lindaloo1921

explorer....you are totally right on..some people think of us as trash...but you know they are the trash because as a nurse they should have some knowledge of addiction, and respect the nurses who are trying to overcome this addiction, instead of belittle them.. us nurses should stick to gether instead we try and condemn them,,thanks for your post i agree with you about the diabetic patient ..yes some nurse would say "well they should know not to eat the stuff" its thier fault.....how blind is that..

Sick RN, I understand how you feel.I felt the same way.I felt lost.I loved my job alsobut lost it due to my addiction.Just stay clean go to meetings and get signatures from them and keep a record of the meetings you attend.Also do not drink, its an addiction too. all is not lost wait and see what they are going to do. dont do anything you will regret.I now have my license back but i have not found a job as of yet.Im waiting until my probation is up, which was up yesterday.just waiting on paperwork to go through. keep your head up email me anytime..let me know whats going on ..take care it will get better but it takes time....

As long as you have a script number and the pharmacy number you are ok as long as it is a legal drug.But, they really cannot confirm the rx because of hippa laws,,so why they do it idk...

the hospital does an investigation then turns it over to the board and prosecutor if charges are to be filed.It can take 2 years for hospital investigation.

I just got my RN license reinstated after 1 year sus.I cannot find a job anywhere.I dont know if its from rescrictions a nurse or my felony in leiu of prosecuetion.Ive been clen 2.5 years and to tell u the truth ive almost given up saving my license.Everyone looks as if im slime looking for a job.Im not the only nurse in this situation but beleive me ,it sures feels like it to me. I just dont know what to do anymore..i miss nursing so badly, and not just the money.just venting