crazin01

crazin01

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  1. Having A Nurse As A Patient

    crazin01 replied to SkyDancer77's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is it possible that same patient is also just as scrutinizing towards the next shift? I would imagine she does/was, unless they're BFF's or something. In that case, the staff know who the PITA...

  2. Intent to take in text

    crazin01 replied to Ward05's topic in Nurses Recovery

    ditto forever humble. However, the true optimist in me would like to think we're truly innocent until proven guilty, but that doesn't seem to be how the monitoring programs go... I admit, it does...

  3. New Grad in recovery, is PNAP mandatory?

    crazin01 replied to futurenurse123456's topic in Nurses Recovery

    As a current enrollee in PNAP, avoid it at all costs, if you can. If you are 100% sure you're records are clean & nothing exists they could find, I'd keep quiet. Because if you lie on your...

  4. Monitoring (voluntary) vs. probation

    crazin01 replied to Kpp1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would NOT talk to any representative of the monitoring program or nursing board myself, if I could go back. It's pricey, but get a lawyer. If you truly do not have a substance abuse issue, do NOT...

  5. What happens?

    crazin01 replied to Direct's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When I was in criminal court, the judge point blank told me "as a nurse, YOU are held to a higher standard", glaring down at me over his pinched nose (sorry, that's the impression he gave off. I...

  6. Looking for advice dealing with BON and NPDB

    crazin01 replied to Sbhope's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you truly are innocent, I would agree with others: work your butt off, save up & get an attorney to clear your name. The monitoring programs are mostly a BS way to rake in $$ for the states...

  7. What happens?

    crazin01 replied to Direct's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It should specify within your legal documents what the repercussions are for noncompliance/not completing. Whether due to financial hardship, you're just sick of it all, positive drug screens, etc....

  8. Nasal cannulas behind the head

    crazin01 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    In Bates Motel, Emma (had CF) wore her O2 this way all the time, pre-transplant. (sorry, I know it's TV, but sorta fits)

  9. Kern County ER Docs C-19

    crazin01 replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    THANK YOU for reiterating what I have become so sick of having to

  10. Negligence

    crazin01 replied to teddy2009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    as others stated above, not replying to a greeting is nowhere near negligent. I worked nites for years and obviously at 0645 when dayshift starts filing in, I'm happy cuz the beautiful sunrise, I...

  11. 16 Indiana students hospitalized after getting Insulin instead of TB skin test.

    crazin01 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    I used to give PPD's annually for employee health at a smaller hospital. And I would always pre-draw the PPD's to save time when staff were present. However, I was the only one with access to them...

  12. Orientation debacle

    crazin01 replied to apple2cactus's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would just ignore the messages. It's your day off from work, they shouldn't be bothering you. Especially if they haven't been given any prompting/encouragement to have a more social relationship...

  13. Covid 19

    crazin01 replied to wvnurse2020's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In PA: I got an email on 4/17, saying we can still do recovery trek as normal. OR we can now do an at-home option, PROOF saliva testing. You download an app on your phone, it video records the...

  14. Contact after completion of monitoring program?

    crazin01 replied to RK08's topic in Nurses Recovery

    BEAUTIFULLY

  15. Managing chronic insomnia with RX meds while on TPAPN?

    crazin01 replied to AesthesiaSeeker's topic in Nurses Recovery

    They say (at least here in PA) they look at everyone one a 'case by case basis' but I fail to see that, as I think many others would agree. You can certainly try with your own case manager, plead...

  16. Managing chronic insomnia with RX meds while on TPAPN?

    crazin01 replied to AesthesiaSeeker's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I felt the same way too when I first heard. "No exceptions!" was all my CM would say. If I wanted to keep my license, I had a decision to make. Hopefully you're successful in fighting them. Let...

  17. kicked out OF PROGRAM ONE month before graduation

    crazin01 replied to nursynicu's topic in General Students

    How did the previously dismissed student from December (for failing 2 courses) have access to the chat, if she was no longer in the program? What does she have against you & the other one...

  18. kicked out OF PROGRAM ONE month before graduation

    crazin01 replied to nursynicu's topic in General Students

    forgive me for asking a silly question, but how does online clinical work? I've taken regular classroom courses online, with message boards & discussions, required testing on-site, papers...

  19. Managing chronic insomnia with RX meds while on TPAPN?

    crazin01 replied to AesthesiaSeeker's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm not sure if Texas is different than PA (where I am) but our contract states abstinence from any mood-altering substance, medications included. Ambien was included in that list, despite having a...

  20. Sleeping nurses

    crazin01 replied to kjnsweets's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    how has nothing ever happened to a patient under this nurses' care? I imagine co-workers are covering? Not you, but others. I also cannot believe your manager has not done a thing. This should be...

  21. I feel unsafe and unsupported

    crazin01 replied to jdstga's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    sounds like a classic jerk. I wonder if he's done this/is doing with anybody else? I certainly hope HR addresses this quickly & appropriately, but if there is another employee being harassed...

  22. Back Injured—Need Advice!

    crazin01 replied to NurseOrwell's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    There are a ton of non-floor nursing jobs. Insurance, telephonic nursing, doctors office (while on your feet, the lifting is definitely nowhere near as bad), outpatient urgent care centers...

  23. HR wants meeting or report me to BON

    crazin01 replied to AbbeyR's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This exactly. I think if they do/have contacted the BON all they're doing is causing themselves a lot of headache. I know I'd be looking over my shoulder as well, but keep your chin up, try to enjoy...

  24. Recovery Trek options

    crazin01 replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't know all of them and may not be correct. But I believe 3 is ETOH, opiates, benzos. Option 4 and 6 include this and add OTC (benadryl, pseudafed etc). I don't think I've ever had a 1 or 5....

  25. HR wants meeting or report me to BON

    crazin01 replied to AbbeyR's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sounds like such a shady place. I am seriously wondering if they will contact the BON. They have nothing on you, you didn't tuck tail & run when threatened as they wanted you to. If the BON is...