jackstem

jackstem has 34 years experience and specializes in Impaired Nurse Advocate, CRNA, ER,.

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1. Poppy seeds

   jackstem replied to RN_4's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Can Poppy Seeds Cause a Positive Drug Test? |

2. failed drug test by First Lab

   jackstem replied to brownimr's topic in Nurses Recovery

   PRN4U, I don't know what specific tests they run in Ohio. I do know they will randomly test for alcohol metabolites. Alcohol itself can only be detected in urine for maybe 12 - 24 hours (depending on...

3. freaking out

   jackstem replied to wlcameron's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I just posted this in another thread. Most on site testing (screening cups) can occasionally show a false positive or false negative, SAMHSA recommends all positives be verified by GC/MS. There's a...

4. EtG testing - seems impossible?

   jackstem replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Awww shucks...thanks! Been awhile...very busy between work, peer assistance advisor, and my daughter in early recovery (and struggling...a chip off the old block!). The urine drug screens done on site...

5. EtG testing - seems impossible?

   jackstem replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Here's a good guide to medications and other products to avoid. It's from Talbott Recovery Campus in Atlanta. I provide this to all of my clients when they enter treatment....

6. Suboxone use and the Boards of Nursing

   jackstem replied to imfree's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I don't think Kentucky allows a nurse to practice while on Suboxone. You might want to consider consulting with a nursing license defense attorney. I've put out some feelers from folks who might have...

7. Help..Meeting with Board of Nursing

   jackstem replied to RNOhio's topic in Nurses Recovery

   OhioRn, Please be very careful anytime you peak with the BON or anyone associated with the BON. Their job is to protect the public from unsafe nurses, whether due to impairment by some sort of illness...

8. Escaping your past mistakes

   jackstem replied to Oogie's topic in Nurses Recovery

   A person has to want to make progress and "get well". As recovering addicts we all know this. It's no different for those hurt by the using addict/alcoholic. They have to want to "get over" the past,...

9. Any experience with criminal charges due to medication diversion

   jackstem replied to DiaMarie's topic in Nurses Recovery

   If you have criminal charges you may also hear from the board of nursing (BON) as well. Consider retaining a license defense attorney if that happens. Do NOT use your criminal defense attorney for the...

10. An anticlimatic end!

    jackstem replied to Oogie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks "Tex"! I like "popping in". Need to keep everyone on their toes. The last person who said they thought of me often was a bill collector! I miss everyone here, but things have been busy since...

11. An anticlimatic end!

    jackstem replied to Oogie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Someone once told me religion is for people afraid of going to hell...spirituality is for those who have been there.

12. When you find you're riding a dead horse, the best thing to do is get off of it

    jackstem replied to Umberlee's topic in Nurses Recovery

    An amends is about you and not the person you are making amends to. It's the willingness to be humble to make the amends which is important. If you are hoping they will forgive you after making the...

13. An anticlimatic end!

    jackstem replied to Oogie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You might consider contacting TPAPN to see if there are any support groups for recovering health care professionals (sometimes called Caduceus meetings). While some can be 12 Step oriented, not all...

14. good book- Jackstem??

    jackstem replied to TXRN2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Lori! You are most welcome! I'm working as an addictions counselor at an outpatient facility just east of Cincinnati. Extremely challenging and rewarding. Also nice to know my experiences can make...

15. good book- Jackstem??

    jackstem replied to TXRN2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    We ARE friends!!! And thanks for your kind words. I know what you mean about your mom getting sick (let alone your spouse as well). My dad died last January after open heart surgery. He lived three...