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  1. Impaired Nurses

    exnursie replied to SR@csi's topic in Nurses Recovery

    "one thing that i find odd is that in bon assistance programs, the thing that is focused on is the drug use itself----very little attention is paid to the underlying reasons for the drug use." one...

  2. IPN vs. BON?

    exnursie replied to Cherybaby's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You will not "fail" a test if you disclose that you are taking xanax when you test and this is something that they won't consider as failed. It can be used also to monitor the levels and if they are...

  3. Is my drug addiction really that much worse than her alcoholism?

    exnursie replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You accused jack of saying addicts were "better" than alkies, when he said that he has never seen similar behavior towards alkies in NA meetings that we all have witnessed happen in AA towards...

  4. Is my drug addiction really that much worse than her alcoholism?

    exnursie replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

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  5. Do Nurses in Recovery get hired for....

    exnursie replied to 2fast4uRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I looked at this option after my BON contract was completed. I found 1 recruiter who was willing to work with me. I had past travel experience and this helped. The bigger issue is getting licensed in...

  6. IPN question

    exnursie replied to athena77's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have difficulty understanding why you would not have welcomed the idea to prove your innocance with a drug screen and instead walked out. Hopefully someone will read this and not repeat this

  7. IPN question

    exnursie replied to athena77's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just curious about what you said here.... Why would someone who is not a "user" refuse to be tested and why were you asked to

  8. Anyone ever get their license back after revocation?

    exnursie replied to Morganslake's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i totally disagree with this information and know 100% that this is not correct!! i am on this list and have done extensive research into it and all that is involves. i cannot work in any capacity...

  9. An update on my stepson

    exnursie replied to sissiesmama's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sissie The success rate in teens is very low. They don't face the same bottoms adults do, ie financial, employment, family, financial, community reputation... I started drinking at 14 and added pot...

  10. How does your BON know your working?

    exnursie replied to sl33y's topic in Nurses Recovery

    sl33y In a perfect world what others said is true. but reality is very different. Fact is that the VRP is understaffed and overworked and there are scores of nurses seeking work and failing. They...

  11. An update on my stepson

    exnursie replied to sissiesmama's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ann I have to be perfectly honest here. You are the adult and parent and he is the child. Your responsibility as a parent is to keep your child safe. I am not a parent but know that as a child, my...

  12. Anyone ever get their license back after revocation?

    exnursie replied to Morganslake's topic in Nurses Recovery

    As I mentioned, I now manage the sober house I have lived in since May of 2008. I am considered a volunteer, however, the VA waives my rent now that I am house manager. As I said, this is a VA...

  13. Looking for help... desperate and tired

    exnursie replied to jnks's topic in Nurses Recovery

    To qualify, FMLA requires employment for a year. my 2 cents about your situation. You are trying to escape any consequences, and want to save face. Good luck. Focus on recovery and the other problems...

  14. TPAPN Help!!

    exnursie replied to bigdttu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i have been away from nursing for 9 years, but i cannot imagine that the ability to leave for testing is ok if you work in a pt care area. can you test before going to

  15. Your Recovery

    exnursie replied to rninmi's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Recovery is not something that can be treated in the cookie cutter way that it is seen as and it is up to each person to seek and find what is their individual way and what they find works for them....

  16. employment counselor idea

    exnursie posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am investigating a few different start up business ideas that are focused on helping nurses navigate the BON journey. While there are many challenges involving all facets of life, the issues...

  17. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    exnursie replied to sharona97's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This is a topic that I initially viewed as not 'real" recovery, under any circumstance. I am more open minded today, and see this differently than most who have shared their views. If the definition...

  18. Taking prescribed narcotics

    exnursie replied to kwilliams06rn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Review your state nursing regs.laws, practice act. Some states don't allow the use of narcs if working. FL is

  19. The Keys- working with nurses on probation

    exnursie replied to christinaquilter's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!! You guys are brutal!! To think that it is OK to broadcast her recovery facility wide is mind boggling!! News flash!! Addiction is considered a disease, and while some disagree, until the AMA...

  20. The Keys- working with nurses on probation

    exnursie replied to christinaquilter's topic in General Nursing

    the only person at fault is the nurse with the restriction who accepted the keys and knew her restrictions. it is also too bad that she was put in that place , ie given the keys while supposedly still...

  21. Kids home from school sick...could it be an opportunity?

    exnursie replied to javanurse2000's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I personally would not want to deal with that. and doubt if the health department would easily approve... too many germs and risks involved. What does anyone think about this idea though..... Is...

  22. Tissue sloughing/necrosis from IV med infiltrate

    exnursie posted a topic in General Nursing

    My dad was hospitalized earlier this month HTN and hx of a TAA which had enlarged since last f/u. Treated w/ IV esmolol which infiltrated. His hand remaineded swollen but in the past week has...

  23. Has your Nursing License ever been in Jeopardy?

    exnursie replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Pickles, As someone who was on probation for 31/2 yrs, with no alt. program, I understand!! I did not have the narc restriction, but I also did not seek jobs with narc access. If you live in a larger...

  24. Has your Nursing License ever been in Jeopardy?

    exnursie replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

  25. which one is better, Diploma or ADN?

    exnursie replied to rhp123's topic in General Nursing

    It surprises me to hear that you have a choice of diploma programs! In IL, the younger nurses have never even heard of a diploma degree. They are virtually extinct here. As you may have guessed, I am...