jackstem

jackstem

Impaired Nurse Advocate, CRNA, ER,

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  1. Relocating with a Monitoring Agreement

    jackstem replied to melanieb's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Agreed. I've often said this is the only disease where the person is "busted" before being diagnosed.

  2. Anyone ever get their license back after revocation?

    jackstem replied to Morganslake's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sent you a private message with some information you might find useful. Keep us posted!

  3. Anyone ever get their license back after revocation?

    jackstem replied to Morganslake's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for the plug subee. One correction...I'm not an attorney...haven't even played one on TV (I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express though). I do work with a license defense attorney when she has...

  4. Relocating with a Monitoring Agreement

    jackstem replied to melanieb's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The attorneys I've consulted with generally recommend finishing your current monitoring program. Every state deals with this issue in a different manner so you can't use an experience in one state to...

  5. Need support, very depressed.

    jackstem replied to KaseyJo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sounds like your manager has some of her own issues to deal with when it comes to this DISEASE (a family member with the disease, lack of knowledge regarding the disease, etc.). I am speaking at...

  6. Relocating with a Monitoring Agreement

    jackstem replied to melanieb's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You made me smile, All_Over_Again. You clearly don't care for attorneys yet you're going to become one. Will all of your work be pro bono? If so, how will you maintain your practice? Don't take this...

  7. Renewing nursing license

    jackstem replied to artist123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    consult with a license defense attorney with experience before the board of nursing. answering these questions incorrectly can have far reaching consequences...some worse than you'd expect. every...

  8. Relocating with a Monitoring Agreement

    jackstem replied to melanieb's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This is a good example of an instance when consulting with a license defense attorney in the new state can be worth every penny. Every state board has their own way of dealing this issue. When you're...

  9. Need support, very depressed.

    jackstem replied to KaseyJo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Addiction is a genetically based, environmentally induced disease that affects the mesolimbic system and prefrontal cortex of the brain. While it's true that a person is responsible for choosing to...

  10. failed drug test by First Lab

    jackstem replied to brownimr's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The WV BON just agreed to legislation that establishes an alternative to discipline program for nurses. Here's a link to the December issue of the WV nursing Newsletter. West Virginia Nurse Edition 20...

  11. Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    jackstem replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

    Ignorance is bliss. Willful ignorance in a health care "professional" is unprofessional and unethical. Ignorance is the driving force behind the stigma associated with the disease of addiction (and...

  12. Starting a new Caduceus Meeting

    jackstem replied to Diamond Nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm sure there are rules if you want to start an "official" Caduceus group, i.e. one which is "recognized" by the state licensing agencies. However, there are no rules for starting your own "nurse...

  13. Violation of the Traditions?

    jackstem replied to MizChelleRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm sure there are rules if you want to start an "official" Caduceus group, i.e. one which is "recognized" by the state licensing agencies. However, there are no rules for starting your own "nurse...

  14. Need information about California Diversion

    jackstem replied to outdoorliving's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Here's the FAQ page for California's Alternative Program: http://www.rn.ca.gov/diversion/div-faqs.shtml Keep us posted on your progress!

  15. When does the diversion program start in CA

    jackstem replied to Tanya33's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Your questions can best be answered by consulting with an administrative law attorney EXPERIENCED in dealing with the California Board of Nursing and with nurses facing accusations of...

  16. ethanol vs etg

    jackstem replied to ryliesmom's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Have you tried contacting labcorp and asking them your

  17. will the fl bon license me with previous drugs charges?

    jackstem replied to mudrock76's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You may want to consult a license defense attorney familiar with the nurse practice act in Florida. They can answer your questions about how the Florida board of nursing handles these kinds of cases....

  18. What is the procedure to end probation?

    jackstem replied to RNZenpeaceful's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Check your BON web site to see if they provide information regarding your

  19. Please Help...should I self report?

    jackstem replied to RNism's topic in Nurses Recovery

    There is absolutely nothing I can say to change anyone's mind about whether hiring an attorney is worth the money or not. What I can do is share my experience as a peer advisor who has dealt with...

  20. Please Help...should I self report?

    jackstem replied to RNism's topic in Nurses Recovery

    And when you MUST contact them due to a complaint and/or an investigation, do it through a license defense attorney. The board has attorneys advising them...you should have no less (unless of course...

  21. New to recovery

    jackstem replied to STK1982's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You might consider contacting the state nursing association peer assistance program. Their contact information states: If you haven't had treatment, do it! The above program may have referral...

  22. Please Help...should I self report?

    jackstem replied to RNism's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Doing my best, but can never have too much help!!

  23. Any advice on representing myself?

    jackstem replied to Brooke96's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Is there no one willing to lend you the money? Parents, siblings, other relatives or even good friends? Just as you would seek medical attention without insurance if you had a life threatening...

  24. Please Help...should I self report?

    jackstem replied to RNism's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Long time no see foraneman...welcome back!

  25. Please Help...should I self report?

    jackstem replied to RNism's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Addiction is a chronic, progressive, potentially fatal disease affecting the pleasure, motivational, and decision making centers of the brain. It's not about strength of will or moral character. If...