lifeistweet

lifeistweet

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  1. TPAPN

    lifeistweet replied to bigdttu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You have to be in TPAPN because of mental

  2. The Black List

    lifeistweet replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    To momofsix, I have six kids too!! It definately gives you the courage to get out there and look for jobs! Mt story is much the same as yours. After 21 mo. I am just getting back into nursing....

  3. Drug Testing

    lifeistweet replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Anyone with a professional license to protect BEWARE!.. You can lose your license in a hurry and for casual use alone. BON's can pretty much do as they see fit. No innocent until proven guilty or...

  4. Just starting assistance program, question!?

    lifeistweet replied to purple_peonies's topic in Nurses Recovery

    purple peonies (love the name), Make sure you keep copies of everything mailed to you and that you mail to your program. Our program is VERY disorganized and info is lost left and right. I learned...

  5. TPAPN...Uggghh!!

    lifeistweet replied to bigdttu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    aaspender, Thanks for your story. You are an inspiration to all of us who are still struggling through the system. :yeah:ODAAT and

  6. Just starting assistance program, question!?

    lifeistweet replied to purple_peonies's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Purple peonies, Our program is cash up front for everything. I'm one of the lucky ones whose insurance covers my addictionist visits, $75/mo. I have to pay first and submit for reimbursement later....

  7. Please Help!

    lifeistweet replied to besa's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If I could take notes into the hearing I would. I know if I didn't I would forget important details. Best of Luck! Jen

  8. Please Help!

    lifeistweet replied to besa's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Be organized and make sure you tell them everything you have been doing over the last year to aid your recovery. Volunteer work, EVERYTHING!! Good Luck!

  9. Make license inactive?

    lifeistweet replied to jlford1121's topic in General Nursing

    It's not that expensive, I would keep mine active. You never know when you might need it, especially in this

  10. Question about small group therapy

    lifeistweet replied to banannabag's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Bananabag, My caduceus group that is free is very helpful. I feel this "therapist" doesn't want the others from our group to attend this meeting because they will quit attending his meeting. (or...

  11. Question about small group therapy

    lifeistweet replied to banannabag's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Bannabag, I can sooooo relate. My group therapy is a joke. The "therapist" tries to bring out issues that I can't even understand what he is talking about. He himself is an addict and has tons of...

  12. TPAPN...Uggghh!!

    lifeistweet replied to bigdttu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good Luck on Wednesday.

  13. To be Salaried or Not.

    lifeistweet replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    No way would i work salary! I've worked many hospitals in my career and ALL of them had nurses work alot of

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

    lifeistweet replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats on your license. The HPRP in Michigan is pretty much zero tolerance for any drugs. I think if your addictionists approves your prescription they will allow some medications for pain and...

  15. Best Shoes for Nursing

    lifeistweet replied to mooremds's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Love my

  16. I actually like being a CNA - should I become an RN?

    lifeistweet replied to HospiceCarer's topic in General Nursing

    This is the time to get your education so when the job market turns around you are ready with your RN in hand. With your CNA experience, school and getting a job afterwards should be easier. Maybe...

  17. anyone out there on vivitrol injections?

    lifeistweet posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have been clean and sober for almost two years and am returning to work as a CRNA working with drugs obviously. I feel very strong in my recovery but my addictionist has suggested starting vivitrol...

  18. I am GOING OUT OF MY MIND!!!

    lifeistweet replied to catmom1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Know exactly what you are going through! I had a hearing with the state last Dec. and didn't get a response letter until April of the next year!! It was hell waiting and then they said I had to wait...

  19. Cried at Work...& Investigations

    lifeistweet replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you should begin to look for a different employer. This doen't sound like a good work

  20. arested for harassment 3 yrs ago

    lifeistweet replied to patrick921's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    get a lawyer. Old records can be expunged. It's worth the effort and money to do so. good

  21. anyone out there on vivitrol injections?

    lifeistweet replied to lifeistweet's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for your thoughts. I feel very strong in my recovery with a great sponsor and support system. Don't knw how long my doc will want the

  22. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    lifeistweet replied to sharona97's topic in Nurses Recovery

    :heartbeatI'm so glad your son is getting off the methadone. I never used it, my addictionist uses seboxone(temporarily) and vivitrol injections to prevent relapse. Methadone withdrawl is the...

  23. Those who want to get out of nursing..

    lifeistweet replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    There r soooo many alternatives to clinical nursing. The pay may not be the same but if you r miserable it's worth a try to make a change. Try Community health (currently hiring here in depressed...

  24. Any other new grads considering a PhD?

    lifeistweet replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'd go to med school before all that ed for no $$ in

  25. LSU CRNA

    lifeistweet replied to msrn25's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Take all the courses you can ahead of time. You will be so happy you did later when you are totally exhausted and worn out from clinicals. Good luck! peace8 crna in