LilRedRN1973

LilRedRN1973

ICU, psych, corrections

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  1. Nurses who DON'T work in a hospital, what do you do?

    LilRedRN1973 replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

    I went into ICU straight out of nursing school and after a few years of that and some major life changing events, I'm now happy to say I found my "niche" at an outpatient mental health medication...

  2. Pre-Nursing Student in Recovery

    LilRedRN1973 replied to AnonymouslyPosting's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know in my state, if you have ever been treated for it and you do not disclose this on your application AND the board finds out down the road, they can permanently revoke your license. However, if...

  3. Narcotic Use and Diversion in Nursing

    LilRedRN1973 replied to CASTLEGATES's topic in Nurses Recovery

    A very good date indeed....my birthday! Also the day I will be renewing my license for the first time after getting it back! Congrats!!!

  4. Voluntary Withdrawal

    LilRedRN1973 replied to GymNurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    A nurse in our program is moving to Greece and put her license on inactive status. She was told when she is ready to move back to the states, she can start her contract back up and resume everything...

  5. My doctor prescribed Midrin for chronic H/A and Migraines

    LilRedRN1973 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm curious to know if there is any history of people misusing Midrin? I have had chronic migraines and tension headaches since I was about 13 and they've only gotten worse as I get older. My mother...

  6. My doctor prescribed Midrin for chronic H/A and Migraines

    LilRedRN1973 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So after voicing my concerns with my doctor, I am now on Topamax in an effort to prevent my migraines. The propanolol seemed like it was working okay but I was having horrible fits of coughing that I...

  7. night shift

    LilRedRN1973 replied to alive_again's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yep....I'm not allowed to work nights for the duration of my 5 year contract. I can work up to 10pm, so swing is allowed. We are also restricted from being able to give narcotics for the first year,...

  8. So who do nurses marry or have as civil partners???

    LilRedRN1973 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    My husband is a Correctional Sergeant in one of the prisons here in town. He's toyed with the idea of going to nursing school after he pulls his retirement (at 45 ) and working in the psychiatric...

  9. My doctor prescribed Midrin for chronic H/A and Migraines

    LilRedRN1973 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks, Jack! I will print this out as well as information from that link and give it to my doc. We will have to continue looking for another treatment for the migraines, I guess. At least the...

  10. IPN affecting other professional licenses.

    LilRedRN1973 replied to GymNurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My husband is finally getting the jist of it after a year and a half. He no longer says things like "well, can't you just call in", etc. We removed my mom from the ventilator Sunday afternoon and I...

  11. My doctor prescribed Midrin for chronic H/A and Migraines

    LilRedRN1973 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you for that. I do have chronic pain but thankfully, it's fairly mild (I have had rheumatoid arthritis since I was about 30 and used to take large amounts of narcotic pain meds, justifying the...

  12. IPN affecting other professional licenses.

    LilRedRN1973 replied to GymNurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Not to mention that the program of recovery is one based on rigorous honesty. I am amazed all the time at how often those old thoughts creep back into my head and realize how much they kept me sick....

  13. My doctor prescribed Midrin for chronic H/A and Migraines

    LilRedRN1973 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm guessing you posted that because of the section they have on alternatives for treatment......so the only option it gave for migraines was Triptans, which my doctor tried. If anyone else out there...

  14. My doctor prescribed Midrin for chronic H/A and Migraines

    LilRedRN1973 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My doctor does have a history with addiction (this is why I dumped my other doctor who I was getting my narcotics from and found him). He did say that although it has a mild sedative in it, there...

  15. Need a vent -- disabled parking

    LilRedRN1973 replied to DolceVita's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I wanted to say I empathize with you. My husband is rated as 20% disabled from his time in the Army and although he doesn't look handicapped, his knees cause him problems from time to time (he's had...

  16. Will I B EVERMORE???

    LilRedRN1973 replied to deedledum's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I thought my life was over when I was found unconscious while at work at the end of my shift. I figured I would be working in the paint department of Lowe's for the rest of my life (the job I got...

  17. I think I could be an Alcoholic.......

    LilRedRN1973 replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This is exactly what I am perplexed about when I see groups branching off, such as CMA (Crystal Meth Anonymous), PA (Pills Anonymous), etc. But I can kind of understand because in the beginning, I...

  18. extreme anxiey...need advice

    LilRedRN1973 replied to banannabag's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I've always had anxiety and depression.....until I got about 6-8 months into sobriety. I found that I no longer needed an antidepressant and my anxiety is dealt with in ways other than popping pills...

  19. IPN affecting other professional licenses.

    LilRedRN1973 replied to GymNurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    LOL...I wish mine were that low as well. I pay $50 for each urine drug screen and get chosen AT LEAST once a month (September I hit the lottery and had to test 3 times). I also pay $25 a week for my...

  20. increased confusion with pain med

    LilRedRN1973 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a common misconception. Tramadol is a very weak opiate. This is taken from medicinenet.com: DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Tramadol is a man-made (synthetic) analgesic (pain reliever). Its exact...

  21. TPAPN...Uggghh!!

    LilRedRN1973 replied to bigdttu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I work at an outpatient medication clinic for psychiatric patients. I LOVE my job! Nice, normal hours, 13 paid holidays a year (I love never having to work Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.), great...

  22. How easy is it to lose your nursing license?

    LilRedRN1973 replied to Ted D's topic in Nursing Career

    I was wondering the same thing...LOL. Oxycontin Immediate Release would make drug addicts VERY happy...they wouldnt' have crush up the tablets! And giving Oxycontin PRN is definitely a big no-no. I...

  23. Start nursing school with a newborn at home?

    LilRedRN1973 replied to nurse2B444's topic in General Nursing

    I have a 13 year old, a 10 year old, and a 2 year old. When I went through nursing school, the older ones were 6 and 3. At that age, it was a little easier to get through school because the older...

  24. If You Only Had One Wish...

    LilRedRN1973 replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It would be to share more time with my mother as a sober person. She passed away this August suddenly and was only able to share about a year of my sobriety with me. We were just beginning to repair...

  25. What do your benefits cost?

    LilRedRN1973 replied to pennyg1's topic in General Nursing

    I have a colleague who works for a small outpatient surgical center and she gets a check of approx. $400/month just for refusing that company's insurance (her husband is employed by the county and...