jackstem

jackstem

Impaired Nurse Advocate, CRNA, ER,

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  1. Recreational THC = now starting IPN!

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

    HURRAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  2. Suspended without pay

    jackstem replied to Ariel123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The American Association of Nurse Attorneys You really need to at least consult with one before moving forward. Remember your Miranda

  3. Suboxone use and the Boards of Nursing

    jackstem replied to imfree's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Each board of nursing determines their stance on the use of opioid replacement therapy. Check their web site or contact the BON to see if they'll share their position. You can find links to the boards...

  4. Recovering Nurses

    jackstem replied to PRESLA's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Keep your recovery first and everything else will fall into place. Anything placed before recovery (job, marriage, children, house, etc.) will go away. It's like being on a jet plane without a...

  5. Recreational THC = now starting IPN!

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

    We've ALL been on this journey with you! This is exactly how we recover and remain clean and serene...together...sharing our experience, strength, and HOPE!!! Which you've been courageous enough to do...

  6. Recreational THC = now starting IPN!

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

    Well said...and congratulations! Prayers for you and your mother.:hug:

  7. Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    jackstem replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

    I completely agree...just didn't want you to get frustrated with some of the responses you'll receive. Been doing the same thing for awhile now and will continue to do so. We'll get there one day if...

  8. Help Finding A Job

    jackstem replied to roxy34's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Look into Clinical Research Associate (CRA). They monitor pharmaceutical research sites to be sure FDA regs are being followed. You don't need a nursing license, but they love nurses since our...

  9. Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    jackstem replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

    Some folks aren't going to change their mind no matter how much information or science you

  10. Falsly accussed of diversion

    jackstem replied to calk's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When dealing with the board of nursing and anything to do with your license, get an experienced license defense attorney (American Association of Nurse Attorneys). Unless a criminal defense attorney...

  11. Please help

    jackstem replied to reinka's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I responded to your post in another thread. Here's the link to that post "I too need help."

  12. jackstem-i need your help!

    jackstem replied to mona1023's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The only way to know if you have a case is to consult with a license defense attorney with experience representing nurses before the board of nursing in Pennsylvania. Contact the American Association...

  13. jackstem-i need your help!

    jackstem replied to mona1023's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know that seems to be logical, however, the nurse attorney I consult with is 100-120 miles away from Columbus, Indianapolis, and Louisville. She's one of the best attorneys in all three states. She...

  14. Anyone ever get their license back after revocation?

    jackstem replied to Morganslake's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It takes time to get rid of the demons...but post this near your bathroom mirror: I am not a bad person trying to become good...I'm a person with a chronic, progressive, ultimately fatal disease...

  15. jackstem-i need your help!

    jackstem replied to mona1023's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Roller, The consult should be with a license defense/administrative lawyer in Minnesota. They will know how to answer those questions. This is the thing many folks don't get when it comes to this...

  16. North Carolina anyone???

    jackstem replied to precedexter's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't know of any medical license defense attorneys in NC. I checked with the attorney I consult with and she isn't familiar with anyone in NC who have faced the medical or nursing boards. I went to...

  17. need advice

    jackstem replied to Sharonrninva's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It depends on the terms of your consent agreement. Each board of nursing/alternative program follows specific guidelines, usually determined by the legislation enacted in each state. If you aren't...

  18. Nurses who go into drug rehab

    jackstem replied to fawnfalls's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It depends on what your nursing license application or renewal application asks. A question such as, "Have you been treated for substance abuse or chemical dependence" is different than, "Have you...

  19. New and scared

    jackstem replied to Sharonrninva's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Since there is a difference in criminal law and administrative law (which is how your license issues will be dealt with), a criminal defense attorney should not be used for administrative cases UNLESS...

  20. Recreational THC = now starting IPN!

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

    Yeah...we CRNAs are something else! (Exactly what, I don't know...but something!) It is so awesome to be surrounded by people who have made it farther than we have. Gives us hope that we can get there...

  21. New and scared

    jackstem replied to Sharonrninva's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If the police are looking at you for criminal charges, talk with a public defense attorney. You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law....

  22. New and scared

    jackstem replied to Sharonrninva's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hang in there my friend! You are most definitely not alone. Tons of folks here who are living proof recovery can and does happen. I celebrated 16 years clean and serence last Monday. If I can do it,...

  23. Restricted rn license nc--can i be re-licensed in another state

    jackstem replied to jparkin's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hope it works out for you. We have enough battles without folks throwing up additional barriers. Prayers and good wishes.

  24. Restricted rn license nc--can i be re-licensed in another state

    jackstem replied to jparkin's topic in Nurses Recovery

    One of the best ways to determine your ability to retain a license in another state when you have a restricted license is to consult with a license defense attorney with experience before that board...

  25. North Carolina anyone???

    jackstem replied to precedexter's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi precedexter and welcome! Congratulations on your recovery! I'm a peer advisor for nurse anesthetists in Ohio ("retired" CRNA due to this lousy disease), and consult with a nursing license defense...