Junebug59

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  1. YAY!!! got a job interview!

    Junebug59 replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    thanks everyone!! I am so nervous, just want to make a good impression. I have a feeling my 5 year absence from nursing is going to be more of a problem than my IPN involvement and then on top of...

  2. one month

    Junebug59 replied to MichelleRN34's topic in Nurses Recovery

    CONGRATS!!!! I can't wait till I can say that!! and you're right, it's a

  3. Has anyone been hired with a criminal background?

    Junebug59 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am currently enrolled in the IPN Program for florida. I am on a 5 yr contract and just started 4 mos ago. I have been released to work without a narcotic key restriction. I have a criminal...

  4. Has anyone been hired with a criminal background?

    Junebug59 replied to Junebug59's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    thank you so much for responding Misty. it's sad that we have to be punished for the rest of our lives for mistakes we made in the past. I am still looking for a job and no one will hire me.... i...

  5. STARTING FL IPN

    Junebug59 replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    hi sarah and welcome to the "nurses in recovery" group. you will find a lot of support here. you are not alone..... we have all experienced the shame, guilt, sadness, despondence, depression and...

  6. You all are so brave!!! And Great Nurses!!!

    Junebug59 replied to mustang_convt's topic in Nurses Recovery

    wow! it's so refreshing to hear from someone with an open heart when it comes to us nurses with substance abuse/addiction issues. wish future employers were more like you, Mustang_convt. you are...

  7. Not looking good for me......

    Junebug59 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    May have to hang my nursing cap up. I don't think I can afford to stay in IPN much longer. i'm basically living off credit cards and borrowing from my sister. she's getting sick of it. I really...

  8. Not looking good for me......

    Junebug59 replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    thanks lisa. I am filling out financial aid forms now. we'll see what

  9. I got a job!!!!

    Junebug59 replied to 10yearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    that's a great idea, swansonplace! not sure about the "party atmosphere". might be a temptation! lol! but, hell it's worth a try. the further I get away from this place the

  10. Does anyone know if HR can trump the DON and nurse managers decision to hire?

    Junebug59 replied to 10yearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    thanks

  11. Possibly Caught Diverting Drugs & Tested Positive for Marijuana in GA...Totally Lost!

    Junebug59 replied to GA1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    hey ga1234! i'm also in ga. I was a travel nurse and had a fl and ga license. I self reported. I had not reported arrests: 3 dui's (one was dismissed), 1 pot possess (1/2 joint), and disorderly...

  12. I got a job!!!!

    Junebug59 replied to 10yearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    yep.... got a call yesterday from HR recruiter. he was more concerned that I hadn't worked in 5 years than he was about the IPN involvement. I told him I have worked in the O.R. for 30 years prior...

  13. I forgot to log in to Recovery trek today

    Junebug59 replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I noticed some on you stated you have to call in on weekends? wow. IPN is Monday - Friday only.... I panic all the time, worried i'm going to forget..... speaking of testing, I've been in IPN/FL...

  14. I blew it......

    Junebug59 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurses Recovery

    thanks for sharing Viva. we are all

  15. Are you kidding? benedryl???

    Junebug59 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am in the IPN program for fla. IPN says no benedryl. benedryl helps me on those nights I can't sleep. I never abuse it. I might take 5 in month. does it show up in the drug screens? I can't...

  16. Does anyone know if HR can trump the DON and nurse managers decision to hire?

    Junebug59 replied to 10yearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    happened to me today....... almost got an interview till they saw the FL BON license verification where it's public

  17. I got a job!!!!

    Junebug59 replied to 10yearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    hang in there wenman81. how long have you been in the program? I got a call Wednesday by HR at a hospital I applied at. she did a quick question interview, just basic questions. then said she...

  18. Are you kidding? benedryl???

    Junebug59 replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    apparently Benadryl can give a false positive for

  19. Living in fear

    Junebug59 replied to Life lessons's topic in Nurses Recovery

    a nurse in my support group had a UDS come back with 1000 on the etg panel. she swears she is compliant. she's been in IPN for 4 years without a single positive. I tend to believe her as do most in...

  20. I got a job!!!!

    Junebug59 replied to 10yearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I so sorry wenman81....., keep your head and spirits up. keep on, keeping

  21. I got a job!!!!

    Junebug59 replied to 10yearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    do any of you guys have a criminal background? that seems to be the thing that is keeping me from getting hired....and did you have prior dialysis experience. OH, AND CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL!!...

  22. i believe it's time to call it quits......

    Junebug59 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    obviously no one is going to hire a nurse in IPN with a 5 year contract and with a criminal background. it's just not going to happen. I've only been in IPN for 6 months, but the financial toil...

  23. i believe it's time to call it quits......

    Junebug59 replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    catmom, I guess we all have our journeys.... and hindsight being 20/20, we can hopefully give insight to others regarding our trials. if anyone out there is reading this post, do not self report if...

  24. i believe it's time to call it quits......

    Junebug59 replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree RNOTODAY. I would have NEVER self reported if I didn't have a criminal background. I had to because they would have found out and it's better if you do it instead of getting caught. do what...

  25. i believe it's time to call it quits......

    Junebug59 replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    very true Marcos..... I'm going to try and stick it out as long as I can. my friend who just got a job after 3 years of this same journey gave me some hope! he gave me the news last night! so...