Code55

Code55

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  1. Assess This Offer...

    Code55 posted a topic in Travel

    New to travel or agency nursing. Contact offer: $32/hr + $1400 housing. Area is in the State of Washington, my back yard. Perhaps, I can bleed them out a little more? or "I can also pay you $24/hr...

  2. Bad reaction by prospective employer

    Code55 replied to catmom1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey Catmom, I'm sorry to hear of your dilemma. Some of these monitoring programs place you in the "damned if you do and damned if you don't" position. My state is one of those too. We can argue all...

  3. NCBON: Is this an Invasion of privacy ?

    Code55 replied to Got2B's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oh, I forgot to mention, the ultimate test method would be to individually straight cath us followed by a good dose of UTIs! &^*#)$)# #$%$#! Enhanced screening methods for all of...

  4. NCBON: Is this an Invasion of privacy ?

    Code55 replied to Got2B's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What's next? In a case as a male they would just "hold it" to the cup? Females they would get on their knees and hold the cup in the toilet. It's interesting everyone is screaming about these new...

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

    Code55 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Great discussion point! During treatment I agree that I was an addict, no question, but could I also be a alcoholic? I pondered that a few day and came to the conclusion that it really doesn't matter...

  6. Violation of privacy

    Code55 replied to sissykim's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Let me jump into the mix. My state changed the monitoring agency which has reflected tighter monitoring requirements, including observed urines. After 3 years or more non observed urines, I had my...

  7. Just took random drug test

    Code55 replied to learninglessons12's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The rule of thumb with a situation like yours is seek out an attorney. It might save you a lot of trouble and will be well worth it. Don't go into this alone without legal advise. Please do not say...

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

    Code55 replied to erem's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Jack is right! Unfortunately before I self reported to the board, I had only one nurse (in recovery and on BON monitoring) who was advising me to tell them everything (in an effort to "clear my...

  9. Bad reaction by prospective employer

    Code55 replied to catmom1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's interesting that most employers or managers still believe the line, "once a drug addict, always a drug (active) addict." I sure they treat their addicted patient's the say way while seemingly...

  10. Roll call...status call...

    Code55 replied to MizChelleRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My name is Glenn from Oregon. Sobriety date: Apr. 13, 2007. Self referred to treatment and BON with a 5 year monitoring program. License was always unencumbered. Fired from a 7 year RN position after...

  11. Any point in fighting NA requirement?

    Code55 replied to all_over_again's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The moment you take the gun away and leave my sight, I will down all the remaining booze and slam drugs into my veins! The question is how long to you plan on holding the gun to my kids head? At some...

  12. Missed FirstLab daily check-in...Fined by RN board

    Code55 replied to lexielynn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Did I understand correctly? You missed a call-in without being called to test? If the missed call included being called to test, I could see where major consequences can happen. Missed called are...

  13. another clueless employer

    Code55 replied to texasgirl77's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey get this, I interviewed at inpatient chemical dependency treatment facility within a major hospital and was declined the position. My background is mental health and now with over 3 years in...

  14. Any point in fighting NA requirement?

    Code55 replied to all_over_again's topic in Nurses Recovery

    12-Step programs are not religion based. It is simply a program based upon spiritually and any higher power greater than yourself. Religion is something very specific to a culture or people and has a...

  15. Any point in fighting NA requirement?

    Code55 replied to all_over_again's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Glad you posted your concerns and questions. It sounds like the BON is requiring 12-step meeting attendance? Will they approve other support groups? I would suspect they just want you attending some...

  16. any nurses in recovery in PA?

    Code55 replied to june2009's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Get a solid foot in recovery first before attempting to get a job first if you can financially. I took about a year off work before applying for work. The shame and guilt was difficult enough and you...

  17. Any PEER nurses from OK out there?

    Code55 replied to luvche's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ya, it really suck getting work. If what you mean by voluntary is that you self- reported? I self reported as well and sometimes regret it. It's been very difficult to get a job. Nurse managers and...

  18. No freaking jobs!

    Code55 replied to texasgirl77's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was recently denied a position in Residential Chemical Dependency within a hospital. I have over 8 years of acute psych experience and more than 3 years in recovery. Go figure! I thought if I was to...

  19. Anything less than 4.0 GPA won't qualify for nursing?

    Code55 replied to kmdguy's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Wow, acceptance into a nursing school has change a bit since I went to nursing school more than 10 years ago. I think with the volumes of folks applying, somehow they have to trim the field, even...

  20. RN volunteer opportunities

    Code55 replied to momof3sons's topic in Oregon Nursing

    hey thanks outdoory. i will contact clackamas county.

  21. RN volunteer opportunities

    Code55 replied to momof3sons's topic in Oregon Nursing

    What video? I too need to do some volunteer work to keep my

  22. I am going to self-report to Georgia BON

    Code55 replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I can understand both Debnky and Peace8 disappointment and frustration about your Boards of Nursings'. It interesting and frustrating how each state writes policy and procedures for monitoring. There...

  23. returning to nursing

    Code55 replied to jjmacgee's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It might be a hill to climb but It can be done. You will need to find out everything that you need to do with your BON. Perhaps monitoring from square one, become active in recovery programs (12-step...

  24. TPAPN...Uggghh!!

    Code55 replied to bigdttu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Here's to you! Jack has some great suggestion about work. Some might not where you want to be but its a start. I need to take that same advise. After 2.5 years of recovery, I am still not working as a...

  25. Where to begin? Post addiction, Post treatment, post revocation.....

    Code55 replied to goinnuts's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Goinnuts, That pretty much describes me in the first year of sobriety. I think all the pain I experienced in the first year was enough to keep me clean. I think the hardest thing I've ever did was...