jackstem

jackstem

Impaired Nurse Advocate, CRNA, ER,

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  1. positive BAC

    jackstem replied to kelshar's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I wouldn't speak to the board without at least consulting with a license defense attorney first. The board of nursing's job is to protect the public, not advocate for your daughter. As far as your...

  2. positive BAC

    jackstem replied to kelshar's topic in Nurses Recovery

    She should also consider a consulting with a license defense attorney familiar with this type of case. She might want to speak to the attorney before speaking with the board of nursing or any other...

  3. ISNAP anyone?....

    jackstem replied to grace86's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Why not contact ISNAP and ask them how to go about requesting early release? If you ask and they say no...you're no worse off than you are by not asking, AND you won't have all the anxiety of...

  4. On Probation-Can I Be a Dialysis Clinical Manager?

    jackstem replied to RNZenpeaceful's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What does your consent agreement or contract state? It should be spelled out what restrictions have been placed on your ability to practice while in the program. TXRN2 recommended contacting your case...

  5. ADD meds while on diversion?

    jackstem replied to jnks's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Check with the alternative program or the disciplinary program in your state for the answer. Or you might contact the nursing association in your state to see if they know the answer to your question....

  6. Social Worker Wants Me In an Impaired Nurse Program--I am NOT Impaired

    jackstem replied to Mezcalero's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks DogenRN for the links. If you're looking for videos for educational purposes, check out "Pleasure Unwoven" at the Institute for Addiction Study. It's done by Dr. McCauley and runs around the...

  7. Social Worker Wants Me In an Impaired Nurse Program--I am NOT Impaired

    jackstem replied to Mezcalero's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Great presentation, isn't it!? If you like that, you'll love his DVD called "Pleasure Unwoven". I use it whenever I teach a seminar or work with nurses dealing with this lousy disease. Glad it was...

  8. positive BAC

    jackstem replied to kelshar's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You can contact TPAPN directly and ask them questions. Contact TPAPN at 1-800-288-5528 As far as how could she have tested so high? It depends on numerous factors including type of alcohol ingested...

  9. New to recovery

    jackstem replied to STK1982's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Be very careful about how much of your side of the story you share with anyone in a position of authority...employer, colleagues, investigators (board of nursing, pharmacy, or the police) without...

  10. Social Worker Wants Me In an Impaired Nurse Program--I am NOT Impaired

    jackstem replied to Mezcalero's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ahhh yes. So if a diabetic "relapses" that means it's not a disease? Or does it mean they stopped following their treatment plan? The science supports the disease concept. The fact that you don't...

  11. New to recovery

    jackstem replied to STK1982's topic in Nurses Recovery

    STK, I'm going to go through your post point by point and provide some thoughts for you to think about. I've been where you are and no longer have my license. I am using my experience, strength, and...

  12. Just got my letter from the nursing board!! Yay!

    jackstem replied to savgal1211's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Very, very well said!!! In the law practice where I consult, it's amazing the number of nurses who think if the investigator or board member(s) are "nice", then everything will be OK. They also want...

  13. Just got my letter from the nursing board!! Yay!

    jackstem replied to savgal1211's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's nice to hear someone speak of how much difference an attorney made in their case. This administrative law stuff can be extremely complicated. Not to mention the fact that we are so caught up in...

  14. Done! (with school that is)

    jackstem replied to waldo_1984's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations Waldo!!!!!!!!!! :yeah::balloons: Sounds like the 5+ months was worth every second. I look forward to further updates. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!!

  15. How I got here AGAIN!

    jackstem replied to bigrigcowboy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    An excellent video by Dr. Kevin McCauley regarding the Disease of Addiction. It's 72 minutes long. http://vimeo.com/6688849

  16. Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    jackstem replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

    An excellent video by Dr. Kevin McCauley regarding the Disease of addiction (which includes alcohol). http://vimeo.com/6688849

  17. am i understanding this correctly?

    jackstem replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Nobody should be reported unless there's a reason to report them. We'll take the "hypothetical" nurse in your scenario as an example. If that person shows up to work and is exhibiting behaviors that...

  18. How I got here AGAIN!

    jackstem replied to bigrigcowboy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Agreed! Very well said! There will always be those who find anything they don't understand to be some sort of "cult" or dark, evil, "secret group". As they say in AA and NA, "take what works and leave...

  19. Quick Question

    jackstem replied to busybee123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If the count is off due to poor record keeping and documentation they might be disciplined for improper processing of drug documents as well.

  20. So for 23 1/2 months, I've been an addict, not an alcoholic.....

    jackstem replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    AMEN!

  21. A little advice

    jackstem replied to mimi-1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Did you document any of these encounters? Are/were you a member of a union? I agree with luvche...you need an attorney. Borrow the money if necessary. Keep us posted!

  22. What is your favorite quote used in recovery

    jackstem replied to AimeepawsRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    There are so many quotes to choose from! Here's one of my favorites: "As an addict, I'm not a bad person trying to become good. I have a chronic, progressive, potentially fatal disease and I'm trying...

  23. Treated any differently for street drugs?

    jackstem replied to spizwink's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If we ever hope to have a chance of turning this around the profession has got to become educated about the DISEASE of chemical dependence. There has been tons of research done and we have an...

  24. Pre- employment drug testing

    jackstem replied to VM85's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Are you tapering off the methadone? Do you plan to taper off? I am unaware of any state that allows a nurse to practice while on methadone maintenance (although there may be a few). I do know there...

  25. Addiction Considered Disability?

    jackstem replied to mavdreams's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You might want to consult a license defense attorney in your state. The American Association of Nurse Attorneys can provide referrals. GOOD LUCK!