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  1. Forced to be in charge before I'm ready.

    backtowork replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Well, everyone who has been around for a while knows that.."see one, do one, teach one" is the oldest truism in nursing. It has been this way throughout my 34 year career. The best I can tell you is...

  2. ABANDONED

    backtowork replied to GitanoRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have a 6 year old terminal patient in hospice right now who CPS brought to us when the mother was abusing his pain meds and leaving him to suffer without his medication. All I can do is look at both...

  3. Older, overweight, and drug addicted patients

    backtowork replied to NurseBatzy's topic in General Nursing

    Nursebatzy..I love your gentle spirit and compassion. We need more nurses like you. Thank you for caring for all who, many times, cannot care for themselves.

  4. Disheartened

    backtowork replied to Nursein2011's topic in General Nursing

    Silverdragon nailed it perfectly. I concur

  5. background failed for banner!

    backtowork replied to amberjo555's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Perhaps a nicely typed letter to present when they ask you to fill out the background check paper work in the future may help. This letter should state the exact circumstances of your issues with the...

  6. Nurse with a stipulation on license - military nursing impossible??

    backtowork replied to supera's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Supera..I do not have an answer to your question about military nursing but I wanted to congratulate you on being so close to finishing your stayed suspension program. Yes ..these black marks will...

  7. LPN license off probation! I made it! yippee!

    backtowork replied to gr8fulnrs's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow..So Inspiring. Thank you for posting this message of hope and success for all of

  8. Almost 4 years, no luck finding nursing job, life destroyed?!

    backtowork replied to GotoGirlRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Have you considered inpatient hospice. I have found luck

  9. DUI reporting and IPN help!!!

    backtowork replied to 10pat's topic in Nurses Recovery

    We all stand humbly corrected, Queen Bee.

  10. SWFl RN Looking For Help

    backtowork replied to golf23rog's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Relapse is a symptom of our disease. We struggle with this. We are not bad people...we are just people with real human problems. I do not think it is fair to label you or treat you as an addict, but...

  11. DUI reporting and IPN help!!!

    backtowork replied to 10pat's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Agree with is66. The thing that makes me crazy about ETOH is they sell it legally by the glass all over the place..they know you drove a vehicle to get to the by the glass place and then arrest you...

  12. Working with stipulations

    backtowork replied to backtowork's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you Viva..you are a true source of inspiration.

  13. Admitting To Rehab & Going Before The Nursing Board

    backtowork replied to pholda's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ditto here Viva..you are a

  14. Working with stipulations

    backtowork replied to backtowork's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have!! I am working for the hospice inpatient unit. I work 3rd shift under the supervision of a charge nurse, I pass a lot of narcs, and I am getting uds from first lab. I really like the work. I...

  15. Need advice/ information positive drug screen

    backtowork replied to floridarn0916's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Agree with all the above. I was reported to the TX bON August of 2008. Did not hear a word until Feb 2011. Get another job or two..work all the hours you can get and bank your money for a good board...

  16. Your thoughts?

    backtowork replied to luvche's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Salem witch hunts..I swear. I distinctly remember reading somewhere.."judge not, lest ye be

  17. 4 quick questions about starting with First Lab

    backtowork replied to backtowork's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi pplextx..I was never in Tpapn.. I deal only with the TX BON but there are a lot of good folks here who have been through Tpapn and I know they can answer your

  18. Your thoughts?

    backtowork replied to luvche's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This is insane!! Why the heck would anyone put up with all the craziness of peer review if it is not going to be confidential..you might as well just face design your own recovery program and face the...

  19. Interview tomorrow

    backtowork replied to learninglessons12's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Great job learninglessons..if nothing else..these interviews serve as practice for the job we were really meant to have..I know you are going to do well..hang in there

  20. 4 quick questions about starting with First Lab

    backtowork replied to backtowork's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you Lisonu..very helpful info..I will follow all advice to the letter..bless you and thank you

  21. Interview tomorrow

    backtowork replied to learninglessons12's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know exactly how you feel Learninglessons..I was in your spot just a few weeks ago and am now starting my 3rd week on the job. Good for you for not letting the psych job make you cut corners with...

  22. Gratitude

    backtowork replied to Beverly913's topic in Nurses Recovery

    YAY BEVERLY...thank you for your uplifting

  23. Pyxis machine and nurses diverting meds.....

    backtowork replied to docpsychrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have worked corrections as well and you are correct that nurse diversion is not the primary concern to the facility..it is in fact the primary concern of the BON tho, and they control your ability...

  24. Pyxis machine and nurses diverting meds.....

    backtowork replied to docpsychrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Even more reason to get that UA and consult with an

  25. 4 quick questions about starting with First Lab

    backtowork replied to backtowork's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you both..The more I ask..the more I