Big Blondie

Big Blondie ASN, BSN, MSN, APRN

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  1. Fired during orientation/7 weeks in

    Big Blondie replied to beachlover's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A preceptor can make or break a good preceptee. Just move on, learn from it. Next time if you are having such a hard time with a preceptor you might need to address it as it is occurring. Might not...

  2. Nurse Slang Yo!

    Big Blondie replied to ladysushi's topic in General Nursing

    TMB=too many birthdays HHH enema=high, hot and

  3. unbelievable...

    Big Blondie replied to june2009's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow. Hope this ends

  4. Possible job not using license

    Big Blondie replied to OhioRN1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Imo if it doesnt require a license its off the

  5. PNAP unfair

    Big Blondie replied to Dale8jrbudfan's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Everything aside. If you want to be a nurse...do what it takes to be a nurse. This is where you are. Good

  6. Hiring Process with addiction issues NA

    Big Blondie replied to Chocobo21's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I told him I self referred for opiate dependancy and was in IOP treatment and that was the only explanation I gave. Didnt elaborate on

  7. Hiring Process with addiction issues NA

    Big Blondie replied to Chocobo21's topic in Nurses Recovery

    OK, its the ambivalent answer girls! I cant advise you, you have to figure it out for yourself. I didn't get an attorney, and accepted a Board Order. One of the hardest things for me at this time...

  8. Anyone Who Says They Don't is Lying: Medication Error

    Big Blondie replied to BonnieSc's topic in Patient Medications

    Basically you called all nurses liars in your tag line and in one of your first paragraphs you put nurses with addiction in the same class as nurses that make medication errors. So I guess you are in...

  9. Hiring Process with addiction issues NA

    Big Blondie replied to Chocobo21's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Listen to your lawyer. If the company wont keep you because of restrictions, then they possibly wont hire you either. At least you will have work time under your belt with a salary and a positive...

  10. Hiring Process with addiction issues NA

    Big Blondie replied to Chocobo21's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hmm. I've changed my thoughts on this multiple times since reading it. I guess I would find out the restrictions that you may be facing, and if they won't cause any restrictions on the job you are...

  11. Tpapn hair follicle testing

    Big Blondie replied to Nurselnk's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ask your

  12. What's the benefit of self reporting to tpapn?

    Big Blondie replied to vampireslayer's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Gets you started in what is inevitable. Also when job searching it is reassuring to say I self referred. Taking responsibility goes a long way. Good

  13. Board Order

    Big Blondie posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    After 2 years of monitoring I finally received my Board Order! I have been ordered to fulfill the requirements of my TPAPN agreement, and once done the order remains confidential. I feel like I won...

  14. Board Order

    Big Blondie replied to Big Blondie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have been in TPAPN for about 21 months, so I have a little time under my belt. I don't have to start over. I would've flipped my wig if they had made me! I am still on cloud 9. Just the fact...

  15. Positive alcohol screening

    Big Blondie replied to Omaapecm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Likely have to start over. Dang. You were so

  16. Apologizing to coworkers for diversion..

    Big Blondie replied to odaat's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Talk to your sponsor. This is part of your ammends that is in the stepwork. A group ammends is likely not a good idea. Some person may be hostile and damage your ability to make your ammends to the...

  17. The Truth About Nursing

    Big Blondie replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    If you aren't a nurse you cant give advice on what its like to be a nurse. Just

  18. Life Lessons

    Big Blondie replied to TXRNC's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It takes what it takes! And you did it!

  19. Attorney and PNAP

    Big Blondie replied to Stevie82's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dont pay for an atty who isnt versed in your states board of nursing procedures. One size does not fit

  20. Preparing

    Big Blondie replied to dekyrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Networking. Go to local nurse association meetings. Good

  21. Getting alternative AA meetings approved by your program?

    Big Blondie replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Depends on stipulations. All my requests were based on practice, and the fact that a peer assistance program is there to assist me in returning to safe practice, not to create stipulations that...

  22. Become a Nurse without Nursing School

    Big Blondie replied to Longa's topic in General Nursing

    I have so many things Id like to say to this post, but they aren't nice. So I'm just gonna say bahahahhhaaa.

  23. I'm a sexless nurse

    Big Blondie replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 27 years, and am competent to do catheter insertions on males and females, and am a NP and am capable of collecting swabs for STDs on both males and females. In my practice I...

  24. Getting alternative AA meetings approved by your program?

    Big Blondie replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Never tried, but I have had multiple stipulations altered and I do believe its partially due to presentation. Dont say aa na doesnt work for you as its a red flag. Maybe say you have attended these...

  25. Just Venting

    Big Blondie replied to TXRNC's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Same here. Not the first time either. Over last 20 months I have had 2 months where I tested twice. The rest have been 3 times a month. Still less than my $30 a day habit for over 10 years! Wonder...