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  1. TPAPN, a UDS on Christmas?

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to Ash2213's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In my state, I have NEVER been tested on Christmas or any other major holiday. (Or on a weekend for that matter). Anyone I have ever talked to about it has said the same thing. I still have to call...

  2. Working with stipulations

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to moving4wrd's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just my two cents- kill her with kindness- don't suck up or grovel for her approval, but be kind to her in all situations. It's hard to be cruel to someone who is kind to you and eventually maybe she...

  3. It amazes me.......

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    YEAH!!!!! What a

  4. It amazes me.......

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with the previous posts- don't give up! Potential employers want to see and hear you have good insite to your situation. Make sure u are coming across humble, and accountable for the role you...

  5. Need Some Advice...finding a job after long term rehab

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to iceangelred86's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I say I was a stay at home mom- I do have a mark on my license so I also have to explain that, but on initial paperwork I list homemaker as an accounting for my

  6. a very good book indeed

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That is a great book! I read it when I was getting clean. It gave me strength and

  7. pnap friendly employers

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to aiaRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dialysis and phych are historically recovery friendly. Good

  8. when to tell a potential employer

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to skinnedknee's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I faxed in a cover letter and resume- the cover letter included the status of my liscene and that I be happy to discuss more during interview. That way any potential employer knows what they are...

  9. Sometimes still shocked

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Twoyear, I know just what u mean! While I was out of nursing I worked at a bank making just over minimum wage. I realized how much I identified myself as being a nurse. By not being a nurse for a...

  10. FirstLab and vacation

    Blessed_RN2011 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    We are going to Disney world at the end of Dec- I have filled out the vacation portion for First Lab. My question is has anyone been tested while on vacation? I am nervous this will disrupt things...

  11. FirstLab and vacation

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to Blessed_RN2011's topic in Nurses Recovery

    TXRNC were u tested on

  12. one month

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to MichelleRN34's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations!!!! What an accomplishment! Before long, all this will be a distant

  13. Slip vs relapse

    Blessed_RN2011 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    http://alcoholrehab.com/alcohol-rehab/slip-vs-relapse/ Check out this article - thought it was a good

  14. Slip va relapse

    Blessed_RN2011 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    http://alcoholrehab.com/alcohol-rehab/slip-vs-relapse/ Check out this article. Thought it was a good read! Keep up the hard work

  15. AA meeting and addicts

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    http://alcoholrehab.com/alcohol-rehab/slip-vs-relapse/ Viva- check out this article on the difference between a slip vs relapse. An AA friend of mine posted this and unthought is was quite helpful....

  16. STARTING FL IPN

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I won't lie to you- the first several months is difficult. You will experience lots of emotions-depression, anger, sadness, guilt and worry. Plus you have to learn to deal with these emotions without...

  17. one and a half months left

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to MichelleRN34's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations MichelleRN34!!! That is such an accomplishment, I know you are proud and

  18. I blew it......

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Viva, thank you so much for sharing your story! It is a reminder for me not to become comfortable in my program and sobriety. We never have too much sobriety to be threatened by relapse. Best of luck...

  19. TPAPN nurse, positive drug test-

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to Mcrntx's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ok- you have me wondering - how have things turned out? That's my biggest fear is to come back positive for something by

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

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to GA1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Addiction is cunning, baffling and powerful! Umberlee has a wonderful understanding if that. It is something that will need you attention everyday of you life or it will sneak up on you! Good

  21. AA meeting and addicts

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It depends greatly on the meeting and group of people. In my AA home group there are several cross addicted people and identify themselves as such. I had a difficult time with the "alcoholic" term too...

  22. Faculty positions for nurses in recovery

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sober, I felt the same way you do. Learning to forgive myself has been very difficult. I got very overwhelmed thinking about the future- what job, what hours, where will my career be in 5 years, 10...

  23. Board orders to TPAPN. When will all the waiting stop?!

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to Life lessons's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That stinks!!!! It is very frustrating dealing with all powerful BON! Just chalk this up to lesson learned and keep on going. You can do

  24. One year

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to MichelleRN34's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Great job!! You can do this!!! Heck, we ALL can do

  25. New member awaiting evaluation from IPN

    Blessed_RN2011 replied to HammeRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Welcome Amanda! I am an addict, I have had my liscense reinstated with five years probation. I am six months in, and u can do it!!! I was blessed that I was able to find a nursing job fairly...