jwmwinter ASN, RN

jwmwinter has 6 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in Neuro Intensive Care.

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   Does anyone else feel violated?

   jwmwinter replied to HunnieBadger's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I believe that your anger is justified. It all has to do with the stages of grief. Anger is an important part of your recovery.....a motivator. It's a true emotion that you are allowed to feel...
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   nurses who have had a positive drug test and what the board of nursing will do

   jwmwinter replied to chico0909's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I would definitely wait to see what the screen comes back as. Now this is my opinion, but it is backed up by research and studies. THC, if eaten, is not absorbed at full concentrations. Urine...
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   Nurses Who Smoke Marijuana

   jwmwinter replied to NenaRK's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I'm reading this post and I have to say its quite disturbing. Everyone's reply is merely an opinion. I think everyone should remember that before posting so angrily. I'm going to play devil's advocate...
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   Any nurse who has gone through RAMP/is going through RAMP I have a question...

   jwmwinter replied to njnursenessa's topic in Nurses Recovery

   As well as I understand it, you are required to inform your employer of the program. However, to the best of my knowledge, NJ employers are not going to fire you unless you were diverting. I'm...
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   How have your career aspirations changed, if at all?

   jwmwinter replied to Umberlee's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I think that is great. I hope that everything works out for you. HR is typically the deciding entity in all hires. Managers may have their "say", but each manager looks to HR for support in their...
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   How have your career aspirations changed, if at all?

   jwmwinter replied to Umberlee's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I completely understand where your coming from. Although my nursing skills are more clinically based, I fear what will come when I eventually start looking for work again. I spent 5 years in a neuro...
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   I just need to vent to those who might understand..

   jwmwinter replied to HunnieBadger's topic in Nurses Recovery

   It really stinks that you were treated that way. Nobody has the right to treat you as less of a human for what had happened to you. The problem is, there is such a stigma related to drug addiction,...
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   Does anyone else feel violated?

   jwmwinter replied to HunnieBadger's topic in Nurses Recovery

   At first, I felt violated, but in time, I learned the meetings helped a lot. Perhaps you haven't found the right meeting for you. There are nurse meetings so that you will feel more comfortable around...
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   admitted diverting, freaking out

   jwmwinter replied to 1999nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Regarding your predicament, I feel you shouldn't jump the gun quite yet. As stated above, it's difficult to wait, but that's your safest option. I also feel your honesty will play a huge part in their...
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    need advice

    jwmwinter replied to amber24c's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I completely agree with catmom1. You want to be completely honest on your application. You could also state that there were extenuating circumstances and that they need to be explained in