Twoyearnurse

Twoyearnurse

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  1. Working Off Narc Restriction

    Twoyearnurse replied to LPNSWEETHEART's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey! I can't speak for every state but in mine (alaska) there are requirements to keep a license valid. Every two years a nurse must do two of the following: work 320 hours, participate in 30 hours of...

  2. Would you tell the BON about brief relapse?

    Twoyearnurse replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    We are honest but we do not fall on out own swords. I would not tell them unless it would lead you down the road to

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

    Twoyearnurse replied to PCORRAL's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey Victoria, the OP doesn't give us much to go off of by way of any advice that may be helpful to her (him?). Nightbloom gave some great advice about reaching out to resources. You are right, it is...

  4. freaking out

    Twoyearnurse replied to wlcameron's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I've likewise been test on several occasions and never had a false positive from incidental exposure yet...I know it happens but try and take it

  5. So exhausted and haven't even started

    Twoyearnurse replied to OhioRN1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    How are you doing? Haven't heard anything on here from you in a

  6. Jobs, Recovery and the ADA

    Twoyearnurse replied to nursenil's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I applaud anyone who is willing and able to take on the healthcare system that shorts nurses in recovery. Unfortunately discrimination of this sort is very difficult to prove- short of them saying...

  7. Needing some advice or encouragement

    Twoyearnurse replied to willow14's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Consistency over time equals trust. There is really nothing you can do to help him other than continue with your recovery, reminding yourself to be patient with him. Is there no al-anon in your area?...

  8. Jobs, Recovery and the ADA

    Twoyearnurse replied to nursenil's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, this is the law, however most places are protected from suites because all they have to say is that the supervised requirement and narc restrictions were unable to be accommodated for. Just being...

  9. Drug testing TN

    Twoyearnurse replied to anc9513's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well done! You did the exact right thing. While it's still fresh write down as much of your conversations with these people as you can remember so you can refer back to it. Our memories can deceive us...

  10. Making the best of AA?

    Twoyearnurse replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oh girl, I'm sorry it doesn't work for you. A lot would say you aren't putting enough effort into it but I don't subscribe to that. My first sponsor actually left AA to another 12 step program through...

  11. Recovery Anniversary

    Twoyearnurse replied to poppycat's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations! No small feat

  12. Lost that grateful feeling

    Twoyearnurse replied to larrn1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just for the sake of it I am going to share a recent experience with this. I got fired over a year ago and started my road to recovery. I faced the the board and got my license and everyone was super...

  13. Lost that grateful feeling

    Twoyearnurse replied to larrn1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hahaha! And I only laugh because this happens to me all the time. We are now full fledged members of the human race again. Be gentle with yourself! Gratitude is one of those emotions ( like all...

  14. Drug testing TN

    Twoyearnurse replied to anc9513's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Whether or not they have to provide you with the urinalysis results depends upon if they took it as part of YOUR medical record or for THEIR records. If it is for your records- absolutely they have to...

  15. Book recomendations

    Twoyearnurse replied to SilleLu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Impaired: a nurses story is fantastic! I cried like a baby when I read it. It is to die for and truly touches on trying to get well with loads of pressure placed on the

  16. Interview help

    Twoyearnurse replied to curr987's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You did perfect, and if your state is an at will state (as most are) they could have rescinded the offer for any old reason. What you did was make yourself appear accountable and upfront. Employers...

  17. I'm freaking out! Help!

    Twoyearnurse replied to RNWHO's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm going to fill in some dots here. You will be informed of an investigation, they will want to interview you. I couldn't tell you when that happens, it took just around 6 months for my BON to get...

  18. So exhausted and haven't even started

    Twoyearnurse replied to OhioRN1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just adore everyone here. This site is powerful and I know for me it was a saving grace at times. Remembering I am not the only nurse to so this. It was also relieving to find nurses in AA who had...

  19. will i get reported to bon?

    Twoyearnurse replied to newstart24's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just a suggestion as you move through this as far as non nursing jobs go. It didn't occur to me until last month (a full year after I was fired) that I could seek any job requiring a degree in "human...

  20. will i get reported to bon?

    Twoyearnurse replied to newstart24's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Does your state have an alternative to discipline

  21. will i get reported to bon?

    Twoyearnurse replied to newstart24's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Most states have a requirement that you be reported. I will say that when everything first came down on me, when I was fired, and to be reported to the BON I wanted to hide. I sought help from a...

  22. So exhausted and haven't even started

    Twoyearnurse replied to OhioRN1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I hear you. This is not meant to be easy, but you will come out of it glowing if you give yourself that chance. Things are so chaotic in the beginning. I remember clearly the day I was fired, the...

  23. So exhausted and haven't even started

    Twoyearnurse replied to OhioRN1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow...there is no better time for you to go to a meeting. This is life or death right now. Things WILL work out but only if you do your fair share. It is all very terrifying and unknown at the...

  24. Length of your monitoring program?

    Twoyearnurse replied to PavementRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Probationary typically means it leaves a permanent mark on your record. I have to say that does sound strict! my state allows for me to complete my contract to five years provided I don't commit any...

  25. Yippie!

    Twoyearnurse posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just a quick update- I got the amazing HIV educators position. Just a bit of information because this never occurred to me before. If you want to use your degree but cant be licensed at the moment I...