WoodchuckRN

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1. Adderall addiction

   WoodchuckRN replied to wondergirl22's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Just wanna remind folks of some clinically important terminological distinctions, since many posts on this thread conflate the terms. TOLERANCE and even DEPENDENCE do NOT in themselves mean ADDICTION....

2. Recovering RNs reorienting to psych specialty?

   WoodchuckRN replied to WoodchuckRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Thanks for the optimistic feedback. You know, the fear of judgment and rejection among us is huge, since most of us sober up to become the most self-critical animals in existence. Dropping the...

3. Detox and Nursing???

   WoodchuckRN replied to twicexmommy's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Download the application for RN license by exam from the Ill board of nursing. In Virginia there's a series of questions, among them is whether you've been in treatment for substance abuse issues or...

4. Recovering RNs reorienting to psych specialty?

   WoodchuckRN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

   Hi, everyone. I'm an RN x8 years, 2 1/2 years C&S as of December 3rd, and am exploring grad school options that will open doors to counseling and advance practice roles in mental health. Most...