BlessesRN_2011

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1. Rn trying to reinstate my license

   BlessesRN_2011 replied to RNAMH2009's topic in Recovery

   My BON requires written communication. I had to send a letter asking for reinstatement.

2. When should I mention IPN in interviews?

   BlessesRN_2011 replied to curr987's topic in Recovery

   I informed my current employer after the job was offered. I was honest with them and have them the opportunity to recend the offer. Fortunately the DON didn't think twice and kept the offer on the table. Check ur contract however and make sure you ar...

3. New Grad with IPN contract

   BlessesRN_2011 replied to curr987's topic in Recovery

   If you are not required by your contract to disclose your status, DO NOT SAY ANYTHING! Cat is right, you will not even be given a second look. This is the day The Lord has made, we shall rejoice and be glad in it.

4. Length of your monitoring program?

   BlessesRN_2011 replied to PavementRN's topic in Recovery

   Arkansas- it can vary- it's up to the almighty BON- I got 5 years- some of my friends got 3 This is the day The Lord has made, we shall rejoice and be glad in it.

5. I finished!!!

   BlessesRN_2011 replied to carrimarie1010's topic in Recovery

   YEHA!!!! That's wonderful news!! That's encouraging to know it does END at some point!! This is the day The Lord has made, we shall rejoice and be glad in it.

6. FirstLab and Holiday testing

   BlessesRN_2011 replied to dtanna's topic in Recovery

   Check the terms of your contract. I have to call in 365 days a year. Holidays, weekends- everyday. In two years, I have never been called to test on a weekend or holiday. I am fortunate that my testing site is 24/365 so it's not a worry for me. Happ...

7. Need advice

   BlessesRN_2011 replied to tiff1988's topic in Recovery

   I've been there too! Surrendered my liscense and worked at a bank for while. On the paperwork agree with TwoYear, don't disclose why you left, just it was time for a change. I was terminated so had to answer the question ' have u ever been terminate...

8. How to Succeed as an ER NURSE

   BlessesRN_2011 replied to NGYSUN's topic in Emergency

   Know what know, know what you don't know and ask questions about what don't know. This is the day The Lord has made, we shall rejoice and be glad in it.

9. Safe medications when being monitored...

   BlessesRN_2011 replied to willow14's topic in Recovery

   In akransas I have taken Claritin-D; I disclosed when I signed the contract that I had a prescription for this despite it being OTC in my state. Have taken Melatonin and Mucinex occasionally. Haven't had any issue with anything in 19 months. This i...

10. Made a mistake, need some advice...

    BlessesRN_2011 replied to <3Psych's topic in Recovery

    Ha catmom1! I'm with you- before sobriety I could never understand drug take bak programs, or have some 'extra' pain meds around! I took them too!! So glad I'm sober today and if they arnt mine I know I can't take them. Fortunately, having stuff ...

11. Starting my contract soon...

    BlessesRN_2011 replied to willow14's topic in Recovery

    Arkansas never sent anything like that, just the contract. I have been monitored for 18 months, I have never avoided OTC products or hand sanitizer and I've not been notified if a positive test. I try not to stress over it because I know I'm clean. G...

12. Back to a hospital, y'all!!!

    BlessesRN_2011 replied to carrimarie1010's topic in Recovery

    Congrats!!! Thats wonderful!! This is the day The Lord has made, we shall rejoice and be glad in it.

13. Finally!

    BlessesRN_2011 replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Recovery

    One of my first 12 step meetings, I ran into a man I had as a patient in ICU many years before. This man was a garden variety drunk and we would frequently be giving him beer every 4 hours per physician orders. Nurses would fight over who had to tak...

14. patient/license safety

    BlessesRN_2011 replied to MollNick's topic in Psychiatric

    My unit has 25-30 pts with 2 RNs doing all charting, admitting and discharging. One LPN doing meds and two techs. We are responsible for two groups on 7-3 shift also- as the charge nurse I go to all staffings with the physicians also. Our two RNs ar...

15. RN patient ratios

    BlessesRN_2011 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello my peers- just taking a poll: on an average day what is the census of your acute adult unit and how many RNs are on duty? My unit typically has 25-30 patients, there are 2 RNs, one LPN for meds and 2 MHAs (mental health associate). This combo...