martysmiles

martysmiles

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  1. Why do I feel so horrible.

    martysmiles replied to cptluciejensen's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Nurseforatu, what a great testimony you have to tell. I would love to hear it all. Please Im or email me. If you feel like sharing. I to have been down that road and in recovery a year June 10,

  2. Does dr/pt confidentiality still count if pt is an rn and both work for same hospital

    martysmiles replied to nursedude22's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Mag, I'm not on drugs, an your right . I think it was pretty earlyhere when I responded to that question. Lack of sleep still affects me terribly and my brain still isn't chemically in

  3. Does dr/pt confidentiality still count if pt is an rn and both work for same hospital

    martysmiles replied to nursedude22's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, Doctor- patient relationship does stand and the doctor can not discuss anything with anyone unless he thinks you are a danger to yourself or someone else. Hippa Laws!! Now as far as your...

  4. North Carolina Roll Call

    martysmiles replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey, I'm in Gastonia, NC which is near Charlotte. Great place to

  5. Welcome to our new Nurses & Recovery support forum

    martysmiles replied to sirI's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you so much for your response. I have often wondered what reactions would be. I thought automatically that everyone already knew I was a addict or would soon know after I go back to work. I've...

  6. uncomfortable "selling" myself

    martysmiles replied to gr8fulnrs's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks, How wonderful that your happy and doing well. Your advice is awesome. The questions you were talking about, Where did you access

  7. Nurse to Patient Ratio in North Carolina

    martysmiles replied to sbrn01's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    My hosptial as well Na II can do all those things and blood

  8. Anyone Who Has Ever Applied for Reinstatement

    martysmiles replied to myownworstenemy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, gr8fulnrs. I understand that being truthful is a part of who we are in recovery. I was just curious as to how others respond to a nurse in

  9. Welcome to our new Nurses & Recovery support forum

    martysmiles replied to sirI's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you for your support and how wonderful to celebrate your 8th year of soberity. This gives me hope. Were your fellow nurses kind to you when you returned to work? I would like to think they would...

  10. TN Nurses Against Proposed Bill (SB 0009) for "Certified Medication Technicians"

    martysmiles replied to ccuRNinTN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Guys, this is soo scary to me. I can't even think about the liability of it all. I much rather give my meds and know my patients have received what there suppose to get and chart my actions than...

  11. Nurse to Patient Ratio in North Carolina

    martysmiles replied to sbrn01's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Gosh, Our ratio on med-surg floor were 8:1 on first. Nights 12:1 sometimes. Oncololgy sometimes 5:1 but mostly 8:1. Post Intensive Care 3:1, CC

  12. uncomfortable "selling" myself

    martysmiles replied to gr8fulnrs's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi, I'm facing the same soon too. I've been doing ok until now. I'm scared to death of going before the board. Convincing them that I'm ready to return to work. That I'm worthy. Heck, I've spent more...

  13. Welcome to our new Nurses & Recovery support forum

    martysmiles replied to sirI's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good morning, I'm a addict and I'm scared right now. I've been in recovery for 11 months and it is one day at a time. I need a support group and I realize that now just reading the post here. I'm so...

  14. Anyone Who Has Ever Applied for Reinstatement

    martysmiles replied to myownworstenemy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    How do other RN's and possible employers respond to your candid

  15. Need some encouragment and understanding

    martysmiles replied to amanurse75's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thoughts and prayers are with

  16. Need Help From Nurses In Recovery!

    martysmiles replied to bossynurse101's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Arosefromwreakage, I love your thought process. I am strong, healthy, sober and by goodness I deserve to be a nurse again. We become what we think that we are. Positive thing out,positive things in....

  17. Do Nurses in Recovery get hired for....

    martysmiles replied to 2fast4uRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oh No, I went through all of this and now no one is going to hire me? That stinks. Especially if your following your program. Drug free. Is it the paper work they don't want to mess with filling out?...

  18. Would you do it all over again?

    martysmiles replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but like many differently. I do not have my BSN and I'm going back for that as soon as I

  19. Losing Hope for Recovery

    martysmiles replied to krisssy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Krissy, Do not drive while under the influence of anything. You know this. Does your sponser live close by? All you need to do is

  20. Anyone Who Has Ever Applied for Reinstatement

    martysmiles replied to myownworstenemy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I believe the truth is best. I do not know how your BON works, ours makes you see an additionologist. And if you were truthful with him you have nothing to

  21. Generic Track @ ECU

    martysmiles replied to sclement23's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Being an A student doens't mean best nurse. We had C students that were better in physical care and techique than A students. But always strive to be your best and you'll get through. Yes, having your...

  22. Why do I feel so horrible.

    martysmiles replied to cptluciejensen's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You did her a major favor as a nurse and a friend. I wish just one of my friends had approached me out of care and concern for me and my patients. She doens't know it was any of you. Now comes the...

  23. Having a hard time with work and TPAPN...Help!!!

    martysmiles replied to OSoStressed's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi, This is my first time sharing my story with anyone other than family and Doctors, I have been drug free, sober for 10 months and seven days. Thank you God!!. Man, why do we punish ourself so...