jackstem

jackstem

Impaired Nurse Advocate, CRNA, ER,

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  1. New in recovery and just fired from my new job......

    jackstem replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It depends on which study or report you read. Our ability to gather accurate stats on any specific group of individuals is almost impossible. Why? Because of the shame and stigma associated with the...

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

    jackstem replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The Talbott Recovery Center has a booklet (download it for free at the above link) discussing which medications to avoid and which ones are safe. They classify medications using these guidelines:...

  3. First Lab

    jackstem replied to avadreaming's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good. It's amazing how quickly we assume the unknown will somehow destroy us or those things we find important. I laugh at myself all the time for "catastrophizing" everything. The only thing I was...

  4. First Lab

    jackstem replied to avadreaming's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Have you tried calling the lab to ask them what it means? I'm conducting a search to see if I can come up with any info, but contacting the lab might be the best way to find out what it means. I'll...

  5. anyone out there on vivitrol injections?

    jackstem replied to lifeistweet's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi lifeistweet (love it!) I'm a "retired" CRNA with 15 years of continuous sobriety/clean time (addiction started 20 years ago). I left a private message for you. Glad you made it here! I know...

  6. New in recovery and just fired from my new job......

    jackstem replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My trip down amnesia lane started when I was 37! If you look at the "typical" anesthesia provider who becomes addicted (and approximately 1 in 5 do), they are male, 37, about 8 - 10 years into...

  7. New in recovery and just fired from my new job......

    jackstem replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's difficult to see the genetic ticker for addiction for a couple of reasons. First, the disease affects areas of the brain involved in judgment, learning, and insight, preventing us from "seeing"...

  8. Will I B EVERMORE???

    jackstem replied to deedledum's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well said!!!!!

  9. Hprp/issues help fast.

    jackstem replied to Tanlie226's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I tried to answer this question yesterday but my internet connection was a little jumpy and I see the message isn't here. To the moderators, if the message should appear delete it or combine it or...

  10. Hprp/issues help fast.

    jackstem replied to Tanlie226's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You have a disease Tanlie...one that wants to destroy everything that's important to you before it kills you. You are not a bad person trying to become good, you have a deadly disease and are trying...

  11. extreme anxiey...need advice

    jackstem replied to banannabag's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think many of us have that perfectionist gene! It can really make life difficult for us and those around us. We want to do everything perfectly and really beat ourselves up when we don't achieve...

  12. I think I could be an Alcoholic.......

    jackstem replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Excellent! One of the things the cucumbers always ask when I do my presentations is, "How could someone with the intelligence and perseverance to get through nursing school, anesthesia training,...

  13. Update

    jackstem replied to debnky's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Keep putting one foot in front of the other, stay clean and sober, and keep attending your meetings...everything else seems to fall into place. It might not happen overnight, but it will happen. As...

  14. Hprp/issues help fast.

    jackstem replied to Tanlie226's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Contact The American Association of Nurse Attorneys for a referral. If you can't find a nurse attorney with experience in licensure defense in Michigan, find an administrative lawyer with experience...

  15. extreme anxiey...need advice

    jackstem replied to banannabag's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Are you attending any support groups (12 Step or Non-12 Step), talking with your sponsor or other trusted recovering people? Have you tried walking or other form of exercise? How about your diet?...

  16. I think I could be an Alcoholic.......

    jackstem replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    As Meriwhen said in her post, go to some AA meetings (not just one or two...got to several a week to find several that seem to "fit" you) and focus on the "...hear something you can relate to..." A...

  17. Refresher Course and TPAPN?

    jackstem replied to phlox's topic in Nurses Recovery

    And drug addiction is a disease...it's not something anyone "chooses" either.

  18. Drug addicted nurses

    jackstem replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good for you! I'm always glad to see folks want to use their exerience to assist others going through all this BS. A word of warning...working with impaired health care professionals can be extremely...

  19. Experience and Support

    jackstem replied to determi9393's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So how did the meeting go? I'm sorry I diddn't see this sooner. Focus on your recovery and you'll be able to face all other challenges. Take your time. Find someone you trust (like a sponsor) and seek...

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

    jackstem replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Very Cool! I hope we'll hear from others who have a similar experience. I know that the Michigan alternative program has worked closely with the peer advisors for nurse anesthetists to upgrade the way...

  21. TPAPN...Uggghh!!

    jackstem replied to bigdttu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I might consider recording the conversations you have with your case worker, There is no excuse for being rude to you. Do you have a consent agreement with the Texas alternative program? If so, it...

  22. TPAPN...Uggghh!!

    jackstem replied to bigdttu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What was the reason they denied your petition? Did they tell you? It's difficult to remedy a situation if you don't what needs to be remedied. It's also tough to give any advice if we have no idea...

  23. TPAPN...Uggghh!!

    jackstem replied to bigdttu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I hope it goes well. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

  24. TPAPN...Uggghh!!

    jackstem replied to bigdttu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you both for your kind words. I jump on here for the same reasons...to keep my recovery skills tuned. It's also inspiring to watch so many nurses face this disease head on and never give up. So...

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

    jackstem replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oh man! You have REALLY hit on something here! I am unaware of ANY board of nursing that has a recovering nurse on the disciplinary committee or involved in investigations of complaints about impaired...