jadedRN04

jadedRN04

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  1. why can't nurses get safe staffing laws passed

    jadedRN04 replied to lee1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There is no nursing shortage...just a shortage of good nursing jobs that don't totally burn out

  2. Stay away from Supplemental Healthcare Staffing!

    jadedRN04 replied to lbnorris's topic in Travel

    They are horrible and use sleazy tactics to intimidate their travelers. Never

  3. HELP!! LVN with stipulations needs help finding a job.....

    jadedRN04 replied to Anxious Sally's topic in Nurses Recovery

    How nice of you,

  4. has anyone worked as a CARE manager for Senior Bridge?

    jadedRN04 replied to Ashley02's topic in Home Health

    The agency that I work for has signed up with SeniorBridge...I just need to complete the training so that I can do the visits. I don't have any personal experience with it yet as I haven't found the...

  5. New member awaiting evaluation from IPN

    jadedRN04 replied to HammeRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wishing you the

  6. New member awaiting evaluation from IPN

    jadedRN04 replied to HammeRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm so glad that you sought help before bad things started happening in your life and nursing practice! I sought help through my state's nurses assistance program for my drinking as I was just...

  7. Lying to new clients!?

    jadedRN04 replied to TmC1999's topic in Home Health

    I would immediately start looking for another job! I might also be inclined to make a phone call the your states Department Of Health about them. That agency sounds like a nightmare. Get out

  8. I don't think I want to be a nurse anymore...

    jadedRN04 replied to Momma79's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The AG won't give you any type of criminal punishment, but they will suspend or revoke your license if you don't comply with ISNAP. One thing to consider is if you want to pursue another field that...

  9. Found a job!!!!

    jadedRN04 replied to Blessed_RN2011's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations!! That's

  10. TPAPN and EtG

    jadedRN04 replied to Callahan, RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I used alcohol hand sanitizers at work all of the time, hairspray, hair coloring, etc. I just stayed away from mouthwash with alcohol and ingesting alcohol. I was tested for alcohol and ETG with every...

  11. Already Frustrated and Overwhelmed

    jadedRN04 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I self-reported to ISNAP(Indiana State Nurses Assistance Program) on Jan. 26 2010. I have had a drinking problem for the last three years that has been limited to drinking up to 2 days/ week on my...

  12. Already Frustrated and Overwhelmed

    jadedRN04 replied to jadedRN04's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Finished my monitoring agreement today. Things can and do get

  13. CPNE this weekend

    jadedRN04 replied to nursingforever35's topic in Excelsior College

    Best Wishes! I passed the CPNE in

  14. ISNAP

    jadedRN04 replied to ChisaT's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm in the ISNAP program too.

  15. Happy Birthday Jackstem!

    jadedRN04 replied to catmom1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Happy Birthday,

  16. Point me in the right direction

    jadedRN04 replied to waldo_1984's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Waldo, I think you and I are in the same program. I have been in 16mos and honestly, all I have changed is I don't drink alcohol(my DOC) or eat foods I know are prepared with or contain alcohol. I...

  17. Do they have to know? I need help!!!

    jadedRN04 replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Does your state have a nurse's assistance program? If so, you can start there. I don't deal with the BON for my monitoring. I deal only with the nurse's assistance program for my state and as long as...

  18. Social Worker Wants Me In an Impaired Nurse Program--I am NOT Impaired

    jadedRN04 replied to Mezcalero's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Jack, Thank you for posting the links. I watched the entire Dr. McCauley video and have to say that I got more info about the disease of addiction in that 72 minutes than I have in the last year of...

  19. What is your favorite quote used in recovery

    jadedRN04 replied to AimeepawsRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    "All it takes to make an AA meeting is two drunks, a coffee pot, and a resentment." I also like "Let go or be

  20. NCBON: Is this an Invasion of privacy ?

    jadedRN04 replied to Got2B's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ridiculous!

  21. TPAPN question

    jadedRN04 replied to bigdttu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well, I will count my blessings (again). My work day is stressful enough with not even having enough time for a potty break during my shift let alone having time to leave and drive 20 min through...

  22. FORGOT TO CALL IN!!

    jadedRN04 replied to grace86's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Grace, Can you test before noon today? I would definitely make sure that I had it done this morning and then make sure you follow up with your case manager first thing tomorrow.I have had to delay a...

  23. TPAPN question

    jadedRN04 replied to bigdttu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm not sure what the rules are for TPAPN...I'm involved with ISNAP(Indiana). I am in the same boat you are with my shifts. All of the local drop sites close at 5pm...I work 6a-6:30p(more like 8:30p)...

  24. Heightening anxiety with ISNAP

    jadedRN04 replied to grace86's topic in Nurses Recovery

    grace86, I am currently in month 7 of a 3 year contract with ISNAP. I self-reported to ISNAP for a secret drinking problem I had and wanted help for. From what I have seen and heard, gone are the days...

  25. Celebrated 2 years yesterday!!

    jadedRN04 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    :balloons::clpty:Whoo Hoo!!! Congratulations That's