Big Blondie

Big Blondie ASN, BSN, MSN, APRN

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  1. God Taught Me A Lesson Today

    Big Blondie replied to valliloves's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Wow, great insight into your own human behavior. You rock already! Good luck...there is plenty more to

  2. Debating going for BSN...

    Big Blondie replied to willow14's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you are ready go for it. If it is to happen it will. I have known others who have passed through those doors while being monitored. Some university nursing programs are recovery friendly. Good...

  3. Alcohol in beauty proucts??

    Big Blondie replied to lonestarRN1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Read Talbots book on TPAPN website. It is overwhelming at first but you will figure out what to avoid. Good

  4. Length of your monitoring program?

    Big Blondie replied to PavementRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    TPAPN. 5 yrs for APRN. I am ok with it. One day at a

  5. Non-negative drug screen

    Big Blondie posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just a little information for my TPAPN cohorts. I couldn't provide enough urine for a split screen so they discarded my urine and had me drink 4 glasses of water while waiting to provide another...

  6. Non-negative drug screen

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

    Goodness! I know what you mean. Hope its a glitch like mine was. Sure made my weekend

  7. if nothing changes nothing changes

    Big Blondie replied to cbolin's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats. I would not send a letter. That is something to discuss in the interview after they have had time to meet you and learn a little about you. Good

  8. second chance jobs for nurses in new Jersey?

    Big Blondie replied to mikebakey's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't have any answers to your questions, just sending you good Karma. It sounds like you've been through quiet a journey. Good luck. Your time will

  9. Anyone interested in attending a closed medical personnel meeting in San Marcos area?

    Big Blondie replied to Ali55's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Too far for me! Good

  10. DUI in Recovery: Do I self report to PNAP or BON?

    Big Blondie replied to lemitt's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I wouldnt mention expunged

  11. Firstlab/hprp

    Big Blondie replied to Mcm79's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Call your casemanager or read your

  12. Ex-employer

    Big Blondie replied to indigomoonfury's topic in Nurses Recovery

    There is nothing to self report. Get another job. When the board contacts you they will investigate and if what you say is exact they should close your

  13. 48 interviews...

    Big Blondie replied to skinnedknee's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dont give up. Your time will

  14. Need help please - Should I self report?

    Big Blondie replied to dcdvs's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Before your insurance lapses look at your list of places you can get assessment and treatment through you peer assistance program and get going asap. I was able to start treatment and my 90/90 days of...

  15. Relapse

    Big Blondie replied to elizabeth10's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I too relapsed after many years. Second time in states peer assistance program. It is a blessing to get a second chance. Hold your head up. You can do it. Take small bites. Praying for you and any...

  16. Job applications...

    Big Blondie replied to willow14's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Policy

  17. Ipn contract sign or not?

    Big Blondie replied to 12gauge's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ok I slept on it. Lawyer up. Nuff

  18. Ipn contract sign or not?

    Big Blondie replied to 12gauge's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow. Thats all I have at the

  19. APRN licensure

    Big Blondie replied to PavementRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Not all jobs require DEA. Many NPs I work with choose not to get it. (Mainly due to cost). Dont let that scare you off. Also regarding unencumbered license...again, dont let that scare you off. I can...

  20. Shame in seeing former coworkers

    Big Blondie replied to PavementRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When I went to an NP meeting after about 6 months I was so nervous, feeling like I wasnt dressed nice enough, worried about my hair, my weight, so hard on myself because I was afraid people would be...

  21. New job background check

    Big Blondie replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Prayers...

  22. Finally!

    Big Blondie replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ive seen 2 people in meetings whose children are my patients. One addressed me in the office about going to mtg. Definitely awkward. I am feeling

  23. so hard to keep positive

    Big Blondie replied to LPNSWEETHEART's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hang in there...your time will come exactly when its supposed

  24. Firstlab

    Big Blondie replied to ginettew's topic in Nurses Recovery

    ginettew: I was laughing at myself. If you were offended I apologize to you.

  25. Firstlab

    Big Blondie replied to ginettew's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Bahahaaa! This cracks me up! Reminds me of when I first did my TPAPN paperwork! I wanted my assistant to do it! I wouldnt trust anyone with my compliance! Just sayin..thanks for a belly