AimeepawsRN

AimeepawsRN

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  1. What is your favorite quote used in recovery

    AimeepawsRN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know that quotes are just one vital part of my recovery. What is yours? One that I like is " the worst thing I have ever lived through never

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

    AimeepawsRN replied to life_aknew's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, reading women who love too much is great along with Al-Anon meetings. I do have to say that my husband would have left me if I didn't get help and would have taken my children. Fortunately I got...

  3. ADD meds while on diversion?

    AimeepawsRN replied to jnks's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Same in my state!!! If you are on the meds you are not working while being

  4. positive BAC

    AimeepawsRN replied to kelshar's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes!! I wish I would have contacted an attorney before the board. Very wise advise. Good luck to you and your daughter. So glad you reached out for

  5. Going from RN to Paramedic

    AimeepawsRN replied to mater44's topic in Emergency

    You would make a great flight nurse. You may need a few yrs od CCU nursing but hey that's not bad. Do what you think is right. Good

  6. positive BAC

    AimeepawsRN replied to kelshar's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In my state it doesn't matter if you self report or not. If the employer reports and the BON finds you guilty, you will have adverse licensure actions. I found that they do go easier on you if you...

  7. ADD meds while on diversion?

    AimeepawsRN replied to jnks's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hmmmm. This would have to be brought by your CM. In our state the participant needs to see an addictionologist. Not sure how it is done anywhere

  8. Qoute "If you quit, I will report you to the state B.O.N.!!!!!!"

    AimeepawsRN replied to bobs201's topic in General Nursing

    This I great advice. I would not go back

  9. Why do QA positions pay so low??

    AimeepawsRN replied to Bella RN's topic in Quality Improvement

    Are you all speaking of "state" positions? Where are you all getting low salary??? The salary is great in this field at the present time. If you work for an insurance company or contract out. The...

  10. Our new hire, new grad charge nurse

    AimeepawsRN replied to kimbo9's topic in General Nursing

    I am a Diploma nurse with three years of straight clinicals plus all of my BS required courses. I went through the "diploma" program first because of the intense clinicals and have run an ER with my...

  11. Why do QA positions pay so low??

    AimeepawsRN replied to Bella RN's topic in Quality Improvement

    My pay isn't bad at all. I am an RN and CPC. I do alot of QA. It may be alittle less then I made at bedside but my quality of life has changed tremendously. You will also need to factor in the great...

  12. RN coder positions- Independent

    AimeepawsRN replied to angelrnstat's topic in Quality Improvement

    I am an RN,CPC. I love it!!! I work for an insurance company auditing and teaching docs how to code. What state do you live

  13. Concerned...allnurses store product

    AimeepawsRN replied to AwayWeGo's topic in General Nursing

    They are not for kids. Has anyone heard of a gag gift???? They are not for kids. My medication is locked up and this would be in the closet with my "gag gifts". All Nurses, you are the best. I guess...

  14. Concerned...allnurses store product

    AimeepawsRN replied to AwayWeGo's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my!!! It's for adults!!!!!!!!! Keep your kids away from it. They sell that stuff in

  15. Is it frowned upon???

    AimeepawsRN replied to lpn-ny's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing greedy about it!!! Agency will help you become well rounded in your career. Just let both employers

  16. New to recovery

    AimeepawsRN replied to STK1982's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Listen to Jack!!! Recovery, though hard, is very rewarding. I did not loose my license but it was on probation for a time and I will always have adverse actions on my license. I had to let go of that...

  17. Concerned...allnurses store product

    AimeepawsRN replied to AwayWeGo's topic in General Nursing

    I love it!! I do not keep pill bottles around my children. I would definitely buy the pill bottle with candy for a gift. I teach my kids what they should and should not

  18. am i understanding this correctly?

    AimeepawsRN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't think anyone has ever said she should be reported. Every case or situation is

  19. allnurses.com ranked the #1 facebook page for nurses to follow

    AimeepawsRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    This is the only nursing site I will follow. I recommend this site for all my fellow nurses!! Congrats

  20. Advice needed (sorry so long lol)

    AimeepawsRN replied to nicenurselpn's topic in General Nursing

    Merry Christmas and please let us know how your daughter makes

  21. asking for meds?

    AimeepawsRN replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    Just let's take care of our patients!!!!!! Assess their pain and medicate per dr's orders. We are not supposed to be labeling patients as addicts. Let an MD do that. Jeesh, assess the pain and...

  22. Advice needed (sorry so long lol)

    AimeepawsRN replied to nicenurselpn's topic in General Nursing

    The post clearly was not read correctly. As I stated before, you did everything right nicenurse and did not abandon your patients. As your post clearly states that. My understanding of your question...

  23. Advice needed (sorry so long lol)

    AimeepawsRN replied to nicenurselpn's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 15 years in critical areas and have never heard of or experienced a group of nurses that would not work with their own during an emergency. I have also been in charge of a very...

  24. The Struggle: When A Nurse Diverts

    AimeepawsRN replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    Addiction is a very serious condition. It baffles me everday that nurses can be so judgemental. Recovery is a wonderful thing and it sure teaches you that the judgemental individuals can not steal...

  25. How I got here AGAIN!

    AimeepawsRN replied to bigrigcowboy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow! 12 steps saved my life. Addiction is a disease. Hey Jack, where are you and can you provide that info on addiction and how it is a disease? I am sure there are plenty of anti 12 step blogs out...