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  1. AA meeting and addicts

    moorefun11 replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am lucky enough to be in an area where most of the people are dual addictions. Sometime people joke and say so what am I today alcoholic or addict. Most of us have both drugs and alcohol in our...

  2. dilute drug test......wth?

    moorefun11 replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I had a dilute for IPN never heard anything and I didn't get an extra test. I guess they let one

  3. ** JUST STARTING IPN **

    moorefun11 replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Watch out some group leaders will make you have a sheet signed at each meeting. Also some have been known to show up at the meetings you put down that you

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

    moorefun11 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just found out I got a job in my county's correctional facility. I start after January 1st. I had gotten in trouble last April,on Easter. Started to look for work at the end of July. Had been on 11...

  5. nurses with dui convictions

    moorefun11 replied to mcat45's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I worked with a nurse who has had 3 duis and never was caught. This has been over 10 years. Not sure how some people get away with it for so long. Guess it never got in the way of her job that no one...

  6. Aftercare

    moorefun11 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    All the meetings iI've been to are children friendly. I didn't have to do aftercare but here in Florida you have to attend weekly peer group meetings. They have helped a lot and thats how I found my...

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

    moorefun11 replied to moorefun11's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank You. I was ready to give up at the begining of the year. I thank the Lord for getting me this far. With some hard work from me and a loving

  8. Flushing PICC lines with heparin

    moorefun11 replied to LogCabinMom's topic in Patient Medications

    The newer picc lines you use 10ml Ns in a pulse push. We only have used heprin for a port for about 2 years

  9. Giving iv meds through running line

    moorefun11 replied to fiveoclocksomewhere's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes I just clamp it like you would a hose between 2 fingers, just above the port I'm giving the med. Then push the med over say 2 minutes(or how ever long indicated) diluted of course. I then would...

  10. Giving iv meds through running line

    moorefun11 replied to fiveoclocksomewhere's topic in Patient Medications

    I always dilute phenergan in a 50ml bag of Ns at 15min. This is to help save the possiable risk of hurting the patient and to save the site. I always dilute my narcotics cuz once it's in it's in and I...

  11. Another month down

    moorefun11 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I had 6 months on the 13th. Congrats to all of us strong people who have made it this

  12. Starting new job Monday:)

    moorefun11 replied to MichelleRN34's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am sooo happy for you. Congrats. I hope all of you looking for work find

  13. criminal history,accepted to nursing school??

    moorefun11 replied to smiley gal's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Call your state board of nursing. You can do this without using your name. I think most places look at felony

  14. New here and need some encouragement

    moorefun11 replied to LisaRNsober's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I went through that at first. I just hit 6 months on the 13th but have been able to start looking for work since the end of July. I thought it was me. The calls trickled in and I've had 9 interview...

  15. 2 interviews today

    moorefun11 replied to MichelleRN34's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats to you. That was quick. I am so happy the job hunting is going easy for someone. I have been looking since August, have had 9 interviews. No luck so far for me. Oh well in

  16. STARTING FL IPN

    moorefun11 replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    For me I got my list and called arouund to the three they gave me. The one that was the 500.00 also got me in the next week. All of the others were more. I asked when I called. The DR I picked had a...

  17. This Economy

    moorefun11 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know there have been many posts about finding work. My restrictions are no narcotics for one year and no home-health, home hospice, or traveling. Also must be supervised. My license is clear/active...

  18. This Economy

    moorefun11 replied to moorefun11's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for the encouragement. i know my job will come along but man 3 months and nothing. Guess that's just life in recovery. I've been lucky though in other aspects. I have a supportive family. A...

  19. Early recovery and a death in the family

    moorefun11 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello I was just wondering if anyone has dealt with death of a very close loved one during the early stages of recovery. I just feel so overwhelmed. It's like I am being tested soooo hard and my...

  20. List of products that do not have alcohol

    moorefun11 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just relax about all of the products. I just passed an etg used bath and body works the night before, spray perfume on myself all the time and have not changed my diet. I also use the better hair...

  21. Covering up Medication Patches

    moorefun11 replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in Patient Medications

    Never cover a patch. had a patient code once because someone covered high dose fent patch with a telemetry pad pre op. please leave the

  22. Depression/Anxiety Medications A Possible Hinderance to Getting a Job?

    moorefun11 replied to rnsheri's topic in Health, Stress Management

    All of these are non narcotic so should not be a problem. Even prescribed narcotics are accepted as long as you do not use them at work. Just be truthful on the health form when you are hired and have...

  23. IPN and LIFE

    moorefun11 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    So I entered IPN in april. Signed my contract in August. My story is like most. Addicted and helped my self to the supply at work. I did IOP and am not required to do after care. I think my 5 years...

  24. IPN and LIFE

    moorefun11 replied to moorefun11's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sorry my spelling is bad and didn't spellcheck

  25. List of products that do not have alcohol

    moorefun11 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Check out talbottcampus.com. They have a link with a large list of products. Good