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    QUESTION TO ANSWER

    nowim clean replied to nurse nesreen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    First off it is the doctor not the nurse who gives this news. Just like giving results of a test we do not do it. As far as the rest you take care of the pt and family as well. Will respecting family...
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    Pros & Cons on becoming LPN

    nowim clean replied to carinac89's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Also if you go this route make sure there are lpn=rn programs. I have seen many of those shut down. We had 2 lpns in our RN classes and they had to start at day 1 like they were straight off the...
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    i believe it's time to call it quits......

    nowim clean replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sorry but you need to quit complaining. None of us had an easy time finding a job criminal charges or not. My sponsor had a 5 year contract plus drug related felonies on his record, but with time he...
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    this is going to be harder than i thought.....

    nowim clean replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My sponsor has felonies on record is now working at ltc it can be done be 1st you must get real with the program work the steps and trust in a higher then and only then will the doors
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    this is going to be harder than i thought.....

    nowim clean replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Try LTC , doctors offices also find a local caduceus meeting they are full of doctors and nurses get to know them and maybe they will reach out to
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    Needs advice about substance abuse programs

    nowim clean replied to amanda02's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Bottom line you first have to want to quit. Then you HAVE to take the first step 100% "admitted we were powerless over "the drug of your choice" and our lives had become unmanageable". There is no...
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    TPAPN nurse having hard time finding work

    nowim clean replied to RenieRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Find a Caduceus meeting in your area. There will be nurses and doctors there make a network of friends and be willing to work as a nurse for minimal pay. Remember it is better to work for 10.00 an...
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    Reported to the board, don't know what to expect, help!

    nowim clean replied to arothfuss's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hair test only you and God know for sure you are clean. Get the hair sample done NOW and make sure the place does the chain of custody correctly in front of you it is a small price to pay compared to...
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    HELP!!! Failed NCLEX first time around.

    nowim clean replied to AmberTee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This time around study different. When you answer the question KNOW why it is right or wrong. Don't just guess at it 100 questions every day starting today and focus on what you as a nurse can do to...
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    Just Finished Nclex..NEED HELP PLEASE PLEASE

    nowim clean replied to RN2BEESOON's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Remember with NCLEX it is different than any nursing exam you've taken in school. What would you do first, what will help your pt, what will hurt/kill your pt, some is just process of elimination. On...
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    Don't know if I can keep going

    nowim clean replied to RNKellie51303's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Find a caduceus meeting in your area, there is one in driving distance. These meetings are full of HCP docs, nurses you name it. Go in share your story your sobriety and get to know them. Most likely...
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    Safety of Electronic Documentation

    nowim clean replied to herring_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What the facilties need to do is put their foot down and tell the physicians if you are going to practice here you will put 100% of your orders into the computer unless it is a code or we will deny...
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    Drug test...random..maybe not

    nowim clean replied to MichelleRN34's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I average 2 a month you know how it hits sometimes only once sometimes 3 and once I hit 4 times in a month, but based on 2 timesa month ive got 36 more tests and Ill be
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    Need advice

    nowim clean replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You will most likely lose your licence for 90 days then you will go back for another meeting. Expect outpt rehab and drug screenings that will be observed and once you find employment somewhere then...
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    I have so many qualms

    nowim clean replied to Austin12's topic in Nurses Recovery

    also if you just make the 3 year program you are done free and have your NC multistate license in tact. Think wisely and best of
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    Texas BON - proof of inpatient

    nowim clean replied to remmsyaya's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Same here want do you want the worst your medical records or to be a nurse. Sometimes you have to pick your battles. You are facing the BON, you like me are not here because of good behavior. The...
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    Intensive Oupatient Treatment

    nowim clean replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm also in NCBON AP. My aftercare was a 3 hr class once a week for 1 year. For me the aftercare was not an issue it was paying for the drug screens,aftercare and not working, but somehow I did. Now...
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    Sober 140 days and dealing with TPAPN

    nowim clean replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Remember this if you work the steps throughly the shame and guilt will leave. You will become the person and nurse youre suppose to be. No this program isnot easy but it is doable. Load up on your...
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    IPN is killing me..........

    nowim clean replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm not sure how IPN works, I'm in NCBON alternative program. With that said the most I have ever been tested in a month was 4 times at 76.00 perscreening. I remember when I first started the program...
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    First interview since being reinstated!

    nowim clean replied to HunnieBadger's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sell your strong points and be very open about your whole story include your sobriety date meetings you go to and how far into the aftercare rehab you
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    Do I need to memorize durg toxic levels for NCLEX?

    nowim clean replied to swansonplace's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    will not hurt, but what you will most likely see is a question dealing with a specific disease cardiac, cancer ect out of the four meds which one would you give. 2 will have nothing to do with cardiac...
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    To the New Gradswho are getting ready to sit for NCLEX

    nowim clean posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First congradulations on your graduation from nursing school. Now you have one more hoop to jump through, that being the dreaded nclex. Most of you will pass the first time, congrats to you already....
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    To the New Gradswho are getting ready to sit for NCLEX

    nowim clean replied to nowim clean's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sure you both will do well, and to all the others waiting to test congrats in
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    Do I have a problem?

    nowim clean replied to worried88's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My question to you would be, do you have an obsession about something else? It could be food, sex, drugs, alcohol, shopping, gambling, to name just a few. If the answer is answer my rehab center would...
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    Reinstated!!

    nowim clean replied to HunnieBadger's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I also am in NC. My doc was alcohol, I know the restrictions and the no narcs is what will be your obstacle, it took me 6 months in the program after I got reinstated to get a job, and basically took...