rn1965 replied to Persephone Paige's topic in Nurses Recovery
I am 13 plus years clean and sober and I would lose my ever loving mind if I tested positive. You are a strong person. I am 52 and I, too, fought my abusive first husband for the right to go to...
When you have two DUI's in your 20's, it just may be time to take a hard look at your drinking. I'm not saying you are an alcoholic, but, your judgement is definitely off. Nobody says you have to quit...
rn1965 replied to Persephone Paige's topic in Nurses Recovery
Oh, Persephone! So very happy for you. You will come out on top of this, although, a lot lighter in the wallet! That part stinks. I am sorry you had to go to another eval and pay that money. But,...
I do think a lot of this is over kill with the costs and testing. Especially when restrictions may be placed, and rehabs ordered. If a nurse is not working, where is he/she to come up with this...
I think I will check to see if they can be deducted as professional expense? They are required, in a sense. I, also, have no other deductions (single gal, grown kid, blah, blah,
I, too, believe you will land in the monitoring program. But, as Hppy said, get help, if you need it and GET A LAWYER. Say nothing until you speak with a paid
Hey, You are here and alive and that is what counts! Dilaudid could have been the REAL death of your life. If being a nurse is what you love, keep on this road. I know in some states, the offender...
rn1965 replied to Persephone Paige's topic in Nurses Recovery
Let me get this straight..... You have to PAY for these tests, but are not allowed to know the ng/ml, or EXACT results? I mean, isn't it your pee sample? Did you not pay these people to test it?...
rn1965 replied to Takethatfordata's topic in Nurses Recovery
I know it can be an unsettling feeling between, YAY, I do not have to pay for pee today, to ??? did I do something wrong? Did I remember to check in, is everything okay??? The craziness of the whole...
Hppy, Thank you so much for your words. I, myself, identify as an alcoholic and addict. Although I was never impaired at work, either, it was only a matter of time. I got sober in a 90 day...
I have and was told they are extremely behind in "investigations". Even though the website says it will take NO MORE than 270 days, the last time I called, I was told it will take in excess of a...
Years ago (the 80's), before becoming an RN, I was the unit clerk in a small OR. I would also help transport the patients to RR after surgery, when short staffed. One Friday night, we had a...