TorsadesRN

TorsadesRN

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  1. All the cool people work nights!

    TorsadesRN replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with everyone about the teamwork. Night shift ROCKS! We get work done, but it is more laid back and we know how to have

  2. One year

    TorsadesRN replied to MichelleRN34's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yay!!!!

  3. Hello

    TorsadesRN replied to RNBSNflorida's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Parn! Take a deep breath and tell yourself, "it is going to be ok". Like Austin said, start following an honest program and all things will fall into place. My experience was this.......

  4. failed drug test while on pnap

    TorsadesRN replied to mk1959's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am in PNAP also. Have a year in. If your contract had started and you failed a drug test from smoking MJ chances are they will suspend your license. According to my contract, suspension will be...

  5. self reporting, questions/concerns

    TorsadesRN replied to sweetloveRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It will all fall into place. Last year at this time I lost my job, was reported to the BON and self reported to PNAP then signed myself into rehab. I was terrified, alone and so scared. I had no...

  6. self reporting, questions/concerns

    TorsadesRN replied to sweetloveRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm in the monitoring program in PA (PNAP) and I can work nights. I'm also the charge nurse so I have the narcotic keys my whole shift. I only had a six month narcotic restriction. Every state's...

  7. Hello

    TorsadesRN replied to RNBSNflorida's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello! I too am an RN who diverted, got fired, charges, reported to BON, self reported to PNAP and have a free and clear license and am in my 10th month in the PHMP. I am working full time and as of...

  8. Moving on.....

    TorsadesRN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Today I sit in my living room that is cluttered with boxes. All but the basic essentials are packed. Tomorrow I will walk out the front door for the last time. I'm moving on. I moved to this town two...

  9. Moving on.....

    TorsadesRN replied to TorsadesRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It warms my heart to read all these kind words. Thanks to all of you. I moved in yesterday. I have the living room all finished and set up. (I had to get my Christmas tree up first) Today I am going...

  10. Moving on.....

    TorsadesRN replied to TorsadesRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you everyone for the kind words. My life is truly

  11. The road to recovery paved with Elmo and a Christmas Tree....

    TorsadesRN replied to jmo1231's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Awesome share JMO!. I personally would keep the elmo. I to suffered some dark days in my addiction. Although my life is in a better place right now, I don't want to forget that pain. It keeps me clean...

  12. Recovering opiate addict: In need of advice

    TorsadesRN replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oh Boston, my heart sunk and I filled with tears reading the story of the wreck. You are an inspiration. Your words of encouragment and compassion are felt on this board and I know, without a doubt,...

  13. Nurses in Recovery do get jobs!!!!

    TorsadesRN replied to moorefun11's topic in Nurses Recovery

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  14. Sponsor relapsed

    TorsadesRN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have been in the program 7 months. I came out of rehab with not many options sponsor wise. In my area there sadly is not enough clean time in the NA rooms. I went with the best option and this lady...

  15. Sponsor relapsed

    TorsadesRN replied to TorsadesRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Catmom, Keep your head high. Keep fighting the good fight. I'm sorry you had a bad time with your BON. I count myself BLESSED everyday I sign RN after my name. It is a reminder I was one of the few...

  16. Aftercare

    TorsadesRN replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi GA_RN, Don't be scared about starting your NA meetings. I know easier said then done. I was terrified to walk into my first meeting. Mainly fearful of seeing a pt I took care of in the ER. But it...

  17. Sponsor relapsed

    TorsadesRN replied to TorsadesRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Boston, You made my eyes tear. That was such an awesome thing you did and I had a wonderful meeting last night and an AWESOME night at work. There was just such a sense of peace and calm in me I...

  18. Sponsor relapsed

    TorsadesRN replied to TorsadesRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks everyone. Only a nurse, or other medical profession with a license, can fully understand that added stress on us. We, or at least I, get ONE CHANCE. Relapse really isn't a option. To me, to...

  19. Sponsor relapsed

    TorsadesRN replied to TorsadesRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Viva, I have always said "relapse is not an option"! I live by that. The NA room I am referring to is a generic NA room. There are no caduceus meetings or healthcare professional meetings in this...

  20. Happy Thanksgiving

    TorsadesRN replied to MichelleRN34's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Happy Thanksgiving! This year I have so much to be thankful for. Hope everyone has a nice

  21. Another month down

    TorsadesRN replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I too am new to these forums. And I too have 7 months sobriety today! So glad to know I am not alone on this journey and there are other recovering nurse's who

  22. Starting new job Monday:)

    TorsadesRN replied to MichelleRN34's topic in Nurses Recovery

    CONGRATS! That is awesome. Best of luck on your new

  23. New here and need some encouragement

    TorsadesRN replied to LisaRNsober's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Austin, With PNAP (PA's monitoring program) my stipulations are No ER, ICU, PACU, cath lab's, home health, no supervisor postition and no doctor's office for the three years in the program. I...

  24. New here and need some encouragement

    TorsadesRN replied to LisaRNsober's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Lisa, and all the other nurses in recovery! I just have to say how comforting it is to know there are other nurses out there in recovery. I felt so alone for the longest time like I was the only...