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reggaemuffin MSN, NP, CNS

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  1. NP gave meds to her married boyfriend

    reggaemuffin replied to SummerRoses's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I certainly agree with this. Personally, I don't write prescriptions to anyone other than my patients. What bothers me though is that I'm not convinced that is what happened here. Reporting someone to...

  2. NP gave meds to her married boyfriend

    reggaemuffin replied to SummerRoses's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I believe you are only supposed to write prescriptions for those you are actively treating- that said many prescribers write scripts for family members and friends occasionally. To answer your...

  3. Where do I begin? have never dealt with anything like this before

    reggaemuffin replied to C23gregory's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You should be able to call the pharmacy as well and get documentation verifying the prescription And noting when it was filled. I've had patients do this

  4. PA DUI, what to expect?

    reggaemuffin replied to Whats next's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I believe most people were referring to the repercussions from the BON side- the "little hope" philosophy likely stems from the fact that in general most BON programs have little to no tolerance for...

  5. Tips for helping a nurse who may be suffering from drug abuse/addiction

    reggaemuffin replied to supersonic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Reporting your partner to the BON or their employer before you speak to them seems extreme, even cruel. Why so much emphasis on their employment? If it were me, I would have an open discussion with...

  6. AACN ACNPC-AG boards

    reggaemuffin replied to jnewman435's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi - I took the AGACNP less than 2 years ago. I'll be very honest with you- I took the Barkley course and I truly felt like it didn't help me with the test at all. I passed first time but I found it...

  7. Suboxone use and the Boards of Nursing

    reggaemuffin replied to imfree's topic in Nurses Recovery

    "Taking a med like suboxone is still an active addiction imo. If anything were to prevent the person from getting their med they would suffer withdrawals and be more likely to abuse their previous...

  8. NC BON and past opiate abuse

    reggaemuffin replied to lookatheflowers's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Amphetamines Methamphetamines Barbiturates Benzodiazepines Marijuana Cocaine Opiates Phencyclidine Methadone Propoxyphene MDMA (Ecstasy) Extended Opiates Ugh, I can't figure out how to edit once a...

  9. NC BON and past opiate abuse

    reggaemuffin replied to lookatheflowers's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ugh, I can't figure out how to edit once a comment has been posted- maybe you can't. I don't know why that says "extended opiates"- it's supposed to be

  10. NC BON and past opiate abuse

    reggaemuffin replied to lookatheflowers's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Also, don't let anyone tell you that you aren't in recovery or "clean" while on Suboxone, including the nursing board. That's a whole other topic in itself, which I'm not going to get into but my...

  11. NC BON and past opiate abuse

    reggaemuffin replied to lookatheflowers's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Amphetamines Methamphetamines Barbiturates Benzodiazepines Marijuana Cocaine Opiates Phencyclidine Methadone Propoxyphene MDMA (Ecstasy) Extended Opiates That is a typical standard 12 panel- however...

  12. NC BON and past opiate abuse

    reggaemuffin replied to lookatheflowers's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If OP calls the BON odds are very high they will be told that everything is evaluated on a case by case basis. Everybody's situation is different which is why most BON's use this tag line, frustrating...

  13. Positive alcohol test

    reggaemuffin replied to Omaapecm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Have they told you what to reasonably expect? I actually went back and was reading your old posts and my understanding was that you were pretty close to the end- my heart broke for you! My first...

  14. Positive alcohol test

    reggaemuffin replied to Omaapecm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with sad nurse- ask a lawyer but I would think they will look at it as a relapse anyway been if you've abstained from your drug of choice. And as others have said an attorney can help...

  15. Nurses Diverting Narcotics.

    reggaemuffin replied to NurseCalamity's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I don't understand why it has to be one or the other- making friends or protecting the patients. I think you actually could advocate and protect patients a lot more by starting off trusting...

  16. Applying to ACNP at U of MD.

    reggaemuffin replied to Waldorf RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I PMed you- if you have any other questions feel free to

  17. Applying to ACNP at U of MD.

    reggaemuffin replied to Waldorf RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Medic, We all had experience in different areas- some from ED, CCU, ICU, etc.. There were a lot of students who were in the military too. Our amount of experience varied greatly - I probably had the...

  18. Applying to ACNP at U of MD.

    reggaemuffin replied to Waldorf RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    WaldorfRN,I am finishing the acnp program at md this semester. It's a great program- I've learned so much and the faculty is very supportive. I did have an interview with 2 faculty members and the...

  19. ACNP exam materials- need guidance from my peeps!

    reggaemuffin posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi all! I am getting ready to start studying for the ACNP exam through ANCC. I was wondering if anyone knew of any good review books, especially anything that might encompass the geriatric portion of...

  20. MSN acute care NP programs....

    reggaemuffin replied to APatriganiRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi, I'm in in the master's program for ACNP/CNS at MD so that is my primary degree. The post-MSN program credit requirement varies I believe depending on how many similar classes you've completed in...

  21. Looking for a clinically focused ACNP program

    reggaemuffin replied to CCRNDiva's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    CCRN Diva, I'm posting my reponse to your PM here since I don't have enough posts to send a PM apparently. Hope this helps! Hi,The only fellowship I know of at MD is for doctoral students- are you in...

  22. MSN acute care NP programs....

    reggaemuffin replied to APatriganiRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am so sorry I am just seeing your post now. I am in my last semester at MD in the ACNP/CNS program. I personally have loved most of it, although it was probably the hardest thing I've done in my...

  23. MSN acute care NP programs....

    reggaemuffin replied to APatriganiRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Im in university of maryland's acute care NP program now. No GRE required. Good

  24. University of Maryland fall 2011 masters program

    reggaemuffin replied to reggaemuffin's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi! I am planning to go ASAP in the summertime at my job. So I'll work about once a week for awhile and see how that goes. Like you, my focus is school and I really don't want to start cramming or get...

  25. University of Maryland fall 2011 masters program

    reggaemuffin posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey all, I've been accepted into the critical care/emergency nurse practitioner program at university of Maryland for the fall of 2011. Any other nurses out there coming with me? I would love to talk...