Twoyearnurse

Twoyearnurse

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  1. Needing some hope.

    Twoyearnurse replied to UnsavoryCharacter's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think I get what you are saying, however, illness and disease are not "weakness", they are simply just diseases. I can go anywhere, do anything, so long as I stay away from drinking and drugging. I...

  2. At a crossroad

    Twoyearnurse replied to PackersFanRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you are referring to me, to answer your question my license isn't even suspended yet. We do not have an alternative to dicipline program in my state so everything goes to the BON and disciplines...

  3. Husband starting IPN, needing advice

    Twoyearnurse replied to wifeofarn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am just in awe of you, congratulations to the first steps towards BOTH of your recoveries. I got a lawyer for advice- he looked at the evidence and said he could get me off on charting errors. Like...

  4. At a crossroad

    Twoyearnurse replied to PackersFanRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    A good program is an honest program, you know that though. I hear some fear in your post. If you wait for this to be discovered (and it will, because I know my BON does background checks) you will do...

  5. First lab

    Twoyearnurse replied to Studentnursedgm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The nightmares are totally normal, I wouldn't expect them to let up for a while. In times of high intensity stress I have dreams almost nightly about using or drinking. Then I wake up terrified I...

  6. Needing some hope.

    Twoyearnurse replied to UnsavoryCharacter's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi! Welcome to the site! Yes your license is currently encumbered- but it wont always be provided you follow your program. School may have to wait as I know the programs in my state require an...

  7. PAWS

    Twoyearnurse posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    do any of you have PAWS (post acute withdrawl syndrome) or have had it? I am wondering what some of you did to combat the symptoms? Mine typically consist of drinking dreams (nightmares usually,...

  8. Recovery continues...

    Twoyearnurse posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good morning all! It's a beautiful day here in Alaska and we are expecting snow this Saturday! Very excited about taking my new (used :)) cross country skis out! Dog park walks in the snow? Yes...

  9. Meetings?

    Twoyearnurse replied to 1sttime's topic in Nurses Recovery

    And I know it sounds stupid and you've probably heard it before: it only works if you work the steps- otherwise you won't get much out of

  10. Meetings?

    Twoyearnurse replied to 1sttime's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey! Well as you've probably read before I am a meeting-er:). My problem is both opiates and alcohol and I found my home in AA (I just related more to these folks). Its hard to explain what I get out...

  11. not sure help

    Twoyearnurse replied to love her much's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Further, you could direct her to this site- I know it became a life saver in my darkest

  12. not sure help

    Twoyearnurse replied to love her much's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with the above poster. You can not help her. You can, however, do what you need to do to be

  13. Need help please - Should I self report?

    Twoyearnurse replied to dcdvs's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would expect that you will have to be monitored for some time at least. They will find it concerning that you chose to use a substance rather than cope in a healthy way. I Think a lawyer is a good...

  14. Need help please - Should I self report?

    Twoyearnurse replied to dcdvs's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You have to ultimately make that decision. We can only share our experiences. As for me? I got caught a year ago, this month I get my contract. I was addicted and the board respected my decision to...

  15. Diversion offered to new grads with prior convictions?

    Twoyearnurse replied to morningglory123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Not so sadly, like I said- get employer reports, particularly if you had to do a UA to get the position. You could have the employers write something to the tune of: it is in our policy that...

  16. Diversion offered to new grads with prior convictions?

    Twoyearnurse replied to morningglory123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It will be long- but only as painful as you allow it to be. There is a lot of courage in what you doing. Don't lose sight of

  17. Diversion offered to new grads with prior convictions?

    Twoyearnurse replied to morningglory123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    There are a couple reasons your BON may have done this (I speak for Alaska, I asked them this same question because it seemed so unfair). Addictions is an ever present disease, with a high rate...

  18. my story...

    Twoyearnurse replied to lil0401's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Find a job you might enjoy outside of nursing- idle hands are the devils playground. I've held a couple different jobs. Truly- you are going to have to wait for their response which could be weeks to...

  19. my story...

    Twoyearnurse replied to lil0401's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Welcome to the site. You will find that ssome are here for addictions issues and some are here for psych issues. First- congratulations on taking these issues on head on. Youve already done so much...

  20. Please help!

    Twoyearnurse replied to Krk410's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am sure it did! You had to accomplish moving forward in life without standing in your own way. You had to take action despite fear, gain confidence in yourself, and had to discover your true...

  21. Please help!

    Twoyearnurse replied to Krk410's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wezzie- your story is incredible! It IS amazing the gifts we receive in the process if we are open and honest. I, too, have only experienced positivity with those I have interacted with in this...

  22. so many questions

    Twoyearnurse replied to indigomoonfury's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I hear you on this. I know that coming from a place where assessments, treatment, and monitoring are necessary parts of my recovery, it is still stressful and overwhelming at times. I couldn't imagine...

  23. Any Georgia nurses here that completed consent order?

    Twoyearnurse replied to GaRN6's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would request an official order of completion from the program- for your records. I wouldn't want to get caught up in a bad place because I "missed" a call in becaus I thought I was done! I'm not...

  24. so many questions

    Twoyearnurse replied to indigomoonfury's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I dont know about your state, but in mine, Alaska, I could have worked up until my lisence was sanctioned. I have stayed out of nursing for a year of my own volition because it was necessary for my...

  25. Success stories

    Twoyearnurse replied to Mcm79's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Your outcome will be determined, if you are innocent fight! However, should you end up in hprp there are many nurses here who have been successful in finding employment. I, myself, am soon to be under...