jackstem

jackstem

Impaired Nurse Advocate, CRNA, ER,

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  1. Poppy seeds

    jackstem replied to RN_4's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Can Poppy Seeds Cause a Positive Drug Test? |

  2. failed drug test by First Lab

    jackstem replied to brownimr's topic in Nurses Recovery

    PRN4U, I don't know what specific tests they run in Ohio. I do know they will randomly test for alcohol metabolites. Alcohol itself can only be detected in urine for maybe 12 - 24 hours (depending on...

  3. freaking out

    jackstem replied to wlcameron's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just posted this in another thread. Most on site testing (screening cups) can occasionally show a false positive or false negative, SAMHSA recommends all positives be verified by GC/MS. There's a...

  4. EtG testing - seems impossible?

    jackstem replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Awww shucks...thanks! Been awhile...very busy between work, peer assistance advisor, and my daughter in early recovery (and struggling...a chip off the old block!). The urine drug screens done on site...

  5. EtG testing - seems impossible?

    jackstem replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Here's a good guide to medications and other products to avoid. It's from Talbott Recovery Campus in Atlanta. I provide this to all of my clients when they enter treatment....

  6. Suboxone use and the Boards of Nursing

    jackstem replied to imfree's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't think Kentucky allows a nurse to practice while on Suboxone. You might want to consider consulting with a nursing license defense attorney. I've put out some feelers from folks who might have...

  7. Help..Meeting with Board of Nursing

    jackstem replied to RNOhio's topic in Nurses Recovery

    OhioRn, Please be very careful anytime you peak with the BON or anyone associated with the BON. Their job is to protect the public from unsafe nurses, whether due to impairment by some sort of illness...

  8. Escaping your past mistakes

    jackstem replied to Oogie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    A person has to want to make progress and "get well". As recovering addicts we all know this. It's no different for those hurt by the using addict/alcoholic. They have to want to "get over" the past,...

  9. Any experience with criminal charges due to medication diversion

    jackstem replied to DiaMarie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you have criminal charges you may also hear from the board of nursing (BON) as well. Consider retaining a license defense attorney if that happens. Do NOT use your criminal defense attorney for the...

  10. An anticlimatic end!

    jackstem replied to Oogie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks "Tex"! I like "popping in". Need to keep everyone on their toes. The last person who said they thought of me often was a bill collector! I miss everyone here, but things have been busy since...

  11. An anticlimatic end!

    jackstem replied to Oogie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Someone once told me religion is for people afraid of going to hell...spirituality is for those who have been there.

  12. When you find you're riding a dead horse, the best thing to do is get off of it

    jackstem replied to Umberlee's topic in Nurses Recovery

    An amends is about you and not the person you are making amends to. It's the willingness to be humble to make the amends which is important. If you are hoping they will forgive you after making the...

  13. An anticlimatic end!

    jackstem replied to Oogie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You might consider contacting TPAPN to see if there are any support groups for recovering health care professionals (sometimes called Caduceus meetings). While some can be 12 Step oriented, not all...

  14. good book- Jackstem??

    jackstem replied to TXRN2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Lori! You are most welcome! I'm working as an addictions counselor at an outpatient facility just east of Cincinnati. Extremely challenging and rewarding. Also nice to know my experiences can make...

  15. good book- Jackstem??

    jackstem replied to TXRN2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    We ARE friends!!! And thanks for your kind words. I know what you mean about your mom getting sick (let alone your spouse as well). My dad died last January after open heart surgery. He lived three...

  16. good book- Jackstem??

    jackstem replied to TXRN2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm doing well, thanks! I started a new job as an addictions counselor and am enjoying the job immensely. I'm the counselor for the suboxone intensive outpatient program. After a detox period they...

  17. good book- Jackstem??

    jackstem replied to TXRN2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    TXRN2, I have't read the book. It sounds interesting. Was there anything in the book that stands out from everything else? I'll pick up a copy. Thanks for the recommendation!

  18. Nursing student

    jackstem replied to nursinggirl21's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Are you working any kind of a recovery program for your alcohol addiction as well as your eating disorder?

  19. Need to know about doing clinicals with a few felony convictions (In San Diego, Ca)

    jackstem replied to vernayjustice's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I spoke with a client in treatment where I work as a counselor. Her primary counselor asked me for input since I was a CRNA before my addiction and consult with a license defense attorney. I hated to...

  20. Need to know about doing clinicals with a few felony convictions (In San Diego, Ca)

    jackstem replied to vernayjustice's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Consult with a license defense aytorney in your state. They are the best suited individual to answer your questions. Schools may tell you it will be no problem, but they have a financial reason, your...

  21. Giving the license up

    jackstem replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know people get tired of seeing me type this, but have you considered at least a consultation with a license defense attorney to find out what your options may be? It could be worth a try. Just a...

  22. Just took random drug test

    jackstem replied to learninglessons12's topic in Nurses Recovery

    THAT IS AN AWESOME CHRISTMAS PRESENT!!!! Congratulations! Jack PS Pay it

  23. Giving the license up

    jackstem replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    wish_me_luck, I know exactly how you feel...the peaceful feeling thing. I'm a recovering opioid addict and former CRNA. After my last relapse I knew in my bones I could never return to anesthesia, and...

  24. Another month down

    jackstem replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations on your 7 months!!

  25. Alcoholism VS Addiction:What does everyone think?

    jackstem replied to mona1023's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Theoretically. What's sad is health care professionals who don't know and understand the basics of the pathophysiology of this chronic, progressive, potentially fatal disease of the brain. I'm...