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  1. Rn trying to reinstate my license

    BlessesRN_2011 replied to RNAMH2009's topic in Nurses Recovery

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

  2. When should I mention IPN in interviews?

    BlessesRN_2011 replied to curr987's topic in Nurses 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...

  3. New Grad with IPN contract

    BlessesRN_2011 replied to curr987's topic in Nurses 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...

  4. Length of your monitoring program?

    BlessesRN_2011 replied to PavementRN's topic in Nurses 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

  5. I finished!!!

    BlessesRN_2011 replied to carrimarie1010's topic in Nurses 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

  6. FirstLab and Holiday testing

    BlessesRN_2011 replied to dtanna's topic in Nurses 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...

  7. Need advice

    BlessesRN_2011 replied to tiff1988's topic in Nurses 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...

  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

  9. Safe medications when being monitored...

    BlessesRN_2011 replied to willow14's topic in Nurses 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...

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

    BlessesRN_2011 replied to <3Psych's topic in Nurses 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...

  11. Starting my contract soon...

    BlessesRN_2011 replied to willow14's topic in Nurses 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...

  12. 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...

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

    BlessesRN_2011 replied to carrimarie1010's topic in Nurses Recovery

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

  14. Finally!

    BlessesRN_2011 replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses 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...

  15. 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...

  16. How to Get Psychological Eval performed

    BlessesRN_2011 replied to Texas evaluation's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey Texas! I'm from Arkansas and the BON sent me a list of approved experts that perform addiction evaluation from all areas of the state. I called around to see which one I could get in to see...

  17. Nursing topic groups

    BlessesRN_2011 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am relatively new to phych nursing and we are expected to lead a nursing topic group. The unit is an adult acute unit. No psychosis, or too many behavioral issues. A lot of depression with SI. Our...

  18. Nursing topic groups

    BlessesRN_2011 replied to BlessesRN_2011's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you for the info!! I will be doing a bit of research in the things u mentioned. I wish I were excited about groups! I don't have to do the everyday, the other RN and I split it, but I feel so...

  19. Woo-hoo!!!

    BlessesRN_2011 replied to Earthmama's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's wonderful