jackstem

jackstem

Impaired Nurse Advocate, CRNA, ER,

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  1. still recovery out of BON program

    jackstem replied to in recovery's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's interesting to note that research is showing that relapse decreases significantly with 5 years continuous sobriety/clean time (notice I didn't say the risk goes away :)). I have no doubt this is...

  2. New and scared

    jackstem replied to Sharonrninva's topic in Nurses Recovery

    RNism...I posted a response to your other thread. You can read about the Virginia Health Practitioner's Monitoring Program on their web site. The message on their home page states: I recommend...

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

    jackstem replied to RNism's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations on admitting you have this disease. That's the first step in getting well. Your personal health trumps all other considerations, because if you die nothing else matters. Seek out a...

  4. Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    jackstem replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

    It's difficult to wrap our heads around something that seems to be voluntary. I assure you, I didn't choose thise disease anymore than I chose a pilonidal cyst or the spondylolisthesis which caused...

  5. Recreational THC = now starting IPN!

    jackstem replied to Honest&Hopeful&Hur's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sadly, nurses, physicians, pharmacists and other health care providers are poorly educated (if at all) about the disease of addiction. Why waste time when this isn't "really a disease"? Just read...

  6. HELP! They are investigating my license :(

    jackstem replied to abigl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It never hurts to have a consultation with a license defense attorney so you know your rights and options. As I said in my previous post, our verbal diarrhea can put us in a very tough situation. We...

  7. First Lab Testing While on Vacation?

    jackstem replied to nursling07's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Check out the list of products with ETOH here. List your prescribed medications when providing your sample. This can prevent all sorts of over reactions if you test positive for a substance you're...

  8. HELP! They are investigating my license :(

    jackstem replied to abigl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good advice about getting an attorney. Do not speak with anyone about the case until you have legal representation. We, as nurses, seem to have this disorder that appears when we are being...

  9. Happy Birthday Jackstem!

    jackstem replied to catmom1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks everyone! Couldn't do this without all of you. Had a great birthday/father's day get together yesterday with the family. Grandson is beginning to crawl like a roadrunner! Good food, good...

  10. Sobriety and nursing school interviews

    jackstem replied to afbc's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Isn't it sad how a nurse who has overcome the disease of chemical dependency is looked down upon with such disdain, while a nurse who has overcome other chronic, progressive diseases is held up as a...

  11. Happy Birthday Jackstem!

    jackstem replied to catmom1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks Diva! You all help me stay C&S one day at a time! Couldn't do it without you guys!

  12. Happy Birthday Jackstem!

    jackstem replied to catmom1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks

  13. Happy Birthday Jackstem!

    jackstem replied to catmom1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks Catmom1. I hope I have a few more as well! Much better chance now that I'm C&S!!!

  14. about to start LPN course & questions about drug testing and suboxone

    jackstem replied to debrastudent's topic in Nurses Recovery

    There are many folks with adult onset diabetes able to control their blood sugar with a diet and exercise. There others requiring oral medication or insulin in order to control their blood sugar...no...

  15. about to start LPN course & questions about drug testing and suboxone

    jackstem replied to debrastudent's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Diva, I think you missed my point (or I didn't make it clear). Just as there are those who require extremely tight control of their disease, such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, etc., yet still...

  16. about to start LPN course & questions about drug testing and suboxone

    jackstem replied to debrastudent's topic in Nurses Recovery

    diva, et al, In an ideal world, recovery is abstinence from all mood altering substances. Yes, I do believe that is the ultimate goal for someone with a Substance Use Disorder (or SUD, the new term...

  17. to tell or not to tell

    jackstem replied to lb289's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Contact the nursing association in your state, they may have information regarding this situation. You can also consult with a license defense attorney experienced with dealing with the board of...

  18. Point me in the right direction

    jackstem replied to waldo_1984's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Home Products Containing Alcohol List: http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/household/brands?tbl=chem&id=151

  19. Point me in the right direction

    jackstem replied to waldo_1984's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i'm having a devil of a time finding the list. when i do i'll post the link here and then also on my web site. in the mean time, here's a couple of interesting tidbits regarding alcohol:

  20. recovering

    jackstem replied to meanttobe's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Have you considered becoming a chemical dependency counselor? Lot's of recovering folks become excellent counselors.

  21. Point me in the right direction

    jackstem replied to waldo_1984's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I wasn't able to find the list you're looking for (I know the one and when I find it I'll post it). But here is a link to the Talbott Recovery Campus' guide to safe medication use while in recovery....

  22. ? About Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing

    jackstem replied to curiousrdh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When you think about it, it's not really fishy. If they're doing random drug screens, the testing is going to be "random" as well. If the person knew what was being tested for, they'd be able to do...

  23. Treatment

    jackstem replied to lb289's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sadly, the board of nursing's primary job is to protect the public, not advocate for nurses. Contact the nursing association in your state since they (theoretically) advocate for the nurse. They may...

  24. ? About Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing

    jackstem replied to curiousrdh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Did you try calling the lab to ask

  25. Falsly accussed of diversion

    jackstem replied to calk's topic in Nurses Recovery

    the nurse attorneys i refer people to are all administrative law attorneys. yes, i'm sure there are nurse attorneys who don't practice administrative law or who have "their own agenda", but when...