jackstem

jackstem

Impaired Nurse Advocate, CRNA, ER,

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  1. Advice needed for RN with probationary license!

    jackstem replied to AlabamRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The fact that you're seeking advice on how to handle things is a good sign that you've "learned" from the past. So many of us struggle with that part of our lives. Even those who do NOT have the...

  2. Need advice on how to go about this!!

    jackstem replied to cna2lpn80's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Contact the American Association of Nurse Attorneys to find a license defense attorney in your state for a consultation on how to approach your situation. I'm a recovering CRNA who no longer practices...

  3. Help Please

    jackstem replied to louisianalady's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you are facing restrictions, suspension, or any other action against your license, you need to seek legal representation.

  4. suboxone and nursing (why are others so negative about this medication)

    jackstem replied to gmkj's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The opinion that actually does matter is the board of nursing in the state of licensure. Contact the board of nursing and ask them what the nurse practice act says about practicing while taking...

  5. Advice needed for RN with probationary license!

    jackstem replied to AlabamRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi BK, 1) Who would hire a nurse on probation? There are all sorts of folks who would hire a nurse on probation. The question is, how do we find those people? I don't have an answer to that question....

  6. Voluntary Withdrawal

    jackstem replied to GymNurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This is when a consultation with an administrative attorney can be worth the money. Contact the American Association of Nurse Attorneys. You can get all the information you want from other nurses, a...

  7. What is your opinion/knowledge base on recovery programs?

    jackstem replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Neurocircuitry of Addiction George F Koob* and Nora D Volkow Committee on the Neurobiology of Addictive Disorders, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, USA; National Institute on Drug Abuse,...

  8. What is your opinion/knowledge base on recovery programs?

    jackstem replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks Tweet (I hope you don't mind me calling you Tweet ). Here are some links to other recovering nurses message boards. You can lead someone to knowledge, but you cannot make them think! Impaired...

  9. What is your opinion/knowledge base on recovery programs?

    jackstem replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    There has been a great deal of research into the pathophysiology of this disease. Unfortunately, very few health care practitioners seem to receive this information. While that is partially the fault...

  10. Narcotic Use and Diversion in Nursing

    jackstem replied to CASTLEGATES's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i say you should never say never. you're more likely to have to deal with the local police or sheriff if law enforcement gets involved. very, very smart! good luck and let us know what happens. if...

  11. Mindy McCready sings "I'm Still Here"

    jackstem replied to Michaelxy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Amen to that! Absolutely true as well.

  12. Mindy McCready sings "I'm Still Here"

    jackstem replied to Michaelxy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What an amazing song! Thanks for sharing the link Mike! This has been one of the more emotionally wrenching shows I've ever seen. The folks in treatment are extremely ill and I applaud their courage...

  13. Narcotic Use and Diversion in Nursing

    jackstem replied to CASTLEGATES's topic in Nurses Recovery

    hi jenn, advice? hmmmmmm...that can be a dangerous thing for a man to do! having said that, here goes. first, retain a license defense attorney. if you can't find a nurse-attorney, find an...

  14. Had my first interview today!!!! What do you think?????

    jackstem replied to GotoGirlRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hang in there my friend. This is not uncommon when seeking employment while in recovery. Each interview gives you more experience which will help you on each subsequent interview. Feeling embarrassed...

  15. extreme anxiey...need advice

    jackstem replied to banannabag's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am so sorry you had to go through that! I hope they caught the guy and put him away for a long time! That comes from living through all of this fecal material associated with my addiction and...

  16. night shift

    jackstem replied to alive_again's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yep, Ohio, KY, and Indiana generally do the same restrictions. There are exceptions, but not very often. Remember HALTS as the 5 most common things that can lead to relapse. Hungry Angry Lonely Tired...

  17. extreme anxiey...need advice

    jackstem replied to banannabag's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Glad you found Celebrate Recovery! An awesome program! My sister and I are using their model to establish a recovery ministry for the chemically dependent and Childhood Sexual Trauma (CST) survivors....

  18. TPAPN...Uggghh!!

    jackstem replied to bigdttu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    TPAPN = Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses

  19. My doctor prescribed Midrin for chronic H/A and Migraines

    jackstem replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    according to drugs.com, topamax is: congrats on the license! according to the talbott recovery campus medication guide, topamax is in category "c": michigan's program is called hprp: click on the...

  20. TPAPN...Uggghh!!

    jackstem replied to bigdttu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Would you sign a mortgage, or any other legal document without consulting an attorney? The document the board is asking you to sign may have long standing, even permanent consequences on your ability...

  21. failed drug test by First Lab

    jackstem replied to brownimr's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks Mark for letting me know the Ohio Nurses Association link was incorrect. Here's the right one. http://www.ohnurses.org/

  22. Refresher Course and TPAPN?

    jackstem replied to phlox's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, bipolar is forever, just as addiction is forever. They are both associated with alterations in the brain's chemistry. Just as a chemically dependent individual can begin using again if they don't...

  23. failed drug test by First Lab

    jackstem replied to brownimr's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey Mark, let me know what's confusing or "unclear", I'll be glad to elaborate! I'm trying to keep my responses to three or four pages when possible.

  24. failed drug test by First Lab

    jackstem replied to brownimr's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It doesn't matter what any of us think about the medicinal use of MJ. In most (not all, I know) states the use of MJ for any reason is illegal. That fact alone means the use of it, whether for...

  25. My doctor prescribed Midrin for chronic H/A and Migraines

    jackstem replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think I forgot to put the link to the Talbott Medication Guidebook. You can find it hear and it's free to download (PDF file). Jack