waldo_1984

RN4HUGS, Thanks for your reply! I've been super concerned about the ETG testing and the idea that a false positive could cause issues, given I've been sober for almost 2 years and am only in the program because I answered honestly on my application for licensure, I don't want to mess this up. So far things are ok, I'm two days into random testing and haven't been called yet but have had some issues with my new employer and my RMA. Fun times. Oh well, just staying focused on my side of the street doing what I can today and remembering there is a plan. Only another 17 months of this!!

Is it true energy drinks will cause false positive?

Thanks, Jack! I even searched hi and lo on your site, just in case I found it there. I'm not having any luck, I know it was an extensive list.

A while back I found a list of common household products and medications to avoid while in monitoring programs, I saved it to my pc, however since then my computer crashed and I've lost the document. I've been searching for it and can't seem to locate it here on the site, can someone help me locate it?? My RMA begins the first of June, thanks in advance. Waldo.

Pearsonvue Trick works...GL.

Hi, everyone. Just wanted to give a quick update, I had my appearance before the Indiana State BON on Thursday this week where they reviewed my application for licensure. Their verdict; free and clear license after successfully passing the NCLEX with a referral to the state's monitoring program for evaluation.

I have to say leaching... I worked on a head and neck unit where we used this therapy frequently following surgery, it was awful!

"Live and let live" It took me a bit to figure out, what does it really mean? I think it sets us free from the compulsion to judge, condemn, and retaliate which really harms us more than the individual we are using those weapons against. I carry this one as a gem in my pocket to remind me the sickness takes many forms! :)

Hello! I'm "Waldo" a 26 year old recovering alcoholic, with 18 months of sobriety, and recent nursing graduate. I'm preparing to take my licensing exam in a couple of weeks and also have a pending meeting with the Indiana State Board of Nursing to determine the status of my license as well as my involvement with our state's monitoring program. I think you will find this forum on allnurses to be a very helpful and supportive place for those us trying to juggle the demands of recovery while also trying to balance our health care careers! For the poster looking for a nursing attorney: Contact the American Association of Nursing Attorneys @ 866-807-7133, they will be able to help find someone in your area with experience in state licensure issues.

aknew, i didn't take your post as insensitive at all! the disease of alcoholism goes beyond the person doing the drinking, sadly we don't realize the way our actions impact those around us-those that love us. truly, in my situation, i demonized those that loved me the most, pushing them away and making them the enemy...after all they were the ones with the problem, not me. that mode of thinking led me down a very destructive path and even though i distanced myself from those i cared about i couldn't understand how my actions still impacted them, i was too selfish to understand that it was because they loved me that harming myself in the way i was, in turn was also harming them. it was a startling revelation for me that happened only once i achieved some time in sobriety. i will pray for you both, that you may be given strength and healing and true serenity as you both search for the road to recovery.

my personal opinion is that nurses are people too and are not immune to health problems requiring prescription medication. she is under the care of medical doctor and is taking her medication appropriately, as long as she is not under the influence of these medications at work then i would venture to say she is safe to practice. .... check with your state bon guidelines.

hello, all...just wanted to send out a quick update and let everyone i have officially completed college. i'm in the process of sending out my application to the indiana state board of nursing and also the testing center to register for nclex. i find that i have an unusual amount acceptance in regards to this process, i have finished school, answered the application questions honestly, completed the required affidavit to submit with the application, and all amends in regards to my previous health care job have been made. i've done all i can do. now all that's left is to wait to hear back from the bon. will they authorize me to test or pull me in for a formal hearing and possible referral to isnap before allowing me to sit for nclex? i don't know, but either way i'm willing to do whatever it takes. i'm not looking at the possibility of referral to the state's monitoring program as a consequence of my addiction, rather i'm viewing it as another way to ensure long term sobriety. i was willing to go away from my family for 5 and half months to establish the foundation for my recovery and if this is what it takes to set up a solid foundation for my career within my recovery...i can do that! i'm not aware of how long it takes for these applications to be processed but i will keep you posted on how this turns out! merry christmas and happy new year! may 2011 be filled with happiness and freedom

So incredibly thankful I never harmed anyone in that way...Lord knows I could have. To think of that possibility now in sobriety breaks my heart because when I was using I certainly wasn't ever thinking of anyone else. What a powerful public service announcement that should be displayed for all to see!

Some of my favorites from the med surg floor I worked on were: Dr. Youkilis (pronounced, You-kil-us) Dr. Hacket

I am grateful to have 16 months of sobriety and the awareness to know that it's because of my sobriety I am able to be a mother, friend, sister, and daughter. I am grateful for to have a best friend who is like a mother to me. I am grateful for my sponsor and the fellowship of AA. I am grateful for God and all things I don't understand. I am grateful for the ability to love myself and the fact that this program doesn't require prefection, only progress.