jackstem

jackstem

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  1. Discrimination?!

    jackstem replied to ohrecovern's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When facing the board of nursing it is recommended to obtain the advice and counsel of an administrative law attorney. Why? Because the board has attorneys advising them. Unless you understand the...

  2. Confused - Did I may right decision

    jackstem replied to Nursered13's topic in Nurses Recovery

    AMEN!!! I've also noticed that many nurses posting here (and elsewhere) seem to think having an attorney will somehow make things WORSE, not better. As I've heard far too many times, "Nursing is an...

  3. Confused - Did I may right decision

    jackstem replied to Nursered13's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Very true. Unfortunately very few nurses seem to know they have these options available. Why is that? Does every nurse cut class when these issues are discussed, or is it that the programs aren't...

  4. Confused - Did I may right decision

    jackstem replied to Nursered13's topic in Nurses Recovery

    the nevada alternative program for nurses web page has information that explains who is eligible and how the program works. here is what the nevada board of nursing says about complaints and how they...

  5. Nurses self reporting?

    jackstem replied to Nursered13's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Amen, Amen, Amen. I'm always surprised (I don't know why anymore) that a nurse who is facing a board investigation, termination, and possible criminal investigation hesitates to obtain legal...

  6. jackstem-i need your help!

    jackstem replied to mona1023's topic in Nurses Recovery

    There was no decision rendered regarding suboxone. Based on the discussion yesterday it appears a decision could be forthcoming sometime this year (but then again, government agencies aren't well...

  7. giving up vrp?

    jackstem replied to lpn in pa's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Tweet, You are soooooo right. I attended the Indiana board of nursing meeting yesterday. Out of about 30 cases, a couple had an attorney with them. HUGE difference in the way they address the nurse...

  8. Nurses who steal narcotics....

    jackstem replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Amazing. Screw

  9. Nurses who steal narcotics....

    jackstem replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Willful ignorance. Amazing. Yep...epilepsy used to seen as demon possession. Leprosy was from sinfulness. Blindness in a child was punishment for the sins of a parent. HIV was all about being a...

  10. OIG

    jackstem replied to determined_nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Here's a link to the OIG web site and it's FAQs. Hope this helps. Office of Inspector General Frequently Asked Questions Nurse attorney explains the OIG exclusion list The Effect of Exclusion From...

  11. giving up vrp?

    jackstem replied to lpn in pa's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Contact the American Association of Nurse Attorneys (http://www.taana.org) and get the nameof a nurse attorney with experience representing nurses before the board of nursing. Just as medicine is...

  12. Learned an important lesson on how powerful this disease

    jackstem replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for sharing your experience, strength, and hope in dealing with your fears. There are numerous methods of dealing with procedural and post procedural pain in those with this loust disease....

  13. I think I could be an Alcoholic.......

    jackstem replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    As a wise counselor told me over 20 years ago, "Jack, you can't be to dumb to get recovery, but you CAN be too smart!" Good golly was he right! It's interesting that the more "intelligent" a person...

  14. Nurses who steal narcotics....

    jackstem replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    until health care professionals receive appropriate education in the pathophysiology of the disease as well as improved, evidence based treatment protocols, this disease will continue to be a huge...

  15. Drug Abuse Among Nurses

    jackstem replied to veggieeater's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You can also contact the American Association of Nurse Attorneys for names of license defense attorneys in Illinois (www.taana.org). I strongly recommend obtaining at least a consultation with an...

  16. Were my patient's rights violated?

    jackstem replied to Nurse-JP's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The Nurse Practice Act and Medical Practice Act in each state determines what and who is mandated to report to licensing boards. If you aren't sure after reading these acts (you should be able to find...

  17. Nurses who steal narcotics....

    jackstem replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  18. I think I could be an Alcoholic.......

    jackstem replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Excellent question. Despite the large amount of scientific information we've gathered over the past 3 decades, there is still so much more to learn about the pathophysiology of this disease. My drug...

  19. BON Appearance

    jackstem replied to waldo_1984's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats!!! ISNAP is a pretty good program. You're fortunate to practice in a state that offers assistance for the recovering nurse.

  20. I think I could be an Alcoholic.......

    jackstem replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Donna, congratulations on taking the first step in getting well...you've recognized you are "powerless over alcohol, and your life has become unmanageable". Chemical Dependence (whether the substance...

  21. Do they have to know? I need help!!!

    jackstem replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Go to your BON web site and search for information regarding the peer assistance program in your state. They may have a web site that will explain how the program works. Not all peer programs are...

  22. A little experience, strength and hope??

    jackstem replied to Ajm1855's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Does your monitoring agreement require you to tell employers, treating practitioners, etc. that you are in the program? Most agreements do. You might be able to ask your monitoring agent if you can...

  23. any nurses/nursing students on methadone?

    jackstem replied to milksteak's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Alabama Board of Nursing (800-656-5318) Alabama's Voluntary Disciplinary Alternative Program (VDAP) (334-353-9977) Contact the Alternative Program or BON (anonymously) directly and ask them about the...

  24. asked for help and got fired

    jackstem replied to cantgetrite's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Contact a license defense attorney with experience in dealing with the issue of chemical dependence. This isn't something you should be trying to handle alone. The American Association of Nurse...

  25. Return to nursing?

    jackstem replied to serenity47's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Your first research should be to see if your state allows a nurse to practice of they are taking suboxone. The Peer Assistance Advisor Committee of the AANA is in the process of polling their state...