TorsadesRN

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 fun!

Yay!!!!

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.... Charged with two misdemeanors. Went to court after I...

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 immediately placed if I violate my contract. Smoking M...

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 idea what was going to happen to me or my license. ...

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 monitoring system is different. As is every licensing b...

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 this month, will be clean and sober 10 months. ...

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 years ago to take an ER position. Little did I k...

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 to finish unpacking my bedroom stuff and tackle t...

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

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 and sober another day. Merry Christmas!

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, you touch many lives with the patients you care fo...

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

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 had 2 years and worked a good program. At least it...

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 lucky ones who walked away after a diversion, cha...

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 was all good. You don't have to talk in the meeting...

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 couldn't explain. The prayers worked. THANK YOU. Th...

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 relapse would be to take that license and tear it up ...

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 area. Closest one is two hours away. I am moving to...

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

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 understand.

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

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 was lucky to land a job at an inpatient psychiatric ...

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 recovering nurse. I am in PNAP. (PA) I self rep...