Rascal1

Rascal1

Med-Surg., Agency Nursing, LTC., MDS.

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  1. $$ RN liscence $$

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    You made great points. I really don't want to see our renewal go up to $ 200 bucks next year

  2. Happy National Nurses week !

    Rascal1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Let's celebrate and share this important time TOGETHER ! Take a moment to send your State Representative a brief, intelligent e-mail or letter highlighting your / our concerns , ideas and demands...

  3. 5 years today!

    Rascal1 replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Happy, Happy Birthday ! !

  4. Renewal cost of your license ?

    Rascal1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What does your state charge you every year to renew your nurse's license ? Does that amount go up every year ? It is a shame we can't deduct it at tax

  5. Losing Hope for Recovery

    Rascal1 replied to krisssy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Krissy, you're getting a lot of great advice and support here ! And I must agree with what others have shared that you are not in relapse behavior when you take medications as prescribed. It is...

  6. My life.

    Rascal1 replied to ms. papa RN AGAIN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations and you are an inspiration

  7. Need some encouragment and understanding

    Rascal1 replied to amanurse75's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My heart goes out to you. And I can't offer any better words of wisdom than Jack has given you. You and your family are in my prayers. Big hugs to

  8. Fired should I just give up the profession

    Rascal1 replied to erinsmom's topic in Nursing Career

    That is pretty extreme,to consider giving up your profession. I don't think there could be a nurse here at allnurses.com or most any where else that could say that they have never made a mistake or an...

  9. Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Rascal1 replied to Jeanine1970's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I know what you go through. I was dx'd w/ R.A. about 3 years ago. I take prednisone and methotrexate right now. I have had some really bad nights,where I almost wished I was dead. You can't help...

  10. Wasted Years

    Rascal1 replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow Marla,you are awesome !! Absolutely, I could not have said it better. And Mag. thanks for listening to my long... tirade last nite.(shocked,got fired)....

  11. I'm still in shock ...!

    Rascal1 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm trying to get a grip on being terminated from my job,just about sixty days into it. I really think my co-worker/officemate set me up for impending failure... She seemed to put me off constantly...

  12. I'm still in shock ...!

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know exactly what you mean. I think part of recovery is learning how to retrain your brain to react,respond and act without the "need" for drugs or booze. Something like that. Snuggling with our...

  13. I'm still in shock ...!

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey thanks mag, for letting me vent off...I've been so **** off...!! And being a baby...:icon_roll

  14. Questions on Nursing

    Rascal1 replied to MelanieC90's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Melanie, With a career in nursing there is so much room for growth and an abundance of specialties one can pursue. Flexibility in hours, shifts,work as much or as little you want depending on your...

  15. Questions on Nursing

    Rascal1 replied to MelanieC90's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos to you for the strength you have !! It's a very practicle idea to go to a community college first and get your prerequisites done. Some people apply to an LPN program first to get a taste for...

  16. HELP....Please...Trying to research a subject

    Rascal1 replied to KCP73's topic in General Nursing

    Did you try the Infectious disease specialty forum here at allnurses.com ? I'm not sure why there should be a reason for any mandatory HIV testing for health care workers. They do not share their...

  17. Happy Easter!

    Rascal1 replied to Teebee5's topic in General Nursing

    Happy Easter !!

  18. Responsible for being on call ?

    Rascal1 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi all, I'm wondering how many MDS. nurses are asked to be part of the weekend on call rotation. And how about covering and or having to go in on your assigned weekend to work the

  19. SPELLING BEE!

    Rascal1 replied to Lucky0220's topic in General Nursing

    "And when we were wrong promptly admitted it" from the AA 12 steps. Namely,Step

  20. Interview apparel ?

    Rascal1 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Do you wear casual street clothing or scrubs and a labcoat ? Wondering what you would do ? Thanks

  21. New in recovery and just fired from my new job......

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    And I wish had had the foresight to see this genetic addiction ticker going off on me in my 40's...!! Still have most of the energy I had in my

  22. New in recovery and just fired from my new job......

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for the support and advice. I realize there are many underlying dynamics that go on in the work place between individuals,like resentments,insecurities and hidden and not so hidden agendas....

  23. Drug addicted nurses

    Rascal1 replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    With regard to iloveclay's post, it becomes so apparent how vastly different our circumstances may be that drive some of us "to drink". But then can there be those who become addicted because it...

  24. Drug addicted nurses

    Rascal1 replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well, I would have to disagree with this thought. I am once again the daughter,sister,mother and friend to those I left behind,while" I was away" . Because I WAS taken hostage by that...

  25. Drug addicted nurses

    Rascal1 replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes !! ... Pickles are great !! This recovery business is really an eye opening experience and I'd never want to be a cucumber again. The love and compassion that is so abundant in "the rooms" helped...