Big Blondie

Big Blondie ASN, BSN, MSN, APRN

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  1. Cross Addiction

    Big Blondie posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I've been taught that alcohol can lead me back to my drug of choice...Hard to think I will never have a glass of wine again. Knowing that I risk going back to the hole I was in...I will pass...But I...

  2. Positive drug test letter from BON

    Big Blondie replied to Sandsponge's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Too much: OP gave background info freely. It is scary as "you know what" to get a letter like that from the BON. When you have your profession and your livelihood threatened for whatever reason it...

  3. Cross Addiction

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

    I had many yrs clean and drank alcohol on occasion. Once I relapsed on Opiates I started drinking more to potentiate the effects of meds...never thought I was an alcoholic, but in treatment I learned...

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

    Big Blondie replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Saaaaweeeeeet!

  5. Prescription pain meds and working

    Big Blondie replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ive never heard of that as a

  6. A Job maybe???

    Big Blondie replied to TXRNC's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats!

  7. Obamacare? what are your thoughts

    Big Blondie replied to nija315's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    All I am going to say is:

  8. Obamacare? what are your thoughts

    Big Blondie replied to nija315's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If it dodnt happen to you..it didnt

  9. Obamacare? what are your thoughts

    Big Blondie replied to nija315's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have had insurance for my entire adult life. I disagree that this is affordable. Dress it up however you want. My employer dropped our insurance and we were forced to find coverage. Small...

  10. Obamacare? what are your thoughts

    Big Blondie replied to nija315's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Affoedable care. Hmmm. Monthly premium for two is $685.00. $6000.00 deductible, meds not covered untl deductible met. Oh yea and my doctors dont take the

  11. HR and TPAPN

    Big Blondie replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I never had past or present. They dont understand the process. They arent your peers. Just educate them that it is to be kept

  12. Getting investigated for "diversion"

    Big Blondie replied to Liric's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dont just surrender your license. An attorney is in order. I dont know you, but you know the truth. If you are an addict or think you may have a drug problem then your states peer assistance program...

  13. aaaaand I'm done!

    Big Blondie replied to Vehn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I can relate. After many yrs of sobriety I thought alcohol wasnt a problem (not my poison of choice). I started drinking socially and within about 2 yrs was actively using daily. It will take you...

  14. aaaaand I'm done!

    Big Blondie replied to Vehn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats to

  15. Hiring Decisions- PA

    Big Blondie replied to BeOne77's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Many hiring managers have their own story... And will give a person a chance. Dont give up. Your time will

  16. I got a job offer!!!

    Big Blondie replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So happy for you. This is great news and inspiring for

  17. I got a job offer!!!

    Big Blondie replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Woohoo!

  18. suboxone

    Big Blondie replied to christiess213's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In Texas PAPN you cant work if taking suboxone. Be careful what you disclose. Talk with the prescriber of your medication. He/she is a source of support and knowlege of the medication. Peace and good...

  19. Nudity in healthcare classes education or violation?

    Big Blondie replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Students

    Ridiculous to ask you to expose yourself. In grad school we had to pay a female and a male to let us do exams on them. Mannequins for other not so intrusive

  20. Wish me luck

    Big Blondie replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You can do it! Positive vibes being cast upon

  21. TPAPN drug screens

    Big Blondie posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    JW if any of you in TPAPN have been tested on Saturday before. I am 2 hour drive to testing site, and they are only open from 8-10 on Saturdays and closed on Sunday. My advocate said they wont pick...

  22. TPAPN and night shift

    Big Blondie replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    They can and often modify restrictions. I suggest you go for the interview regardless. Its good practice in a friendly environment. Good

  23. Who does that?!

    Big Blondie replied to exp626's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Didnt mean to leave you hangin...tons of emotions were stirred by the OP. Guess we were

  24. What would you do?

    Big Blondie posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just came from UDS site. Many people were taken ahead of me. (I had appt). Then the tech didnt press split screen so I wouldnt take single spec cup from her. I just stated its split. She said there...

  25. What would you do?

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

    This is me...getting over