lifeistweet

lifeistweet has 20 years experience and specializes in icu,ccu,sicu,crna.

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1. Can they do this?

   lifeistweet replied to Randomnurse3's topic in Nurses Recovery

   My nephew was recently required to have a hair follicle test before being hired for an ENGINEERING job. They are getting cheaper and more routinely

2. ? About Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing

   lifeistweet replied to curiousrdh's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Fortes Lab will not disclose to you what you are being tested for. Seems a little bit fishy. Will that keep you sober, by not

3. HPRP get legal advice first

   lifeistweet replied to Spike45's topic in Nurses Recovery

   What do you mean by "case closed"? Are you done with the program or have they kicked you out? You can petition to be readmitted. I know two or three RN's in my group who had to petition to get back...

4. Going to hearing tomorrow

   lifeistweet replied to all_over_again's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Good luck. I suggest an attorney or make sure you are VERY organized and have everything documented, even then without an attorney they have the upper hand for sure. What

5. giving up vrp?

   lifeistweet replied to lpn in pa's topic in Nurses Recovery

   An attorney will make all the difference! The BON/state will jerk you around but not so much if you have an attorney. I didn't get one and it was a HUGE mistake. The job market stinks and with any...

6. Diversion Program and Employment

   lifeistweet replied to MightyMilly's topic in Nurses Recovery

   If your DOC is alcohol you may not get narcotic restrictions. Start documenting your efforts at recovery, very important to the BON. When you attend AA get a paper signed that says you were there....

7. Nurses self reporting?

   lifeistweet replied to Nursered13's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Definately get an attorney. Go to nurseprotect.net and get signed up. It's easier now while you have some money than after you have been out of work for a year. Don't freak out, get help. I didn't and...

8. Can they do this?

   lifeistweet replied to Randomnurse3's topic in Nurses Recovery

   The job market is rough out there. I hope you can find a better one that is more supportive soon. I just hope your hair is worth all this. If things do progress it will be Hell.

9. Violation of privacy

   lifeistweet replied to sissykim's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Hair testing has gotten much cheaper, so I hope they switch soon. Hair can cover 3-4 months so we would only have to be tested 3-4 times a year! I feel it would be cheaper, more convenient and...

10. So for 23 1/2 months, I've been an addict, not an alcoholic.....

    lifeistweet replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Jack, I thought I wanted to get off all my "nutso" mind altering meds, so I quit my pristque cold turkey. What a disaster!! And it wasn't just the cold turkey thing. I WAS nutso, even after the...

11. Smackdown by the BON

    lifeistweet replied to all_over_again's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm from Michigan also and had to go before the board. I had a six month suspension that they extended to 1.5 years for hearings and delays. Then it has taken me a year to find a job. The board does...

12. Diverted drugs, got caught, fired and arrested...

    lifeistweet replied to erem's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Self report to your states diversion program if your state has one. Get yourself into a recovery program and start recording all your recovery efforts. Go to meetings daily, if you can, and get your...

13. New book regarding addiction in nurses

    lifeistweet replied to jackstem's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Jack, Ordered my copy and will ahre with the group at our next

14. Any RN Positions in Mich?

    lifeistweet replied to Tanlie226's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know several RN's who were hired into Dialysis Units (Fresenius) and community mental health. They have recieved alot of funding from the government at

15. Tested positive for dilaudid

    lifeistweet replied to bobertsmith's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Really curious, how can you test positive for dilaudid when you aren't using it? Do you think it was a mix up? I would offer a hair test. It will show three months history and prove your innocense....