Omaapecm

Omaapecm ASN, RN

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  1. HIV needle stick at work while pregnant

    I am vey sorry to hear that. Thoughts and prayers are with you. I don't know if this helps but according the CDC the chance of transmission from a needle stick is very
  2. The crazy hits again!

    Sometimes it's best to take a step back and not only reflect in our past but try and remember what we have to look forward to. Don't know your story but I feel like I can relate to the way your...
  3. Living a double life............

    Well said dirtyhippiegirl! Self reflection is such a powerful tool! It is something I utilize every day with all aspects of my life including sobriety. Stay away from the Stinking Thinking! That is...
  4. Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    We recently had a measles scare in our office and also in our community . Cases are still pending test results but there are a few people self quarantine. These cases have scared our small community...
  5. I think you should Definitly speak with an attorney who has experience with BoN. I'm not sure what state your in but if it is Nevada or California I could give you a name of one. Self reporting is...
  6. I don't think Nevada allows home health either. From my understanding you have to be supervised! Guess it depends on the program and the
  7. ACLS

    Does anyone know if you can recertify online? I see numerous sites but don't know if they are
  8. ACLS

    I called out local hospital and they advised me we have 1 year after our expiration date to still be able to recert but I am getting different information from different sources. Thanks for the info....
  9. Pain Seekers

    I get what your saying misswiss44........you didn't offend me. I hope I didn't offend
  10. ACLS

    What If my current ACLS has
  11. ACLS

    Thanks
  12. Pain Seekers

    We had this problem in our local ER. They ended up instituting pain policy. This consists of any patient coming to the emergency room who is on a pain contract with another pcp they must inform there...
  13. Nurses Who Smoke Marijuana

    to Shelbystar! If BON ever knew you were taking this I can almost guarantee your license will be under review or taken. Whether you have a proper do or not. Be careful and be
  14. Nurses Who Smoke Marijuana

    I am some what confused about how many nurses think it is ok to smoke marijuana or even worse; think it should be legalized. I have had numerous heated conversations about the subject and I always...
  15. Would you tell the BON about brief relapse?

    I would never encourage lying. after all honesty helps one keep sober. However, answering only what is asked is the smartest thing. Good luck and work your
  16. Our new Addictions Nursing forum!!

    I am also interested in obtaining certification as a license alcohol and drug counselor. Does anyone know if these classes count towards
  17. freaking out

    I've bend on the program for over 2 years and never had any incident. I stay away from the obvious like poppy seeds, cough and cold medicines. Other than that I stick try to make no changes in...
  18. Is Benadryl ok?

    The best thing to do is not chance it... If you must have it you need to get a script from a
  19. The 28th

    Thats awesome!!!!!! Good for
  20. Would you tell the BON about brief relapse?

    if they don't ask I wouldn't offer the information. We all know that relapse is a part of recovery. unfortunately people who haven't been where we have ....ie. BON don't understand
  21. State License Endorsement Requirements

    With the state of Nevada we need 30 cue's for licensing renewal. I get a lot of things in the mail and some of them aren't accredited or approved through NBON. So make sure you check. You should be...
  22. Love the BON/PNAP HATE WHAT I HAVE DONE...

    Oh! Ok. I'm in a similar program through Nevada. I have a monitored license that was issued due to my past history of drug and alcohol abuse. My program is 3 years and has the same stipulations as...
  23. Drowning in fluids..and electrolytes...

    I would always highlights the important stuff and them rewrite it in a notebook.........it is a lot of information but keep at it. I always found the workbook was always
  24. Don't give up! I'm sure like all of us you worked to hard to give it all up. Are you doing interviews, online applications or what????Are you from a small town? What seems to be your biggest...
  25. Loosing my mind!!

    Hang in there !!! It'll all be worth it I'm the