waldo_1984

waldo_1984 has 4 years experience.

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1. Point me in the right direction

   waldo_1984 replied to waldo_1984's topic in Nurses Recovery

   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...

2. Point me in the right direction

   waldo_1984 replied to waldo_1984's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Is it true energy drinks will cause false

3. Point me in the right direction

   waldo_1984 replied to waldo_1984's topic in Nurses Recovery

   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

4. Point me in the right direction

   waldo_1984 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

   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....

5. what do you think....pass or fail?

   waldo_1984 replied to toredo_03's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Pearsonvue Trick

6. BON Appearance

   waldo_1984 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

   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...

7. What grosses YOU out?

   waldo_1984 replied to JenTheRN's topic in Nursing Humor

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

8. What is your favorite quote used in recovery

   waldo_1984 replied to AimeepawsRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

   "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...

9. Recovering Nurses

   waldo_1984 replied to PRESLA's topic in Nurses Recovery

   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...

10. I don't know what to do anymore (a spectator's grief)

    waldo_1984 replied to life_aknew's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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...

11. am i understanding this correctly?

    waldo_1984 replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Nurses 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...

12. Done! (with school that is)

    waldo_1984 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    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...

13. BEST video on drinking and driving!! Must Watch

    waldo_1984 replied to Got2B's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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...

14. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    waldo_1984 replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

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

15. Thanksgiving Gratitude Thread

    waldo_1984 replied to jackstem's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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...