Twoyearnurse

Twoyearnurse

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  1. The promises....they do happen...if we work....

    Twoyearnurse replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oooowee! What a great story. Life really is so much more simple than we make it out to be right? The pressure of this situation has forced me to sit back and focus on today. Such a frustrating concept...

  2. Cross Addiction

    Twoyearnurse replied to Big Blondie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey big- anymore thoughts recently on the subject? I am always so curious about this subject. Addictions certainly appears to be a spectrum disorder. It just baffles my mind that people who have had...

  3. Any ipn nurses out there in the ft walton area?

    Twoyearnurse replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    She is back back back, back again. So good to have you back- your insight has been

  4. I LOVE IPN!!! for i am a success story!

    Twoyearnurse replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oooooh mmmmyyyy gosh! I have been wondering about you! I even PMed a Couple folks on here to see if they had heard anything about you! This is so wonderful, really truely. Congratulations on the new...

  5. Positive drug test letter from BON

    Twoyearnurse replied to Sandsponge's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You have been given VERY sound advice- fear has a way of paralyzingly us and we would give up everything to avoid anxiety and embarrassment. Nurses are doing these steps everyday. Do not let inaction...

  6. Jobs while monitored...

    Twoyearnurse replied to Big Blondie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What a great thread! Personal stories are always the best. Y'all are

  7. Trouble finding job in GA due to probation

    Twoyearnurse replied to dgoo1269's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I've heard many a times on good old all nurse about nurses going to interviews and getting the job even if the place "typically" doesn't hire consent nurses. You're selling yourself short by not...

  8. July 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Twoyearnurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Remember that first day of nursing school smile Dave- it'll be all tears after

  9. I'm a good nurse and deserve a second chance

    Twoyearnurse replied to dreama123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    And yes celest- you are right on, addiction doesn't always sit just in physical dependence. I was emotionally involved with opiates and physically addicted And then emotionally addicted to alcohol...

  10. I'm a good nurse and deserve a second chance

    Twoyearnurse replied to dreama123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey dusky- I think the issue that people are taking with your posts is that you keep referring to the OP as an addict, and that she is displaying "addict behavior". We don't get to make that...

  11. I'm a good nurse and deserve a second chance

    Twoyearnurse replied to dreama123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    First and foremost- I am no expert, however there is substantial data related to the field of drug/alcohol use disorders. It has generally sat at around 10% of the population- this statistic only...

  12. So Proud

    Twoyearnurse replied to Tigerboy1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oh tiger- congratulations! This is awesome. This journey is amazing isn't it? What an adventure that none of us saw coming. Sometimes I find myself wishing to be at the end- but everything in between...

  13. I'm a good nurse and deserve a second chance

    Twoyearnurse replied to dreama123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey again- sounds like you're having a late night (it's early yet here). The obsession to use has been lifted from me- I don't have desire to drink or use drugs anymore- even when around them with...

  14. I'm a good nurse and deserve a second chance

    Twoyearnurse replied to dreama123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Whoa whoa whoa, addicts do not "always" blame others for their actions- this is a very far reaching generalization. I knew from the moment that I took drugs that these actions were mine and mine...

  15. Cross Addiction

    Twoyearnurse replied to Big Blondie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey big! Speaking purely from experience here. I quit using opiates in October of 2013 and had two months of sobriety. Then the thoughts creeped in- maybe just a glass of wine. Well, one glass of wine...

  16. I'm a good nurse and deserve a second chance

    Twoyearnurse replied to dreama123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey, and welcome. There are so many people here who will give some wonderful advice. Be prepared for honesty. It sounds like you are indeed dealing with some denial on this issue- this is normal in...

  17. Help self reported to pap in wi and don't want to sign contract

    Twoyearnurse replied to Cpeanut's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey catmom! It's always good to see you around these parts. I know from reading your posts how far you've come on your journey. Have you thought of calling psych hospitals/rehab facilities in your...

  18. Help self reported to pap in wi and don't want to sign contract

    Twoyearnurse replied to Cpeanut's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In my state we get the branded license, 5 years probation, and the cost (ie treatment, psychotherapy appointments, monitoring, drug testing, fines and yearly fees to the board, ect etc etc). Most...

  19. So Proud

    Twoyearnurse replied to Tigerboy1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Beautifully done!! Congratulations! Keep keeping us posted on your

  20. Visitors to our little corner

    Twoyearnurse replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Here's my first thoughts (and it is always subject to change with new insights y'all offer). We come here, frightened, alone, and find honesty (sometimes brutal!), hope, and strength in each other. I...

  21. blood test

    Twoyearnurse replied to beaujacques's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No nest! I do think this is a great topic for discussion though TXRN, I'm going to start a

  22. Nurses Who Are Being Tested for Alcohol

    Twoyearnurse replied to On_E's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Nurses are allowed to drink- some of us have had drug/alcohol related issues, had treatment, etc. when the board is informed by us or an outside party we then enter an agreement and get drug/alcohol...

  23. PNAP 41 conditions

    Twoyearnurse replied to Dean2222's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi dean2222, welcome to the site! First and foremost- thank you for serving our country, I can only imagine what you experienced and how that lead you to drinking. We all have experiences that bring...

  24. A Job maybe???

    Twoyearnurse replied to TXRNC's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It sounds like they were in desperate need of a quality nurse- and that's you. You will be dependable and you get to give us contract nurses a good name, keep it up

  25. Alcohol screening?

    Twoyearnurse replied to Studentnursedgm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello student nurse, again :). I noticed that you posted this same question at the end of June, to which you received the same responses you have here. It seems as if you are having trouble coming to...