RNKellie51303

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  1. NC nurse looking for encouragement

    RNKellie51303 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have been an R.N. in NC for 8 years. Last september I was caught diverting narcotics. Within a year prior to that I lost my mom to cancer and found out I was pregnant with my first child. Three...

  2. EtG testing - seems impossible?

    RNKellie51303 replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I had a false positive occur and have no idea what I had used/applied/consumed to make that happen. I called the MRO at my testing company and he asked me questions about my history (was I pregnant,...

  3. This is my story... please read.

    RNKellie51303 replied to yngbehr's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you for your honesty! I am in similar shoes..lol. I know exactly how you feel. Didn't know if I could keep the lights on much less how I was going to pay for daycare so I could fix food at...

  4. Observed U/A, what are your states guidelines?

    RNKellie51303 replied to oshie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    NC here - I have been testing for almost 2 & 1/2 years. I am very lucky to have had the same woman observing me. I still have to lift my shirt and turn around but she has done it so many times...

  5. Florida RN, Diverting

    RNKellie51303 replied to mom2dnc's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I luckily had PTO that covered my first month. Cashed in my 401K and when that ran out cashed my stock. I got a job working at a gas station about a month after I came out of rehab. I did what I...

  6. One Year Later...

    RNKellie51303 replied to HunnieBadger's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats to you! You have definitely given me some words of encouragement. That which doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. You may not be where you want to be but are definitely where you need...

  7. Another one bites the dust...

    RNKellie51303 replied to Umberlee's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats to you!!!! Hopefully I will be in your shoes one day. When you ever get that urge.......just rewind the

  8. <3 I GOT A JOB <3

    RNKellie51303 replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations!!!! There is hope and I am so happy for you. LTC is rewarding, and trust me, they are easy to get attached to! Good Luck!!

  9. RN with restrictions,NC, Needing to network

    RNKellie51303 replied to mountaintop12's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sassy-RN the NCBON will not allow nurses to work with substance abuse patients. I would definitely stick with dialysis, LTC, and even hospitals. The key is fining the job with the perfect fit....

  10. Stipulations and no job

    RNKellie51303 replied to tracy.bell5's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I started to downsize the minute I lost my license (sold kids old toys, satellite cut off, traded in vehicle, refinanced loans, cut home phone off ..etc) I took a job at a gas station for 2 years...

  11. There is Hope!!!!

    RNKellie51303 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you're not familiar with my story just read my posts. I don't get on here very often but wanted to come back and share my experience, strength, and hope! Quick rundown of my history first: IV...

  12. It amazes me.......

    RNKellie51303 replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So your 9 months in the program and wonder why your not working??? I didn't even get my license back until after 1 year in the program! If you got your license back already you are further along...

  13. Its official

    RNKellie51303 replied to MichelleRN34's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That is so wonderful!!! Great

  14. There is Hope!!!!

    RNKellie51303 replied to RNKellie51303's topic in Nurses Recovery

    TY everyone. I also wanted to thank you all on here. I had wonderful advice and made it through with your

  15. Problem with reference from previous employer

    RNKellie51303 replied to KSinMT's topic in Nurses Recovery

    just be blessed that you have a job and stick with it. 2 years clean and can't even get

  16. PLEASE HELP!

    RNKellie51303 replied to superlvn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Not sure about Texas but NC has stipulations to what jobs you can return to. I guess they see it as "you need to be monitored". I had a similar experience: had a job interview as a documentation...

  17. AA meeting and addicts

    RNKellie51303 replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Its hard to go from a place where in NA you can be an alcoholic or an addict and identify your self as such, to in AA you're an alcoholic. I never drank but according to the AA members I had to...

  18. Possibly Caught Diverting Drugs & Tested Positive for Marijuana in GA...Totally Lost!

    RNKellie51303 replied to GA1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The fact that you were caught with any illegal drug in your system whether or not you took it while on the job or not doesn't matter to the board. If you got caught with pot in your system but they...

  19. Don't know if I can keep going

    RNKellie51303 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm 22 months clean and not sure if I can keep doing this(not my sobriety). Not sure if I can keep participating in the monitoring program. I joined the NCBON AP in Nov 2011 and have been testing...

  20. Need advice

    RNKellie51303 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats GA_RN2006. It definitely made me feel like I was back on the right path. Good

  21. Don't know if I can keep going

    RNKellie51303 replied to RNKellie51303's topic in Nurses Recovery

    TY Hunnie...it says I can't PM yet....is it Davita or

  22. Don't know if I can keep going

    RNKellie51303 replied to RNKellie51303's topic in Nurses Recovery

    NC...TYVM

  23. Don't know if I can keep going

    RNKellie51303 replied to RNKellie51303's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have had dozens of interviews, filled out countless apps, but as soon as I "reveal" my history ( as I'm required to do) the temperature in the room changes. I always get, "come back when you're off...

  24. Don't know if I can keep going

    RNKellie51303 replied to RNKellie51303's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I had a job with UNC as a documentation specialist. Told them about my restrictions and what I had done to get to this point. They didn't see any issues and were happy to get me "on board". Had my...

  25. Don't know if I can keep going

    RNKellie51303 replied to RNKellie51303's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No narcs..no 11-7..no critical care...no hospice..no home health..must be supervised by licensed personnel. I have looked and applied everywhere..LTC/hospitals/dialysis/doctors