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  1. Suboxone use and the Boards of Nursing

    gmkj replied to imfree's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well said. I have been on it since 2006 .Some may say I am weak and still using but since I only answer to myself I say I am almost eight years in recovery. I can honestly say I have not used any...

  2. Just took random drug test

    gmkj replied to learninglessons12's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am in my 6th year. I unfortunatly wasnt so lucky finding a job. it took me three plusyears ti get back in nursing. i am however working in a ltc facility and have been there 3 years which one of I...

  3. Recreational THC = now starting IPN!

    gmkj replied to Honest&Hopeful&Hur's topic in Nurses Recovery

    best wishes Honest&hopeful

  4. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    gmkj replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am interested and will research this issue more. but in this case resident was definatly faking,seeing how her seizure stopped immediately and she never had one since.also had many other behavior...

  5. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    gmkj replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a women who also used to fake seizures I finally had to say in a nice way. I am not sure whaT YOU ARE HAVING BUT IT COUldnt be a seizure dear,I know this because you wouldnt be able to talk...

  6. suboxone and nursing (why are others so negative about this medication)

    gmkj posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I looked to see if there was already a thread on this subject. And I saw no recent ones so I thought I would start another one. I have been on Suboxone for almost 4 years without a single relapse. I...

  7. suboxone and nursing (why are others so negative about this medication)

    gmkj replied to gmkj's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ftoll24; I here yout having trouble getting off your last mg. why dont you try tapering slowly maybe .75 mg for a month then .5 mg then .25 or even two months. i think the people who have...

  8. Just took random drug test

    gmkj replied to learninglessons12's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i agree with the above posts when they say if you chose to smoke full well knowing what it could cost you then you may have a problem. there is a nurse in my group who just came to our group for using...

  9. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    gmkj replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow,did you ever think this thread would get so many posts,maybe we should print them out and put a copy in everyone of our

  10. Just took random drug test

    gmkj replied to learninglessons12's topic in Nurses Recovery

    do you have a union? if so tghey may be able to helpyou. they can fire you if you were under the influence.good luck,let us know how you make

  11. What is the upstate NY job market like?

    gmkj replied to JeanettePNP's topic in New York Nursing

    agency makes more but still not as much as

  12. What is the upstate NY job market like?

    gmkj replied to JeanettePNP's topic in New York Nursing

    The pay is half of what you get in nyc. their are mostly long term care positions. and rn' make about 25 dollars a hour. not two much more but i guess it depends on your experience and where you...

  13. will suboxone prohibit me from becoming a CNA?

    gmkj replied to amroke's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    as far as i know suboxone will not come out on a random emplyment drug screen. it has to be listed and is expensive. it will not show up as a regular narcotic. at least it never used to. I suggest you...

  14. Help! Trouble finding a job with my license being on probation!!!!

    gmkj replied to GotoGirlRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am not sure how far you wanna go to work as a nurse again but i worked as a cna(nursing asst) for eight months to prove what a reliable trusted valuable employee i could be. it paid off I am now...

  15. Just took random drug test

    gmkj replied to learninglessons12's topic in Nurses Recovery

    maybe they wont report it to the bon and as long as you no longer smoke may be o.k. I would not make any calls until you know for sure. Trust me you dont want to be involved with the TPAPN if you dont...

  16. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    gmkj replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I may work for you but since you are on medicaid "I ALSO PAY FOR YOU!"And "NO I AM NOT YOUR PRIVATE NURSE" "I HAVE 39 OTHER PATIENTS ON THIS FLOOR"!. THIS IS A LONG TERM CARE FACILITY NOT A HOTEL!"...

  17. Suboxone use and the Boards of Nursing

    gmkj replied to imfree's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know of a nurse who is in the proffesional assiatance program who lives in NY she is on suboxone for almost 4 years and has been doing wonderful she is working a slow taper and has gone grom 32 mg...

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

    gmkj replied to 2fast4uRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This may sound stupid but what is the OIG exclusion list and how do you find out if you are on

  19. Recreational THC = now starting IPN!

    gmkj replied to Honest&Hopeful&Hur's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congradulations, I am happy all your hardwork paid off. I know how great you feel. I remeber when I first got my job I could not believe it. I had waited 3 years and 8 months although my problem was...

  20. Nursing Home will not accept deaf students into their CNA course

    gmkj replied to Silent Prayer's topic in General Nursing

    I would not worry to much. In my experiance in the nursing home were i work if they want your attention they will through whatever is handy at you like a bed pan,water pitcure..... Only Kidding. I...

  21. Nursing Home will not accept deaf students into their CNA course

    gmkj replied to Silent Prayer's topic in General Nursing

    does it display bowel sounds, have you checked with nursing schools to see if they accept deaf students. I bet you can overcome this hurdle as I am sure you overcame many hurdles in your life so

  22. Nursing Home will not accept deaf students into their CNA course

    gmkj replied to Silent Prayer's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately I do not believe they take any special considerations for disability. Maybe you can get in another medical field such as phlebotomy. I do not know of any school you would be able to...

  23. Lab values.......please help!!!!!!!

    gmkj replied to nursingstudentstill's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congradulations on your graduating RN school and good luck with the nyclex. I am a Lpn and dont remeber that being on our test but i am sure rn is

  24. Suboxone side effects

    gmkj replied to iluvivt's topic in Addictions

    That seems like a great website with all kinds of health information. the website i mentioned has a forum where others post there own experience, I know I got allot of information and support. It is...

  25. suboxone and nursing (why are others so negative about this medication)

    gmkj replied to gmkj's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am sorry I believe I mixed you up with another nurse. I had read this nurse was on tramadol for pain and she had six years sobriety. I am still on voluntary monitoring program I am no longer on...