that of southernbeegirl. It all sounds so familiar- it was me too. I was addicted with my now ex-husband and together we burned up stuff all over multiple...

  19. Please help. Need job SOON!!

    ms. papa RN AGAIN replied to lance197728's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats on the job!! That is wonderful news and it really gives me hope. I have been working as a waitress and volunteering as an RN to get through my restriction time b/c I was having no luck...

  20. Some good news!

    ms. papa RN AGAIN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sorry its been so long since I have posted or replied to anyone. I have tried to at least keep updated on things but my daughter is 13 months old now and when I get on the computer she suddenly wants...

  21. "Why are you proud of that ??!!"

    ms. papa RN AGAIN replied to sissiesmama's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Nine years is an amazing accomplishment and you should be proud of that!! What an ignorant and judgemental person it would take to think you meant that you were proud of your diverting!! Some people...

  22. getting a job with a narc restriction

    ms. papa RN AGAIN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Does anyone have a suggestion for the best hope of getting hired with a narcotics restriction? Its only for 6 months and I have been clean for 3 years, however, I did not practice nursing during that...

  23. School and past drug convictions

    ms. papa RN AGAIN replied to jhb213's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't live in CA so it may be different there, but I don't remember being asked anything about my past to attend school. Now when it came time for graduation and applying for my license and to take...

  24. I have an honest, heartfelt question....

    ms. papa RN AGAIN replied to justme1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I myself have been a lifetime drug users (different things on different levels.) I lived in a very small town growing up and started drinking in middle school. I did it every weekend, like most of...

  25. Soooo discouraged!!

    ms. papa RN AGAIN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well I still have not gotten a job! I have been to 3 interviews so far always being diligent to disclose my recovery status and the fact that I have a 6 month key restriction on the phone while...