dagobah ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    early termination of probation in california

    dagobah replied to ericninetwo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Here's my thought on your post: ask away. And, I mean that. You can ask anything you want. I learned they don't punish you for asking, in fact, they encourage it. So, on to what I think you want to...
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    Has anyone had any issues with rudeness when giving urine?

    dagobah replied to TraviesaRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    As a newcomer, nothing was funny. I had to learn real quick not to get to sensitive and my ultimate goal was to just go in the cup for my shift starts in one hour. As far as the observed thing, I had...
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    An Eclectic Recovery Thread

    dagobah replied to Davey Do's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Not sure what to make of your posts whether it's a sign you're asking for help. But if not, and if it's helping, post away my friend! I believe we all are rooting for each other to
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    My coworker was high and got away with it

    dagobah replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    I will only say this...often I am seen eating in the break room, a LOT! What my coworkers don't know is I work out a lot, not weights but cardio. They often ask, "every time I come to the break room...
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    What will you say to future prospective employers when you're done?

    dagobah replied to Recovering_RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    First! I jumped right away to answer this when I saw this. The day I finished my 4 years 3 months I immediately applied to my dream job. Since my particular program is when you are finished all...
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    Nursing after alcohol?

    dagobah replied to Exigo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with everyone. Be honest, however, if there is nothing that shows like on a background check the BON does NOT need to know. You're just protecting yourself. Do yourself a favor pay for a...
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    Observed Urine Screens

    dagobah replied to tarab333's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just like what one has said, "Every. Single. One." No choice and had to accept real quick. After learning how to relax and accept became routine. "What's up dawg" "Morning. You ready?" " Yup let's do...
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    Just starting intervention program in CA, any words of encouragement would be appreciated

    dagobah replied to amurphy0708's topic in Nurses Recovery

    First, I got to get use to the new name. I knew it as Diversion. Words of advice and support? Well, you've taken the first step it sounds like: admitting you have a problem and acknowledging it. This...
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    BoN report to police?

    dagobah replied to RN1992pkwz's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Gonna keep short and on point to the best of my own experience. If police involved and there's a charge, it finds its way to your respective BON. If BON because you sought them out most likely...
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    Taxes

    dagobah replied to BigRed23's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, glad to hear you took advantage. The four years I was in, I turned in every expense. Drug screens, the collection fee, the monthly support group, etc, even down to the money in the basket at AA...
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    Nurses with Dui, Probation, Support

    dagobah replied to tralnurse4support's topic in Nurses Recovery

    First, I hope the requirement you are meeting for LVN will be accepted for the RN. When you get your ATT (authorization to test), you may be in the clear. If it is delayed, you may potentially go...
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    Sayings that help you

    dagobah replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    "I didn't lose everything. But, I lost enough" "Fake it 'til you make it" (Especially faking it through the mandated part. If still hanging around recovery after marbling out...nice!) "I got nothing...
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    Things we do to retain our ability to care for others...

    dagobah replied to RN2364's topic in Nurses Recovery

    One of the best readings of how my life was the first few years in. Thank you very much very writing this so eloquently. It took about the third year to finally just slowly letting go. I disappeared...
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    Good things coming

    dagobah replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations!! Very happy for you! It is so tough to go through those interviews and to finally land one after revealing all the baggage! Having said that, I believe the hardest and scariest part...
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    Substances to avoid

    dagobah replied to SNB1014's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Man, false positives scare the bejesus out of me. There was one time I had to test on July 5, 2011. Day after the 4th and our ICU had a potluck. NO ONE brought any meat dish, and so it was all pasta...
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    Anyone ever gotten off monitoring early?

    dagobah replied to RNismydream's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Love this post! My experience was the earliest I could get out of my program was 2/4 years. I really believed, in my mind, I would be that special and get out at 2 years. I did everything perfect....
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    Obtaining DEA licensing

    dagobah replied to PavementRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I can only speak about my experience, California. California's Diversion, or now Intervention, program, if successfully completed will have no evidence of your enrollment. In fact, my final letter...
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    RNs who completed their obligation..."do you still keep coming back"?

    dagobah posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    First, welcome to the newcomers who come to this section of this forum. I got a lot of help here when I first browsed this site in 2008 (when the **** hit the fan). I have a question for the nurses...
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    Hope and Perseverance

    dagobah posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have been on this website since 2008 due to my own personal experiences and a mandatory program I finished over 3 years ago. I have remained sober and will be approaching 6 years this month. I...
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    Anyone going to NTI 2015?

    dagobah posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Anyone going to the Critical Care Convention in San Diego this year? So many concurrent classes going on that one piqued my interest: "27 things a Critical Care Nurse leader needs to know about Drug...
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    Is Benadryl ok?

    dagobah replied to ethanw00's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The result actually said DM=dextromethorphan. So, that means it's part of their panel
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    Is Benadryl ok?

    dagobah replied to ethanw00's topic in Nurses Recovery

    From what I remember when I was with First Lab during my Diversion program Benadryl was a no no. They said Claritin could be used. But, always check with your case manager and your paperwork. When I...
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    Any tips for an interview withe Da Vita

    dagobah replied to willow14's topic in Nurses Recovery

    First good luck to you! Now, I can only speak on my own experiences. After two horrible interviews, I decided to sell myself first, i.e. talk about my experiences, what I can bring, etc.; all but my...
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    Length of your monitoring program?

    dagobah replied to PavementRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This almost sounds the same as CA Diversion. Anyone in CA agree? If it is different, it's not by
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    It can be Done!

    dagobah replied to Oogie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oh my how you made me remember when I finished. I had Hawaii bound tickets for that night the day I graduated. As soon as they marbled me out and asked if it was official...I gave them a big hug and...