rn1965

rn1965 ADN

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  1. Remember pagers?

    rn1965 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I had a pager, in 1997. My most vivid memory was when I had it on vibrate only, in the middle of a NRP certification class. No sooner had I tubed the "baby" when my pager vibrated and I yanked...

  2. 2 offers may result in no job....

    rn1965 replied to svetlana36's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations! Have a wonderful fist day and play nice with the other

  3. 2 offers may result in no job....

    rn1965 replied to svetlana36's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations! I hope to have this problem when it comes time for me to get to work as a nurse, hahaha. All kidding aside, I guess I would call the first place and let them know, in a kind...

  4. Florida IPN

    rn1965 replied to Ipnsux's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am guessing ingestion of an edible. Knew someone in the military who went to a holiday party, ate some of the cookies/brownies, etc. Only one person thought it would be funny to bring laced...

  5. Uds 1 day before completion!

    rn1965 replied to OveritLPN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Does this mean you have to wait for the results before released? Proof positive it is all about the

  6. Affinity drug panel C-737675

    rn1965 replied to Scollins2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank

  7. Do SRNA/CRNAs have to participate in elective abortions and sterilizations?

    rn1965 replied to udmgraduate's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Many moons ago, while still in nursing school, I worked for a group of anesthesiologists. One of whom was a devout Catholic. When an abortion or sterilization was "on the books", we just knew not...

  8. RN tells my mom that I don't need to take pre-requisites to become a nurse

    rn1965 replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in General Students

    You do you! Make sure you have talked to a guidance counselor at your school (sounds like you have) and follow their direction. Let your Mom know that you appreciate her concern, and that maybe the...

  9. License Renewal

    rn1965 replied to DistressedRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Can you make them inactive until all of this is over? Not surrender, just inactive or expired? If it were me, I think I would do that, if

  10. What's the deal with asking about what individual tests are for.

    rn1965 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I, too, drank the kool-aid, and it has save my life! I could not agree more! I do not attend as often anymore, and when I do, it is normally a "free-thinkers" meeting, because god is not m' thang....

  11. Failed drug test, getting reported to BON

    rn1965 replied to troubledrn12's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations. That is one of the best possible outcomes, other than no monitoring at

  12. My first experience taking prescribed/needed pain medications in recovery.

    rn1965 replied to Persephone Paige's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Cats, I have been in recovery for over 13 (closing in on 14) years. I can tell you that those folks do not represent the majority. My last sponsor has MS and takes Vicodin. She takes it as...

  13. "You made a mistake."

    rn1965 replied to CharleeFoxtrot's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my goodness, I have had this one a

  14. Best/worse experience in monitoring. Please advise

    rn1965 replied to HoldenC's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations! Wow, that is so frustrating. I would have been livid. That seems almost like a power trip with the CM. Good on you for going above their head! I think you are right. So many...

  15. It's my birthday!

    rn1965 replied to Big Blondie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations and glad you made it to the end. Let us all know how it goes. Maybe they will have a bit of mercy on you and let you out early, since you completed all the drug

  16. Can anyone tell me about their CANDO experience?

    rn1965 replied to tachadsm22's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was referred to CANDO many moons ago. It was then, pretty straight forward. Go to meetings, don't drink/drug, get tested (about 2 times per month, as I recall) and submit reports. No narc keys...

  17. get a job before peer program?

    rn1965 replied to lifewithoutrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you can afford one, get an attorney now. One who specializes in Nurses and State Boards. Do this before answering anything. Next, if you need, get the help you need (rehab, AA/NA, counseling,...

  18. Sobriety and NCLEX?

    rn1965 replied to gchooljian's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Never, never, never speak of this to anyone ever again. And do not admit on your

  19. What to do?? A whole BOX of crazy!!!

    rn1965 replied to prettywishes's topic in General Nursing

    Not paying overtime is against the law, UNLESS you are salaried and fall under certain exemptions. I would say, run, as fast as you can. But, you have to live with the consequences. If you feel she...

  20. WA State Monitoring

    rn1965 replied to Jas10's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would google them on healthgrades and see if anything shows up. Also, just do a google search. Is Dr smith associated with local rehabs/etc. You can also call their office and ask. I am not...

  21. WA State Monitoring

    rn1965 replied to Jas10's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I do not know anything about WA, but, hang around here, someone will likely be able to chime in. Also, lol, on the name of the program. Very appropriate.

  22. Seeking TX license reinstatement

    rn1965 replied to RootRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Root, I just finished taking the refresher classes for licensure in TX. I was originally licensed in AZ and was revoked. The process here seems to be going smoother than in AZ. I applied for...

  23. Misdemeanor/Felony?

    rn1965 replied to missunderstoodRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    That is correct. Once you take them, you are

  24. IN LIMBO-BON monitoring from other state?!

    rn1965 replied to Companion2thewind's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Heartnurse76 I am dealing with similar set of circumstances. I was revoked in AZ, but currently live in TX. I did send my app for re-issue to AZ, but that was over one year ago and they are so far...

  25. Headaches, TPAPN.

    rn1965 replied to Ash2213's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, go to the doctor. I suffered migraines from my teens to my mid 20's. They would be so bad, they put me in the ER on more than a few occasions. I finally had a doc prescribe low dose...