rn1965

rn1965 ADN

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  1. Need advice from my fellow nurses in recovery!

    rn1965 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello all! So, I have posted a few times before, but, I am hoping to hear some of your experiences. My story: I have 12 and a half years sobriety. I had my AZ RN license revoked in 2003. I am...

  2. Applying for Licensure in Recovery

    rn1965 replied to katie457's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It does depend on the state, but, I know that although my record is sealed, it will be (and therefore I was honest from the start) discovered via the fingerprint check. I have not received an answer...

  3. Does a Pyxis have the capability to restrict Narcotics to a user?

    rn1965 replied to Jslimp22's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would think any IT department can tailor the needs of any med dispensing system. I am just guessing the other nurses will need to be aware of the need to pass narcs for the ones with

  4. "Recovery" and public shaming

    rn1965 replied to noctanol's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have to agree with several of the posters. I, myself, am an alcoholic, and although was never impaired at work, I did fail the confidential diversion program within my state, because I just could...

  5. Need advice from my fellow nurses in recovery!

    rn1965 replied to rn1965's topic in Nurses Recovery

    From some of the things I have read (and heard), it does seem that at times, the involvement of the board is overboard. For instance, the new RN who had a DUI many, many years ago and not so much as...

  6. Hope

    rn1965 replied to Lad345's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations on your job. And great job with for getting your felony arrest expunged. No small feat and definitely a lot of work. I am glad you posted, so that others, like myself, see hope. I...

  7. What did you do after nursing school graduation?

    rn1965 replied to mstaurus2016's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I got a job right away, as a graduate nurse, took NCLEX within 14 days, passed, and kept on working! Had to start paying off the credit cards and loans as soon as I

  8. Why do some nurses hate it in others pump at work?

    rn1965 replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    The laws actually vary state to state. I live & work in TX, and employers DO NOT HAVE TO OFFER BREAKS or LUNCH BREAKS. I have never know one not to, but, they have the law on their side. Texas...

  9. Newly Fired

    rn1965 replied to Nursey1982's topic in Nurses Recovery

    JxoRN, may I ask how long it took the board to contact you? i am awaiting re-issuance in AZ (revoked in 203 for failing the CANDO program). Now, nearly 13 years clean and sober. Re-applied in July,...

  10. Just venting

    rn1965 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    So, here we are in the holiday season. I know the wheels of any state agency will be slow turning from here until after the New Year. I have been awaiting a response to my application for...

  11. Inappropriate Behavior?

    rn1965 replied to chesanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with this. Social media is a social plague. Please do not say it is the only way to keep in touch with your distant family and friends. This is just not true. Do not turn her into...

  12. Newly Fired

    rn1965 replied to Nursey1982's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Very good advice. I have many years of signed AA/NA sheets and a sponsor who wrote me a very nice letter. Go in with all the support docs you can! Good luck, and you will find this forum very...

  13. Just venting

    rn1965 replied to rn1965's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Cats, I am so sorry this has caused so much tension. It is not fair. I have read several of your posts and it really seems like this was not the correct program for you. I am wishing you the best....

  14. Just venting

    rn1965 replied to rn1965's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What?!? That is terrible! We are expected to jump through every hoop, and to not complain in the process, but, they can take their own sweet time with something that important? I knew I was going...

  15. Another Casualty of "Recovery"

    rn1965 replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sad...we lost a possibly great nurse to this. It must have been a very difficult decision for him to leave

  16. Are you better off?

    rn1965 replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Since I have not started my monitoring program, I cannot attest to if I am better off or not. However, for those of you who had that one DUI or something so far back in their past, it does not make...

  17. Against the odds??

    rn1965 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello all! I am in the process of attempting to have my RN license re-instated after revocation (AZ). It was revoked due to alcohol abuse. I have now been sober 12 years and want to get back into...

  18. RNinRecovery*Help!

    rn1965 replied to 2010rn42's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hang in there, Liza. In my personal experience, it took a great deal of time for me to overcome the guilt and shame. Now, trying to get my license reissued, it comes back at me a bit, and I am 12.5...

  19. Against the odds??

    rn1965 replied to rn1965's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Stella, did you hear from the board yet? Permanent license? Let me know how things have worked out for

  20. The Not Knowing is hard...

    rn1965 replied to rn1965's topic in General Nursing

    Admins -- sorry, posted in General and should be in Nurses/Recovery. Could not figure out how to move. My sincerest

  21. The Not Knowing is hard...

    rn1965 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, most of you have heard my story before, was in AZBN CANDO program and failed it (my own fault). License revoked in 2003. Have now been clean and sober since 02/18/2005. Recently applied for...

  22. Why is the board of nursing taking so long???

    rn1965 replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oh man, that is a long wait. I am waiting to hear results of an investigation, as well. I had my license revoked in 2003, for non-compliance with AZBN CANDO program. I applied for re-issuance and...

  23. I self reported and about to do cando

    rn1965 replied to JxoRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The co-workers are curious. Just ignore the messages and they will go away. Keep your head up and in the game. Good luck with your board appointment and let us know how it goes. I would keep things...

  24. I self reported and about to do cando

    rn1965 replied to JxoRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In my opinion, you did the right thing. I failed CANDO in 2003 (my own fault) and I am now trying to get my license reinstated. At the time I entered, many places hired, just did not let me have narc...

  25. Consent agreement and completion of stipulations

    rn1965 replied to worriednurse91's topic in Nurses Recovery

    FWIW, I was told by a lawyer that even though sealed, it will still be found (due to FBI fingerprinting). At least in the state I am trying to get my license re-issued. I also had a charge (no...