TXRN2

TXRN2

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  1. Conflicts of interest

    TXRN2 replied to all_over_again's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i surmise that my experience in a monitoring program is, indeed, more benign that all-over's- & some other's- experience. & maybe a major difference is that i am & have been able to...

  2. Conflicts of interest

    TXRN2 replied to all_over_again's topic in Nurses Recovery

    wow- oh my!! what has happened to make you feel this way? what's going on? hang in there- whatever it is will be

  3. Drug Rehab before nursing school

    TXRN2 replied to Will T.'s topic in Nurses Recovery

    FYI- & you may already know this- from what i have read on this forum- quitting suboxone cold turkey apparently isn't the way to go. taper down- & it's still evidently a rough road. best of...

  4. Falsly accussed of diversion

    TXRN2 replied to calk's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i'm a little confused. this happened in august 2008- now it's april 2011- what's been happening all this

  5. PCT'S training nurses?

    TXRN2 replied to macey'smom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    at the clinic where i work, new nurses train under a PCT for 6 weeks to learn the technical part of the job, then train with a nurse for 2 weeks for the nursing aspect of the job. i think this is a...

  6. New and scared

    TXRN2 replied to Sharonrninva's topic in Nurses Recovery

    sharonrninva- hang in there! i know what you are going through is very scary, indeed. take it one day at a time. tackle one thing at a time. focus first & foremost on recovery. everything will...

  7. A Point of View From a Dialysis Patient

    TXRN2 replied to NDXUFan's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    wow- i, too, am sorry that your kidneys don't work & you are a dialysis patient. i am also sorry that you are indeed so bitter & angry- this is not good for you! it is very unfair for you to...

  8. There is HOPE!

    TXRN2 replied to Will I Am's topic in Nurses Recovery

    congratulations!! i'm so very happy for

  9. I think I could be an Alcoholic.......

    TXRN2 replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    glad to see you're "back", jack- been wondering where you

  10. working while in diversion program

    TXRN2 replied to kad1228rn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i would definitely aks him first. my peer program has direct contact with my employer- both prior to employment & every 3 months- so i'm a little confused by

  11. sleep habits

    TXRN2 replied to cookiemonster84's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    i have been in dialysis for about 14 months now. prior to that i worked 12 hour nights for many years- was never a good day sleeper!! so, actually, getting up at 3:30 a.m. to be at work at 5:00 a.m....

  12. Just want to share for once

    TXRN2 replied to mona1023's topic in Nurses Recovery

    mona- michiegoose has given you some valuable information. this is also my 2nd time through a monitoring program. the first time, i was always compliant, did everything i had to- but, like you, i...

  13. I don't know what to do anymore (a spectator's grief)

    TXRN2 replied to life_aknew's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i, too, am so sorry for your anguish. being on the "other" side of such a situation, i can only imagine how you feel. not that it will help a lot right now, but keep in mind that it his addiction, not...

  14. On Probation-Can I Be a Dialysis Clinical Manager?

    TXRN2 replied to RNZenpeaceful's topic in Nurses Recovery

    if i were you, i would contact my case manager- since she is the one who will approve or disapprove this position for you. then you will know whether or not it is necessary to inform the others of...

  15. Thanksgiving Gratitude Thread

    TXRN2 replied to jackstem's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i am grateful to God for 13 months of sobriety, & the wonderful life that has i have as a result! i have an awesome little family that is continuing to heal & grow. i have a 2 year old...

  16. She was honest but...

    TXRN2 replied to curious_boss's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i agree with the above. if she is truly sincere about her recovery, she will make you one of the best employees you have ever had!! it can be very difficult to find a job while in a monitoring...

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

    TXRN2 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    hopefully all who are reading this know & will pass along to those who need to know & don't that whether you are an"addict" or an "alcoholic"- you MUST stay away from any & all...

  18. What a week!#$%$! But I'm still sober = )

    TXRN2 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    mucho, mucho kudos to you!!! this is what it's all about!! you go

  19. suggestions for RN positions without access to narcs

    TXRN2 replied to leilahoney's topic in Nurses Recovery

    another avenue not mentioned above is dialysis. there are no narcotics to be handled there, either. no potential problems

  20. Treated any differently for street drugs?

    TXRN2 replied to spizwink's topic in Nurses Recovery

    an addict is an addict- their drug of choice doesn't matter- the outcomes are all the same. others shouldn't be judging you- but that is their problem, not yours. what matters to you is your...

  21. HELP, in IPN and have job interview

    TXRN2 replied to tra10's topic in Nurses Recovery

    good luck with your interview!! yes, it's very scary- sell yourself to them before you ever mention IPN. focus on your strengths & skills. when IPN comes up, make sure they know how committed you...

  22. Roll call...status call...

    TXRN2 replied to MizChelleRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    beverly-from texas- in TPAPN. sobriety date 10-08-2009!! thank you, God! for saving me from myself! prior to that, left a job i had had for 18 years(but would have been fired if not)- voluntarily...

  23. Need some support Florida IPN

    TXRN2 replied to SWS RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    to limboagain & others: i just have a little bit of advice: yes, this is a difficult & lengthy process, but you can make it a little easier on yourself by following the mandates of your...

  24. Any point in fighting NA requirement?

    TXRN2 replied to all_over_again's topic in Nurses Recovery

    for myself: the alcohol & drug use were but a symptom of what was wrong with me. the 12 step program helped me to identify what was wrong with me that caused me to turn to alcohol & drugs to...

  25. Heightening anxiety with ISNAP

    TXRN2 replied to grace86's topic in Nurses Recovery

    okay, take a deep breath & be grateful for the blessings in your life. one year will fly by. my first year is almost over. most of us have 2 years- & many have 5. & i, like you, are very...