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  1. drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

    1sttime replied to meloo1969's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sorry to hear about you circumstances- depending on the employer they might not report you- but it is likely that they are mandated by law to report any activity "unbecoming the profession of...

  2. Phone interview - what to say about why I left my previous job

    1sttime replied to Recovering_RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Why not say I had to take time off for illness- leave it at

  3. New RN in crisis

    1sttime replied to Keebs1125's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Can you put yourself in the IPN program- if you call and enroll in my state before you are reported you can avoid the BON being involved... As you weren't working as an RN you might not be reported-...

  4. How long does drug screening continue after probation?

    1sttime replied to ethanw00's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have heard its usually within 2-3 weeks of the end

  5. Finished peer 5yrs ago. Now under suspicion but innocent

    1sttime replied to mirasmommy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Do not admit to even taking the Motrin... Get an employment attorney and or a BON attorney that knows what they are doing. Sounds like potential wrongful termination and defamation of

  6. Experiences with Maryland alternative-to-discipline program?

    1sttime replied to newgradmistake's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Self reporting is a road to a one size fits all recovery program- I would not recommend it- but as a professional you have got to tighten up your standards about substances- you should have a hard...

  7. How in the world did I get started on this path?

    1sttime replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Have you ever noticed how many nurses resort to food, or better yet- check out my Facebook and see how my nurse friends go on and on about wine being the answer to life... just because one is a...

  8. How in the world did I get started on this path?

    1sttime replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Is the poster reaching? Or is it something that could be prevented by caring for your employees? The treatment borderlines abuse- work faster, harder- you are lucky to have a job.... The next...

  9. How in the world did I get started on this path?

    1sttime replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    A little less than a year left in the program- tracing my path back to the beginning I would have to go a long ways back. Starting with my youth- I was not taken care of by my family or community- I...

  10. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    1sttime replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    1)__ Do you take the flu vaccine yearly? If you do not, what is the reason you do not participate (if you don't mind answering this question)? No-the flu vaccine is only effective if it is a...

  11. Just Venting

    1sttime replied to TXRNC's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It gets better- I have had months where I was tested 4-6 times, then nothing for 2 months.... then twice in a week- now nothing for a week. I have just over a year left in the program- the thought of...

  12. TPAPN- Nurse Recovery Meetings

    1sttime replied to FHL18's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My experience is that it isn't the specific job, but me as a person- I had better luck seeing a counselor on an individual basis- 12 step meetings are effective for some though.... I would most...

  13. A penny for your thoughts

    1sttime replied to taggart84's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Its maybe unlikely that would happen, but it can be reported if someone anonymously reports- then the BON would likely ask you to voluntarily share your medical records... Too many what ifs in the...

  14. Do I answer "YES," I have used drugs on my state license application? (Pennsylvania)

    1sttime replied to zephyr9's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That is considered to be falsifying your application- there can be fines (in my state up to $5000- though it is hardly ever

  15. possible + drug screen during probationary period

    1sttime replied to SAHGnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You will get a call from the drug testing company, it can be a few days or a week (depending on their workload). If you get a positive you should call your case manager- you will likely have to step...

  16. Help stop unfair hiring practices for stipulated nurses in Texas

    1sttime replied to Nursinwill's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Seems like a few of the comments are from people who do not follow evidence based medicine- while I might expect that from a CNA, I am always shocked when an advance degree healthcare person voice...

  17. Entering IPN questions- thc, alcohol, adderall

    1sttime replied to Beth,rn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just to follow up, my program has not been that hard. -I went to IOP, I was not required to do 90 meetings in 90 days -I do 3 meetings a week -I log in every day for testing- I take a screen shot of...

  18. Failed drug screen

    1sttime replied to hospicern245's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Contact a lawyer- I would think self incrimination is the last thing one would want to do- but not cooperating with the BON is also something you do not want to do. You might lose your job if you...

  19. Inpatient eval or 3 months IOP?

    1sttime replied to Beth,rn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    First rule of recovery club is that each person has to come to the realization themselves that they have a problem with mood altering substances. I certainly didn't care enough about myself, nor was...

  20. Do I answer "YES," I have used drugs on my state license application? (Pennsylvania)

    1sttime replied to zephyr9's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Have to agree with everyone here- answering no will keep you from having to go through a lot of hoops and perhaps a contract which would make a job very difficult to get. Your medical records are...

  21. At a loss for the future!

    1sttime replied to TwinMommy2403's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sorry you are having such difficulty- the requirement for inpatient treatment is robbery when you are not using- but they know you are in a hard place and will recommend it if they are affiliated with...

  22. Just a Nurse

    1sttime replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    "Just a nurse" bothers me, I said it early on in my career until a more experienced nurse pointed this out. This probably arises from the unspoken hierarchy in the hospital (And the fact that nursing...

  23. ICU RNs floated to floors?

    1sttime replied to jamisaurus's topic in Critical Care

    When I worked ICU I would float to other med/surg units. I was amazed at how much faster I was able to care for the med/surg patients with ICU experience- I think this had to do with the fact that as...

  24. Addiction eval

    1sttime replied to Starm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Definitely be cautious of an evaluator tied to a treatment organization- they will likely recommend whatever the highest level of treatment that they offer (This happened to me, I have heard horror...

  25. disturbing observation at the Children's hospital...

    1sttime replied to NurseCard's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I will admit that as a hiring manager I always hired people with experience that I thought would compliment the skill set of the unit. The unit nurses did not always agree. I hired a nurse who was 65...