Earthmama

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  1. NC BON and past opiate abuse

    Earthmama replied to lookatheflowers's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would expect to have stipulations. Even though you've been clean for ten years, the nursing board will likely not see it that way since you are currently on suboxone. Each state varies, but the...

  2. Inpatient eval or 3 months IOP?

    Earthmama replied to Beth,rn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would just do the IOP. Because like you said, they will probably recommend IOP afterwards anyway and the board insists you follow any and all recommendations of your treatment providers. I work at a...

  3. cost of healthy meals

    Earthmama replied to kidzcare's topic in General Nursing

    It can be very difficult at first to eat healthy on a budget. A few things that have helped me 1. I cook a whole chicken in the crockpot every Sunday. They often have these on sale at bulk stores and...

  4. Foods and products to avoid

    Earthmama replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When we sign up for our monitoring programs we are provided a long list of items that can give a false positive, given to our program by the lab that conducts the test itself. Pam is one of those...

  5. Would you tell the BON about brief relapse?

    Earthmama replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Child abuse? Seriously? I've refrained from responding because I am torn on my answer. Is honesty necessary in recovery? Absolutely. Is the BON monitoring needed for nurses in active addiction? Of...

  6. bipolar recovering addict cant get job ! is it over

    Earthmama replied to PCORRAL's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This is exactly the type of attitude that we must all fight against. She has sought help, gone to the available resources, and been deemed fit to work while under a monitoring contract. She is no...

  7. Making the best of AA?

    Earthmama replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have kind of a love hate relationship with 12 step meetings. I find that it is mostly b.s. with some little gems of wisdom thrown in - but those little gems have proven invaluable to me. When I get...

  8. Length of your monitoring program?

    Earthmama replied to PavementRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Started in CT, finishing in AL. both programs are five years, although it is actually five and a half years because it took CT 6 months to do the investigation and that didn't count towards my time....

  9. Yippie!

    Earthmama replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yay! Congrats, that's

  10. Vdap or monitoring for substance abuse

    Earthmama replied to Summerbreeze88's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am also in VDAP, and yes it is very stressful in the beginning. Counseling, relapse prevention groups, random drug screens, medical releases - it all seems like so much, I know. But it does get...

  11. Firstlab/hprp

    Earthmama replied to Mcm79's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have to call in Monday through Saturday (but we are not in the same state) and have had to test on three Saturdays in a little over a year. Requires a little more planning to find a testing spot...

  12. First lab

    Earthmama replied to Studentnursedgm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No, because I've been totally compliant with everything they didn't cause any trouble for me. I basically just keep under the radar, I've spoken to my case manager maybe three times

  13. First lab

    Earthmama replied to Studentnursedgm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have a tip for you. On days that your routine will be different, get yourself an extra reminder of some sort. We fall into routines with the times we check in and it's very easy to forget if those...

  14. Potential problem with new work monitor

    Earthmama replied to PavementRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Call HAVEN and speak to them about this. I was monitored by them for two years before moving to another state and transferring to another program. There is only so much they can tell your employer,...

  15. Transferring to another state

    Earthmama replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No, there was no trouble. Just a lot of hoops to jump through. Just make a list of all their requirements, tackle one thing at a time and be as patient as you can. It will be a long process - for me,...

  16. Transferring to another state

    Earthmama replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I transferred from CT to AL after almost 2 years in the voluntary alternative to discipline program. There is no reciprocity between these states either, but it didn't matter in the end. Luckily AL...

  17. Relapse

    Earthmama replied to elizabeth10's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You are not alone. I work in a treatment center and one of my coworkers was escorted out of the building tonight for being under the influence. She relapsed after over ten years sober. This disease is...

  18. Jobs while monitored...

    Earthmama replied to Big Blondie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello. I would just encourage you to apply everywhere, even if you think they may not hire you - because the person interviewing you may be more understanding that you think. Also, don't be afraid to...

  19. IPN Contract/RN Boards

    Earthmama replied to wonderingipnnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I understood your original post to mean that IPN was not aware of the ultram. I meant no

  20. IPN Contract/RN Boards

    Earthmama replied to wonderingipnnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In my program, I'm not allowed to take ANY prescription med without a MD filling out a form. And I'm only allowed OTC meds from a very short list without written MD approval. It sounds like you're...

  21. Before you judge the addicted nurse.....

    Earthmama replied to michirn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was not making that comparison, that is not what I was saying at all. I said it's a slippery slope when we begin passing judgment on people's lifestyle choices. Because ultimately almost all of our...

  22. Before you judge the addicted nurse.....

    Earthmama replied to michirn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Rest assured, I'm in daily contact with my sponsor and I've also worked the steps. Part of being in a program is that I'm in touch with my feelings. And yes, I'm allowed to be angry. Being spiritual...

  23. Before you judge the addicted nurse.....

    Earthmama replied to michirn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm really so sick of this naive attitude about addiction, and it never fails to shock and infuriate me when it comes from a medical professional. Addiction is a complex disease that affects people in...

  24. Before you judge the addicted nurse.....

    Earthmama replied to michirn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm assuming that you're not an addict. I certainly thought I would never do it either - until I was in active addiction. While you may have studied the disease, cared for those with the disease and...

  25. Did I commit career suicide?

    Earthmama replied to catmom1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Absolutely not. I'm sorry, I completely disagree and am always a little bit angry when grandiose blanket statements, generalizations and stereotypes are made about us. Because they feed right into any...