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Oogie

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  1. Acute Pain and Hx of Addiction...

    Oogie replied to HunnieBadger's topic in Nurses Recovery

    During my time being monitored I had a total of 18 skin cancers removed. Lots of stiches, The largest being a Melonoma that took 28 sutures. My CM said "Oh you can take meds for pain you just can't...

  2. PEth Alcohol Test

    Oogie replied to curiousrdh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    From Tx. we use a daily callin system to see if you have to present a UA. Cost $60 each time you donate. I've only heard of the PEth test within the last month on this forum.....

  3. Beware the final hour!

    Oogie replied to Oogie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Umberlee, Like I said beware the final hour, I completed yesterday, still had to log in today for daily checkin. I emailed my case manager, she responded "rather irked" stating I informed you before...

  4. Beware the final hour!

    Oogie replied to Oogie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks Tx, Been a long row to hoe! I'm gonna dust off my passport an go find me a beach

  5. PEth test for ETOH

    Oogie replied to nursys's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I googled this and found a site Medtox.com with some helpful information. (I'd never heard of this test). Appears its used for assessing Long Term or Binge Drinking, but not specific for an...

  6. NP School Interview

    Oogie replied to PavementRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Look'em straight in the eye, tell'em our past makes us stronger an I will prove myself. good

  7. Monitering does End

    Oogie posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just heard from my CM, after 800 logins,( never missed a day ), over $4000 just in U/A's (never failed a one), countless mundane AA mtgs, restrictions placed and lifted, I will be eligible for...

  8. Monitering does End

    Oogie replied to Oogie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Jmo, your kind words are appreciated! I'm glad that you too have found coping mechanisms and the support to keep going. This has been a tremendous strain on me (and I'm sure all of us in, y'alls own...

  9. Monitering does End

    Oogie replied to Oogie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    (Soullus RN) I plead "nolo contende" or No Contest, but its the same as being convicted. Day after judgement was made I self reported to BON. It was about a month later I received a letter from...

  10. Texas BON

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

    If they are convicted your friend will have to report it when their license is renewed. I waited until the day after court to self

  11. Will be on monitoring, have not taken NCLEX (no license)to start monitoring

    Oogie replied to everyday's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In Texas the contract now is "minimum of 3 yr". I've read it varies in each state, but seems inevidable you can not escape being monitored if you desire a nursing license. The BON's role (with...

  12. TPAPN nurse, positive drug test-

    Oogie replied to Mcrntx's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks that's comforting to hear, I so want my life back without a daily dose of

  13. TPAPN nurse, positive drug test-

    Oogie replied to Mcrntx's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I share your same fear about what will happen next. I'm in month 24 (2yr contract ends 1st week Jan, 14) with TPAPN and I'm wondering what will happen related to the recent change from a 2-3 year...

  14. TPAPN = prison

    Oogie replied to Bettertheniuse2b's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I've felt like I've been in prison myself, most the time. Nov marks 23 months in TPAPN for me, I won't let their rules get me. You've got to know the rules so read all the paperwork, submit all the...

  15. this is going to be harder than i thought.....

    Oogie replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, I have a C. B. I was a wild child long before I every thought of being an RN. I answered folks questions directly but never "volunteered" any other info. Can you get any references from the...

  16. this is going to be harder than i thought.....

    Oogie replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My troubles were on my personal time, away from the hospital. My work record exceptional, I also have a Clinical Manager who was very much supportive of me (I was point blank honest with her) so I...

  17. this is going to be harder than i thought.....

    Oogie replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ya know Virgo, I've felt very much the same as you. I got a DWI on top of a DWI, never did anything @ work, my patients, or peers mind you. Legal fees, Lawyer fees, fined until I feel like I'm...

  18. this is going to be harder than i thought.....

    Oogie replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey, go easy on yourself, believe in yourself, that you are on track for doing what your heart says "Nursing". You may have a lot of steps to take before you get to the OR, but don't quit if this is...

  19. Has anyone been hired with a criminal background?

    Oogie replied to Junebug59's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I had several "Brushes" with the law including probation, long, long, before I entered a nursing program. I disclosed this entering the program and was screened (background checked) before NCLEX....

  20. ACLS Provider Manual

    Oogie replied to chicagoboy's topic in General Nursing

    I recently did my ACLS recert. I found a website that helped me a lot you may be interested in looking at. acls-algorithms.com loaded with prime study material online scenarios practice tests etc....

  21. Keep the faith..My success story on passing NCLEX

    Oogie replied to SabrinaRN7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Cant stop smiling after reading your story. Not because its funny more so it reminded me of how nervous I was taking NCLEX that was 20 yrs ago. Happy for you, so now your journey into nursing...

  22. How long do you generally have to stay past the end of your shift?

    Oogie replied to jenik1978's topic in General Nursing

    Not all nursing jobs are like the one you are currently working. I work PreOp/PACU. We are not allowed to have OT, and only are run over when there are call in's or an unsually heavy OR day. Keep...

  23. Going back to study nursing-is it worth it?

    Oogie replied to PrincessCherry's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If your considering nursing, look into the BSN not ADN. Here in Texas at least the trend is to encourage all RN's to get BSN within the next few years. Oh, I was 37 when I got my degree, best move...

  24. Are you kidding? benedryl???

    Oogie replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You might try Melatonin for sleeping it works but I have to take it and then turn off all lights In about 30 min. works off Circadian rhythm. Never comes up on drug screen, no Benadryl hangover...

  25. forgot First Lab call in. California Probation

    Oogie replied to onlytimeforme's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I keep a calander next to my computer, every morning I wake up and write in the log in number from my checkin. I've been called twice asking for this number, just make a habit of doing it first...