Big Blondie

Big Blondie ASN, BSN, MSN, APRN

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  1. Drug tests

    Big Blondie replied to Red<nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I've had a couple of abnormal and it was due to being dilute. Under Affinity testing. I once had a non negative that changed to dilute. Talk about flipping out. I'm like doesnt non negative mean...

  2. Help! Tested positive

    Big Blondie replied to Jaybird82's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Get a hair follicle test and a lawyer. In the mean time find a job. If I wasn't an addict I would fight tooth and nail not to go in a monitoring program. I would never admit to something I didn't

  3. How much will your employer know?

    Big Blondie replied to StanleyJ's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I gave minimal information. In monitoring due to addiction to opiates. Now. I gave permission for them to speak to my Casemanager. Idk what they tell. Just don't lie if asked a direct question....

  4. surrender my license

    Big Blondie replied to lifewithoutrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I never encourage anyone to surrender their license. During the dark time of the process each of us have endured I would bet most would say they considered relinquishing their license. And for me I am...

  5. Scared to Seek Help

    Big Blondie replied to NurseNurseNurseNurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I wish I had sought help outside of peer assistance. Go to AA. Go to smart meeting. Just get some help Don't tell them you are a

  6. Help

    Big Blondie replied to Red<nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It

  7. Nurses help me

    Big Blondie replied to milo65's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It took 15 months for the board to contact me. Get a

  8. It's Official!

    Big Blondie replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow. I can't wait to get that letter. I know you got put through the ringer. Happy for you. Glad you can walk

  9. Supervision while working in Plasma collection center.

    Big Blondie replied to svetlana36's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I too have been supervised by an MD my entire

  10. ETOH based hand sanitizer

    Big Blondie replied to RN2364's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Don't use it. Germ x foaming alcohol free hand sanitizer. Order from Sams

  11. Job offer negotiations

    Big Blondie replied to Heartnurse76's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Do not negotiate for reduced $ or benefits. Ask and expect what you are worth. Plus I don't think it's legal to pay someone less because of they are in recovery. Good luck. You can do this! I have...

  12. Drug test location

    Big Blondie replied to 1fly's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I've gone out of state multiple times over the past 5 years and informed TPAPN every time. I never got picked when out of state. I would guess quest is not just in

  13. Still haven't heard back from the program lady!

    Big Blondie replied to StanleyJ's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Each state handles it differently. In Texas you can work until you sign the contract, and depending on where you are in treatment determines when you can resume working as a

  14. Curiosity

    Big Blondie replied to TexNurse777's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No. But I've heard of

  15. Me again! Timeframe question.

    Big Blondie replied to StanleyJ's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Spoke to them Friday and started treatment

  16. Incidental Exposure

    Big Blondie replied to anurse415's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Talbots's recover

  17. Greetings From SpankedInPittsburgh

    Big Blondie replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Were you on board order? Dang. I would love to finish

  18. Double digits!!

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

    I got busted Thursday, called TPAPN Friday and started treatment Monday. Told boss at second job the next week and was released to work at 2

  19. Double digits!!

    Big Blondie posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    99 days to go on a five year gig! The end is in site. For those hanging on by a thread, don't let go. Ready for my freedom from monitoring. What has helped me get through this is just doing it....

  20. Double digits!!

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

    I don't understand the

  21. Done, and early too!

    Big Blondie replied to Recovering_RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Awesome news. My first time I got out 3 months early. I don't foresee that again. Sigh. I am happy for you and at the same time I have "completion envy". Lol. Go out and Live without the burden of...

  22. Will an RN lose his/her job if they pursue rehab?

    Big Blondie replied to kindheartforever19's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Loose lips sink ships. You should not tell your profession. Someone will report you. I've seen it

  23. Self reporting?

    Big Blondie replied to SD152420's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Request medical leave from job. Go to treatment. The may let you return. File FMLA to protect your job. Loose lips sink ships. Don't tell them where you hid the bodies. Saying you have a problem and...

  24. TPAPN HELP

    Big Blondie replied to Scared-RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The board will likely order you to go through TPAPN. Just enroll in TPAPN and when the board gets around to you you can inform them you area in TPAPN. It's going to be ok. Right now focus on doing all...

  25. Observed drug screen

    Big Blondie replied to Nursebry91's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Nope.