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  1. 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....

  2. 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...

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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...

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

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

    Pearsonvue Trick

  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. 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...

  12. 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...

  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...

  16. How I got here AGAIN!

    waldo_1984 replied to bigrigcowboy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Bigrigcowboy, Welcome to the forum, great post by the way. Takes some guts to spill everything and put it out there for a large community to see, a forum like this tends to be a little bigger than...

  17. Roll call...status call...

    waldo_1984 replied to MizChelleRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey everyone, some what of a new poster here...you can call me "C" or waldo. I live in Indiana and I am 26 years old. Graduating nursing school in 4 weeks and preparing to take state boards, but that...

  18. NCBON: Is this an Invasion of privacy ?

    waldo_1984 replied to Got2B's topic in Nurses Recovery

    All over again I was wondering the same thing... Maybe OP should start gathering a group of nurses and go to someone who can help protect them, at least try to protect them anyway. Power in numbers,...

  19. She was honest but...

    waldo_1984 replied to curious_boss's topic in Nurses Recovery

    An inspiring thread that provides hope for everyone still searching for employment. Thank you for not jumping to conclusions about this applicant and searching out answers to your questions. You're...

  20. What a week!#$%$! But I'm still sober = )

    waldo_1984 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow, I think we all would agree that's one hellofa week!! The miracle of AA is found in our ability to cope with life with out reverting to drugs and alcohol, its an amazing thing really! Life can...

  21. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

    waldo_1984 replied to Karen06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Starting wage 15 dollars/hr + evening, night, weekend diff. and

  22. Violation of privacy

    waldo_1984 replied to sissykim's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i never said you were guilty. regardless of why you are being monitored, the fact remains that you are. somewhere you made a choice that resulted in this as the consequence, be it diverting or...

  23. Violation of privacy

    waldo_1984 replied to sissykim's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Maybe you're referring to the BON and how their monitoring practices come across as doggedly? IMHO, they should be, they are there to protect the patients from "us". We are all posting on this forum...

  24. Violation of privacy

    waldo_1984 replied to sissykim's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i don't know your full background but let’s consider the facts...you're being monitored for a reason. maybe for you the reason is unjustifiable? but the bon obviously disagrees. if i was being...

  25. New to forum, Intro and ? re: IN BON

    waldo_1984 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello, ladies and gentlemen! New to the forum and thought I would take a second to introduce myself before posting my question. I'm a 26 year old, single mother, and will be graduating nursing...