HunnieBadger

I thought you said it was chronic pain from a congenital bone disorder and RA... Personally I dont know and I dont care what reasons you take it for. Use caution with the BON, they do not exsist for us but for those we serve. And remember your can...

Its similar here in NC, we have paper forms and can check in from 5a-3p M-F. They have to have a credit or debit card number on file and if your bill isn't paid they suspend your account and that could lead to being kicked out of the program. Reall...

And you never knew there were so many...there are far more than you realize lady bug. We don't speak of it openly because it does not define who we are. It's guaranteed that we are not proud of our addictions. I didnt wake up one morning and jus...

I just have to chime in here...as much as I didnt want to. Just becuase one diverts meds does NOT mean that a patient goes without their medications. Many CAN and WILL divert, while medicating their patients with their intended meds...ever heard of...

So i had an appt. today with a spinal clinic at the request of my FNP due to all the pain and changes in my most recent MRI... I was seen by a PA who was less than educated about addiction and had no tact whatsoever. She was very uncaring about my i...

I guess it's easier to have chronic pain and not have a hx of addiction. Apparently this PA feels because I have a hx of addiction I cant possibly suffer from real pain! She's an ignorant provider and I firmly believe that all health care workers s...

Create a positive affirmations list for yourself, I did this in my first few months of recovery. I kept it on my iphone list and read it a few times daily. This helped me accept me, as a good person! I still have my list and read it from time to t...

Thanks for the kind words and advice! My husband will attend the next appt with me, he's much more forward than I am and was upset with her behavior towards me as well. I wont be seeing her again and will request a physician only for future visits....

It wasnt her being a nurse that caused her to be so bitter, it's who she is in real life. She needs some help and also needs to learn to keep her comments to herself if she cant be of support in a support group. You don't need anyone to validate yo...

In NC you are advised that it can be 2-3 times per month. With that being said it's does state that it can be more OR less. There are no maximum number of testing days. It's said to be random and without pattern. In my experiences I have been te...

Prayers for you!

Maybe not five...but I've counted two so far...IN SEPARATE POSTINGS...

Have you seen your PCP? Urgent Care? They can give you a legit Rx and then you'll be safe!

Report to your monitor what you took, it can test false positive for amphetamines!

February 2, 2013 Been under contract since March 2013 Edging closer to one year in my contract with 2 years left to go! Working in Dialysis, quite a change from my ER/Critical Care days. Hoping some day to be a FNP

IOP should help, as long as you have good therapists. My therapist in IOP and private 1:1 was amazing, he helped me learn how to "feel the feelings" and realize I'm not a bad person trying to be good, but a sick person trying to become well. Sobrie...

In NC as long as you have a legit Rx you can take anything. The BoN has to have open access to your medical records though. If you are suspected of doctor shopping you will be in trouble, so you need to choose you doctors wisely. Best of luck to y...

You've tried dialysis? Health Departments? Phone triage? Nurse Consultant? Run down Nursing homes where you wouldn't put a dying dog? Craigslist?? Prayers for ya HB

Be honest! I found a nursing position without knowing anyone. I have actually met others whom I work with who are in programs as well.

AP is an alternative program and its confidential. You forgo any investigative processes by simply admitting guilt and agree to monitoring. Not all states offer these, North Carolina does thankfully!

A one year, confidential contract with limited urines. I think thats pretty easy compared to some of the stories that have been posted about recreational marijuana use. Many have not been as blessed to have it confidential, have far more urines, an...

Holy Cow you need to relax before you have a stroke! Take it easy and don't sweat the small stuff. You'd have to consume mass amounts of these things to have a false positive, this includes the poppy seeds. If you're reasonable about consumption y...

Only IF you are NOT on the OIG list...if you are, you'll need to get removed first and thats no easy task!

My bet is on the Abx that you were on, they will mess your urine up! I only know this because when I was on prednisone the doctor made sure to ask about Abx and told me that they will skew results. As long as you know you're clean you shouldn't wor...

As I sit here and ponder why are people so mean, I realize this is a HUGE trigger for me! Always has been, but why am I just now seeing how it pushed me over the edge for so long. I hate mean people, I cant stand when they are mean for no reason an...