LilRedRN1973

LilRedRN1973

ICU, psych, corrections

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  1. Jobs not in the hospital setting

    LilRedRN1973 replied to AmyCan's topic in General Nursing

    New grads are welcome where I work. It's an outpatient psychiatric medication clinic that is run by the state. I work Monday-Friday with an hour for lunch. I get 13 paid holidays a year, great...

  2. OIG Exclusions List + affect on nurses ability work

    LilRedRN1973 replied to debnky's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    This was a big issue in the dialysis clinics in my area. Another nurse in recovery was put on "leave" until the issue was cleared up due to the large number of Medicare patients dialysis sees. He...

  3. OIG Exclusions List + affect on nurses ability work

    LilRedRN1973 replied to debnky's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This was a big issue in the dialysis clinics in my area. Another nurse in recovery was put on "leave" until the issue was cleared up due to the large number of Medicare patients dialysis sees. He...

  4. Who loves their job?

    LilRedRN1973 replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same way! I came from the ICU and thought that's where I belonged. But I love going to work every day, enjoy the regular hours I have, love the patients (even the borderlines who test my...

  5. Do you ever plan on leaving the bedside?

    LilRedRN1973 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Here are some links to get your friend started: http://www.intnsa.org/ http://www.addictionrecov.org/paradigm/P_PR_F98/FrontLine.html...

  6. Do you ever plan on leaving the bedside?

    LilRedRN1973 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I never thought I would be happy anywhere BUT the bedside. I loved doing total patient care in the ICU and thought I was where I belonged. But after a forced change in environment (I'm in recovery...

  7. D.O. VS. CRNA

    LilRedRN1973 replied to Angela.CRNA2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    And don't overlook the fact that many CRNA programs will not allow you to work while attending their programs due to the rigorous

  8. What are you thankful for today?

    LilRedRN1973 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thankful for: My 3 healthy, happy, loving kids One amazingly devoted husband A truly awesome sponsor A job I look forward to every single day (this is indeed a blessing!) A great support system of...

  9. ? about FirstLab or drug testing...

    LilRedRN1973 replied to sl33y's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ugh, I had to spend $150 last month on my drug tests (I was picked three times...lucky me!) and so far this month, $100 (twice during October). Nice that they are testing me so frequently right...

  10. Our new Addictions Nursing forum!!

    LilRedRN1973 replied to sirI's topic in Addictions

    Thank you for this forum!! I've been looking for something I can use my personal experience in and this fits the bill. Until I read on here about CARN's, I was contemplating taking classes to obtain...

  11. Davita working environment?

    LilRedRN1973 replied to NavyNurse92's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The company I worked for, Liberty, paid $28/hour for the first year and then a pay raise up to $35/hour if you stayed on with the company. Davita pays about the same. The pay was really good but I...

  12. ? about FirstLab or drug testing...

    LilRedRN1973 replied to sl33y's topic in Nurses Recovery

    They call you? That's nice. I have to call in daily, 365 days a year to find out if it's my day to test or not. On the weekdays, it's not so difficult to remember but weekends, I tend to lose track...

  13. Where has everyone gone??

    LilRedRN1973 replied to blueheaven's topic in Nurses Recovery

    One of the things I love best about my current job is those who have struggled with sobriety over the years and have finally "gotten it". What a joy to be able to congratulate someone on their 1 year...

  14. jobs for nurses in recovery?????????

    LilRedRN1973 replied to dfhcih's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My first job after getting my license reinstated was at a dialysis clinic. Unfortunately, 14 1/2 hour days and working with a very difficult coworker who insisted on leaving me as the supervising RN...

  15. Nurses Self Reporting (MICH)

    LilRedRN1973 replied to Tanlie226's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In my state, if you do not self report, you are not given the option of a monitoring agreement where after 5 years, it's wiped from your record. You are given probation and if you step outside your...

  16. need some support

    LilRedRN1973 replied to knightsofni's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations! That's wonderful and you already secured employment! I know several of the nurses in Nevada's monitoring program up in the north are unable to find a job due to being in the...

  17. Just finished a great book about one nurse's struggle w/addiction

    LilRedRN1973 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I've been wanting to read this book for quite some time and finally received it from Amazon.com. Just finished reading it and I would highly recommend it for anyone in any stages of recovery. I...

  18. New face of addiction in America

    LilRedRN1973 replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My addiction also started with pain medication, first prescribed for my numerous oral surgeries (for which I was easily able to obtain refills, long after the surgeries were over) and then for my...

  19. New to psychiatric nursing and would love any and all advice/suggestions!

    LilRedRN1973 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am brand new to the world of psychiatric nursing and am finding it VERY interesting. I have had several years experience in trauma ICU, then about 6 months of dialysis. So obviously, my knowledge...

  20. Surprised at feelings of guilt and shame with drug test results

    LilRedRN1973 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I start a new job on Monday and last Tuesday had to take a pre-employment urine drug screen. On Thursday, I receive a phone call from my new supervisor, who states he is concerned because he was...

  21. need some support

    LilRedRN1973 replied to knightsofni's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's pretty much a go....the BON is just a formality. Congrats!!!! That's great news and I'm glad it worked out for you. The DAC can be pretty understanding and I have felt nothing but support from...

  22. New to psychiatric nursing and would love any and all advice/suggestions!

    LilRedRN1973 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you for your responses. I don't have anything really specific; I thought maybe there might be some good advice from seasoned psych RN's about things they have seen and heard over the years....

  23. ? about FirstLab or drug testing...

    LilRedRN1973 replied to sl33y's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't pay anything for the facility to collect, as long as it's a LabCorp. If I go anywhere else, I pay around $15-30 collection fee. The tests themselves are $50 each and I am tested once a...

  24. need some support

    LilRedRN1973 replied to knightsofni's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I wanted to let you know I've spoken with several RN's in our state who have very similar stories as you. They have all been granted licenses and most with fewer restrictions/requirements than...

  25. recently quit pot-marijuana surprized about withdrawl.

    LilRedRN1973 replied to perfecthairforever's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I had the same attitude as Mitchell before I found recovery and sobriety. I defended marijuana to anyone who would listen. And I remember being able to put down the joint/pipe after 3 years of daily...