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    Let's share our experiences during the job search and learn from each other!!

    wish_me_luck replied to LisaRNsober's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am in HPMP and I have to disclose during the interiew, but I am spinning mine in a positive way. Is it awful spending all this money on UDS, appts, and having to fax reports in monthly? Yes. But, I...
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    Medical reserve corps question

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Not that I know of. It is "Valid VA only", that is the only restriction that I know of. But, the event is in VA, so it's still within the state. I put in the application. There was a box for...
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    why did you pick the speciality you are in?

    wish_me_luck posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am just curious why each one of you picked the specialty you did? Was it personal reasons, interest, a defining moment,
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    Giving the license up

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    GA, I have a feeling it's the deep south--like the land of jumbalaya and crawfish....so, LA, is my guess. Or Mississippi. One of the
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    why did you pick the speciality you are in?

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, Ms. (?) Meriwhen, so that's how you got your start. I, for one, am glad you had to start in psych because you sound like a "baller" nurse (it means awesome). I am appreciating everyone's stories,...
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    Medical reserve corps question

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sent a PM, GA. :) I want to submit the application and a job application for a job I want, but I haven't heard from case manager yet. She said Dec. but not a specific date...guess it's
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    Giving the license up

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    LOL. I am sorry. I am such the serious type. It's harder to understand how to take when it's typed instead of spoken. I love my entourage. I hope you all are having a nice evening (afternoon for all...
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    Giving the license up

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You want to close it and I can update in a new thread? Or should it stay open and I can update in this thread? I am going to look in VA, but still go in January because I have no idea whether I will...
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    Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    wish_me_luck replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Boston, I think Meriwhen and you are inspirations! Love you both!! And yes, Meriwhen, you are
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    how state run recovery programs set nurses up for failure.

    wish_me_luck replied to LisaRNsober's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Lisa, my stipulations are identical to yours. I had them change the psychiatrist thing because I am not on medication and I see an actual therapist vs going to him for therapy. I told them that my...
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    Giving the license up

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks, Jack. I am hanging on to it for now. But, I am going to fight for the authorization in TN all the way. I finally also got issued my pharmacy technician license. I look back on what I have had...
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    why did you pick the speciality you are in?

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I will start. I like community and public health with some mental health and med surg. I have always believed prevention was better and I love educating (health dept--my fav!), I believe...
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    12 hour shifts...dangerous?

    wish_me_luck replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I like the idea of 8x5
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    Virginia Monitoring Program

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have been testing like for 2 and a half months (8 screens, so far) and I have spent around $356. I think ours is lower, but they make up for it in testing more often. It's so hard to see my hard...
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    Virginia Monitoring Program

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    How many times a year do you get tested? In Virginia, it's 36 times a year. Average cost of a test is $41 and then, if you are lucky, the drop fee will be $10. So, it's roughly $51 times 36. It's like...
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    Virginia Monitoring Program

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This is kind of a random added tid bit that isn't related to HPMP, but to the Board of Nursing application. There is a question on there that does asked about psychological impairment/mental illness,...
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    Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    wish_me_luck replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You know, I hope to get a job even with my order, but I think my issues have made me a better person as
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    Is honesty the best policy in your opinion?

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I thought I did the right thing and I am glad I did. But, when I am at my low, having my mom (who is also a nurse...with a license in the same state as me) telling me that I should have lied and I...
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    Giving the license up

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I wouldn't have a problem with it, subee, if I did not live on the state line. I know they don't know me and don't have a vendetta, but I don't know how to explain to people who don't live on a state...
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    Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    wish_me_luck replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I guess I should clarify. I understand it's open to everyone. But, for me at least, it's hard to truly believe that prich means well when I know his true opinion. Anyway, GA, congrats on fighting the...
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    Giving the license up

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks, Meriwhen. I shall hang on to for now. I still have 4 years and about 8 months left (out of a 5 year contract). Ever heard of anyone in VA getting released early from contract? I love nursing,...
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    Giving the license up

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you, Boston! That email from them gave me this little glimmer of hope this morning. I hope I can show them that I am a good person and I am trying so hard to get everything back together. I...
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    Giving the license up

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    OMG! I think I might have made a break through!!! This morning I received an email telling me to send an endorsement application to TN BON with the fee and that I would have to go before the Board. I...
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    Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    wish_me_luck replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Jaime, I know this going to sound mean, but I will say exactly how I feel. While I respect your experience dealing with addiction in your family, you are not in recovery. I have also read your...
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    Giving the license up

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    is this normal? I mean, to go through these feelings. Those of you who did make it through, did you ever feel like just giving