luvche

luvche

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  1. A little advice

    luvche replied to mimi-1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    They say they do now know what happened to the drug screen? But you took it in a facility that, I assume, has a CLIA approved lab (at least). They have to document that you took it and the lab that...

  2. Can a hospital legally force you to get your bsn if you are an adn

    luvche replied to lv2brn's topic in General Nursing

    So do they pay for it or reimburse? Yes...there is a difference. For me, I haven't obtained my BSN because I can not afford to go back to school. I don't have the money to pay out in order to be...

  3. Pre- employment drug testing

    luvche replied to VM85's topic in Nurses Recovery

    With pre-employment drug testing, in my experience, it always depended what lab I went to for testing whether I needed to disclose any meds or not. Some have you list all meds taken in the last 72...

  4. I give up! How long did it take you to find a job?

    luvche replied to GotoGirlRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It took me 6 months to get a job back in the medical profession. This was as a lab/medical assistant. I did this out a strategy. Get my foot in somewhere, have them see i am a good employee, then ask...

  5. What is the highest regular dose of Oxy that you have seen

    luvche replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Patient Medications

    I can't remember for oxy, either. but I had a 35 yo man with severe spinal problems (I forget the details) on 700mcg of Fentynal in patches, as well as a PCA of up to 200mcg of fentanyl on top of...

  6. Pleased to introduce myself

    luvche replied to rnbob's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't know how your mobile cell company works, but I worked a Sprint while waiting to get the OK to go back to nursing. They can't release text conversations without a subpoena. I worked tech...

  7. How many times selected?

    luvche replied to sunset2010's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have to call daily. My contract states that I am to be randomly tested at least 18 times a year. So that translates to monthly. I have been chosen twice a month before. And Two times I had a third...

  8. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    luvche replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dr. Heartsuck-Cardiologist Dr. Golytely- Gastro

  9. NCBON: Is this an Invasion of privacy ?

    luvche replied to Got2B's topic in Nurses Recovery

    A girl from our peer was told at a collection site she had to do this because it was new guidelines. Since she found out that she misunderstood that DOT new guidelines were not for ALL observed tests....

  10. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    luvche replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    We had a lady brought to hospital from nursing home. When I got report from ER, they said when they pulled off her leg bandages, there were maggots all in her wounds (when did nursing home last check...

  11. failed drug test by First Lab

    luvche replied to brownimr's topic in Nurses Recovery

    and, BTW..I know a diabetic peer RN in our program who is diabetic. She occasionally has alcohol in urine. So after that mess, they ordered her to do a breathalizer at the time of providing...

  12. failed drug test by First Lab

    luvche replied to brownimr's topic in Nurses Recovery

    who's the wise-a** who asked jack to

  13. NCBON: Is this an Invasion of privacy ?

    luvche replied to Got2B's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The peer program i am in has ALWAYS been observed....but never have i had to lift my shirt, turn around and have them see if my cup is in place correctly! They usually stand at the door and watch....

  14. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    luvche replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I thought my grossest story was when a gentleman's G-tube became clogged. We tried EVERY old fashioned and new fashioned way to unclog it. Finally my charge nurse decided it just needed elbow grease....

  15. How I got here AGAIN!

    luvche replied to bigrigcowboy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats for taking the first step (again). And keep taking it, no matter how many times you need to. Even in small town communities, with some persistence, you can usually find a small group that...

  16. Can they do this?

    luvche replied to Randomnurse3's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know being in PEER or recovery we would provide hair samples if asked. I find it as odd as this poor nurse does that they jumped right for hair sample! She was asked to do something totally out of...

  17. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    luvche replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The Kaplan doesn't so much review a bunch of the nursing part of the NCLEX like other review programs. They focus mainly on HOW to effectively take these types of tests and how to narrow down your...

  18. Can they do this?

    luvche replied to Randomnurse3's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yeah, it should be easy to go to the place and get that result. You might as well start the process of getting old records ASAP (besides, your next doc will have to do that anyway once you establish...

  19. I lost everything

    luvche replied to sissykim's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I feel your pain. I was making 55,000 a year (not 100,000, but here in Oklahoma it's good money) I now make 21,000 a year. Even stripped to bare essentials, my bills are more than my income. None of...

  20. Can they do this?

    luvche replied to Randomnurse3's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would definitely document the urine test AND your offer of blood and saliva. I would also get documents of your medical condition. Also, make sure YOU have a copy of the drug screen results. Be...

  21. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    luvche replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Actually, the fact that it felt like it asked every question you didn't study may be kinda accurate. It will give you more questions in the subject you get the wrong answers to. So if you are getting...

  22. Would you ever be a scab?

    luvche replied to klone's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    To those who look down on "scabs"....it's my understanding that you get paid a ridiculously low amount per day to strike. What about single parents who simply can't afford to picket? Those who will...

  23. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    luvche replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Everyone I know that had only 75 questions at shut-off passed. Not saying it is always the case. It's my understanding that if you failed after only a 75 question NCLEX, then you REALLY failed. They...

  24. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    luvche replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    HRSA by Blue October Comitted at twenty two Just to get over you My belly aches blue Lorazepam flu I'm down for the count Always three times a day Sometimes four A bee stings right through the arm...

  25. She was honest but...

    luvche replied to curious_boss's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It is so hard for nurses in these programs to find jobs willing to give them a second chance. The fact that you have come and asked and are considering is wonderful. We are very closely monitored. As...