jackstem

jackstem

Impaired Nurse Advocate, CRNA, ER,

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  1. Treated any differently for street drugs?

    jackstem replied to spizwink's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Addiction is addiction is addiction. Who cares where you get your drug of (no) choice? As someone said, street drugs is someplace any of us could end up with when our ability to obtain drugs from...

  2. Bad reaction by prospective employer

    jackstem replied to catmom1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Code55, you are exactly right, I have no doubt a nurse who "looks down their nose" at a colleague with this disease does the same thing to any patient with addiction (especially if they are in an...

  3. Roll call...status call...

    jackstem replied to MizChelleRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I come up with one now and then. I can't take credit for this one since a head hunter gave it to me a couple of years ago. Anyone else have "outside the box" suggestions for employment? It's so easy...

  4. Roll call...status call...

    jackstem replied to MizChelleRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Look into applying for Clinical Research Associate jobs. You don't need a license and your health care background can be an attractive reason to hire you. Hang in there!

  5. New in recovery and just fired from my new job......

    jackstem replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Great question. There is a study by Mark Gold at the University of Florida that discusses the low grade, chronic exposure to fentanyl, sufentanil, propofol, and other agents (including inhaled agents)...

  6. Bad reaction by prospective employer

    jackstem replied to catmom1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What an awesome display of serenity and grace in recovery!

  7. Diverted drugs, got caught, fired and arrested...

    jackstem replied to erem's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's difficult to answer that question since I don't have info as to what has transpired to this point. Here are some of the problems I've seen since becoming a peer advisor. Nurses rarely seek...

  8. What is your opinion/knowledge base on recovery programs?

    jackstem replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Amen Su. Here's a major problem that I've encountered frequently here in my state. While we have an alternative program on the books, very few nurses are granted entry into the program. What good is a...

  9. Roll call...status call...

    jackstem replied to MizChelleRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Jack....Ohio....5,560 days Clean and

  10. What is your opinion/knowledge base on recovery programs?

    jackstem replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Someone needs to educate the nurses before they can educate anyone. A majority of health care providers, including MDs and nurses don't know diddly when it comes to this disease. Until the education...

  11. Any point in fighting NA requirement?

    jackstem replied to all_over_again's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good luck and keep us posted! You know where to find us if you need to vent!

  12. Any point in fighting NA requirement?

    jackstem replied to all_over_again's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The New Science of Addiction: Genetics and the Brain http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/ Drugs, Brain, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction...

  13. Any point in fighting NA requirement?

    jackstem replied to all_over_again's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I guess the research is wrong. When you don't understand the science, almost any explanation can be offered for why alcoholics and addicts act the way they do. Addiction is different than substance...

  14. Any point in fighting NA requirement?

    jackstem replied to all_over_again's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No offense intended and I apologize for that. But if the system is requiring something (whether it's considered "religious" or something else), and you are able to get that something "dropped", then I...

  15. Question for Jackstem..Suboxone

    jackstem replied to zofran's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Way to go SWS!!!! :yeah: Thanks for the kind words...all knowledge has been gained through 90% "field research" (for newcomers, this means using!) and 10% reading and workshops/continuing education...

  16. Any point in fighting NA requirement?

    jackstem replied to all_over_again's topic in Nurses Recovery

    By definition addiction is an obsession to obtain the drug of (no) choice when there is none, and the compulsive use until it's gone despite efforts to stop. Not all people with bad consequences as a...

  17. I'm doing my first LEAD todayyyy!

    jackstem replied to MizChelleRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Way to go Michelle!!!! That first one is always a little nerve racking. Way to step out of that comfort zone and reach out to the addict who still suffers. Sorry I missed your post before you spoke....

  18. any nurses/nursing students on methadone?

    jackstem replied to milksteak's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What does the Nurse Practice Act say in your state about taking the NCLEX if you're taking methadone? Yes, you should be weaned off by then. What if you're not? Graduating from school doesn't assure...

  19. Diverted drugs, got caught, fired and arrested...

    jackstem replied to erem's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you (in court - if that happens) and will also be used by the board of nursing. You have the right to an attorney,...

  20. iPN troubles

    jackstem replied to agnescwal's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Action on a license in one state can have effects on licenses in other states, and can also have significant effects on obtaining a license in other states. Since the nurse practice act in one state...

  21. Considering a move to Texas and transferring my monitoring contract...am I crazy??

    jackstem replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You might want to consult with a license defense attorney in Texas to find out all the ins and outs of the program, the possible differences, and the hoops involved in obtaining your Texas license...

  22. worried i may need help

    jackstem replied to stephierd81's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You might want to consider an evaluation by a psychiatrist to determine an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Many PCP's are excellent, but I'm not sure all PCP's are best for treating some...

  23. iPN troubles

    jackstem replied to agnescwal's topic in Nurses Recovery

    AMEN!!!! Me too!!!!! Thanks for what you guys do for the recovering nurses out there!

  24. iPN troubles

    jackstem replied to agnescwal's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well said traumaRUs! (I'll bet you're secretly affiliated with an attorney! - )

  25. iPN troubles

    jackstem replied to agnescwal's topic in Nurses Recovery

    this entire thread is one of the reasons i strongly suggest that any nurse facing a board of nursing investigation for any reason obtain legal advice and/or representation. we have the right to an...