Oogie

Oogie

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  1. Gratitude corner

    Oogie replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    For me, to be grateful was to push the kindness forward. It seems the more I keep this rolling the more I have to be grateful for. Right now I am grateful for the people in this forum, folks just...

  2. Wish me luck

    Oogie replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You deserve to be treated well, Love and Light to

  3. Would you be a guardian angel?

    Oogie replied to Oogie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Please pardon my poor spelling my intention was Guardian

  4. First time tested postive for THC & BON sent a potential threat

    Oogie replied to RN8203's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In my situation I stayed on the side of extreame caution. The board asked for a written detailed account. I responded with actual facts, in my case I was detained on suspension of DWI. I had no...

  5. TPAPN and night shift

    Oogie replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You may also want to check with your CM, I don't have my old book anymore but I thought until you are cleared, Nites, weekends, on call were unavailable to nurse's just starting back. I could only...

  6. Completion process

    Oogie replied to txnurse03's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Nope, done was done, as soon as recovery trek would not let me log in, done, I did go out into the backyard dance around alittle bit and bark at the moon. But, that was just me.

  7. DUI non conviction question

    Oogie replied to scnursehopeful's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Like earth mama said depends on your state BON. I got DWI on vacay, self reported did two years wit monitoring Texas style. If no felony convicton, misderminor conviction, you are in a lot better...

  8. Etoh testing

    Oogie replied to sosorryandlost's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Don't drink it, wash your hands if exposed. Should be ok as long as your not like soaking your hands in the margarita machine.

  9. Completion process

    Oogie replied to txnurse03's topic in Nurses Recovery

    For me it was quite lackluster, no balloons, no party. As my completion date neared I emailed my case manager. She emailed back stating "Yes, your completion date is nearing I'll review your case...

  10. New to Recovery

    Oogie replied to willow14's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey Willow, I got a DWI and self reported after doing a little research on relicensing. It took awhile for the courts to get me in. BON didn't move until I told them I pleded Nolo Contendre, (or...

  11. New to Recovery

    Oogie replied to willow14's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello Willow, I had self reported in June took several months for BON to get back to me (Texas). I had to stop working in Dec and start the TPAPN process. Started back working Jan, so yes it takes...

  12. What would you do?

    Oogie replied to Big Blondie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oh I guess I could have thought of a lot of places the dump that speci cup. BUT, sound like you did the right thing, you do have to go back there yaknow. Sometimes the hardest thing about keeping...

  13. TPAPN drug screens

    Oogie replied to Big Blondie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was never picked on a weekend

  14. CEU requirement in PA with a surrendered license

    Oogie replied to newmommy26's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Give it a try. Log into NetCE.com, see if you can participate and get CE acknowledgement for takeing the course even if your license is not active. OR are you exempted for the time you are "on...

  15. TPAPN and employment

    Oogie replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I never lost my Job but did have approval from my CM "ONCE" I had a neg UA took about 3 weeks. Actually the process took time that was a stressfull part.

  16. Any nurses in recovery in Austin /San Antonio texas area

    Oogie replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey Lolly, I live in central Tx. I've walked the walk with TPAPN thru completion. This being an open forum of kindred spirits, Keep posting or msg me, I'll be around, so are others that might...

  17. Why are there so many options on first lab drug screens

    Oogie replied to Lhinton's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I spent countless hours online trying to figure out what they were testing for, Never really found out anything other than my "donations" had to be so clean they sparkled everytime! Guess it did...

  18. There is life after TPAPN

    Oogie posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I awoke this morning went down to a little place I have out in the country. Opened the camper, mowed alittle, trimmed a few trees, fixed the well pump. Worked up a good sweat, really, I then sat in...

  19. tpapn

    Oogie replied to hulanana's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Vern, and welcome. there are quite a few good hearted well intentioned recovering nurse's on this site. then well, there are others! Like they say in AA, take what ya need and leave the rest....

  20. 40 Days Sober really :)

    Oogie replied to newmommy26's topic in Nurses Recovery

    40 days of treating yourself with the kindness and respect you deserve. Not hiding your soul behind drugs/etoh. Look in the mirror tell the person you see, how much you love them and give yourself...

  21. PNAP change testing company

    Oogie replied to newmommy26's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yo CS, Tx is correct I downloaded a copy of the form off the interweb, ran off a bunch on a copier. Never bought 1. As for paying I used my VISA card, never had a problem. Danged annoying to have...

  22. PNAP change testing company

    Oogie replied to newmommy26's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Once setup its really not that bad, I worked thru recovery trek for 2 years. Daily login, if chosen go donate options 1.2.or 3. Results posted on your site (option 3 takes over a week). I kept a...

  23. Love the BON/PNAP HATE WHAT I HAVE DONE...

    Oogie replied to newmommy26's topic in Nurses Recovery

    We live in a dynamic world, everchanging. You seem to recognize that many things will change on your journey and that you have the power to "not" create resentments about them. This is a huge step...

  24. Woo-hoo!!!

    Oogie replied to Earthmama's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good for you, So nice to hear about the positive steps being

  25. Feeling worthless kind of...

    Oogie replied to newmommy26's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey If your done beating yourself up then I have a sugjestion try being your own best friend first. Or put another way from what I read in the above words you have a very low self image of yourself....