seanzilla

seanzilla has 25 years experience and specializes in Family Practice - Internal Medicine.

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1. EtG testing - seems impossible?

   seanzilla replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Recovery

   dirtyhippiegirl -- I totally understand your anxiety over this issue. I was already almost 5 months sober when I started the program (TPAPN), and knew that I would not have a problem drinking (I'm an alcoholic). However, I was petrified of having a "...

2. bipolar recovering addict cant get job ! is it over

   seanzilla replied to PCORRAL's topic in Recovery

   Let me THIRD that sentiment, especially since it sounds like it came from a heartless LCDC counselor, and certainly NOT a nurse -- at least not the kind of nurse that I would ever associate with. Making charged statements like "Wanting to be a nurse ...

3. bipolar recovering addict cant get job ! is it over

   seanzilla replied to PCORRAL's topic in Recovery

   @TXRN2 - Yes, TPAPN allows their participants to go into home health. However, there is a restriction on the handling of controlled substances for a short period of time (a few months). This creates a barrier, but if you can find a group that is will...

4. Forensic Evaluation w/ Polygraph test!! Upset and confused

   seanzilla replied to mp108's topic in Recovery

   mp108 -- Okay, I think some others are correct about the situation, and that you should speak with an attorney about this. Yes, it will cost some money, but what's the value of your license after all the hard work you've put into the program? Best ...

5. bipolar recovering addict cant get job ! is it over

   seanzilla replied to PCORRAL's topic in Recovery

   PCORRAL -- Just let me say...you are definitely NOT alone! When I accepted the Board's offer to be enrolled in TPAPN, I had no idea where to begin. Because I'm a Nurse Practitioner, I was unable to work in that field for at least a year. So...I was f...

6. Physician Extender ???

   seanzilla replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in NP

   I've heard the term suggested by a couple of MDs that I worked with in the past, but have never really seen it fully "in use." From my own experience, either Physicians are Nurse Practitioner friendly, or they aren't. Some ONLY want PAs, and others, ...

7. PAWS

   seanzilla replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Recovery

   I used to have many of those feelings early on in my sobriety. Even after 2 1/2 years of being sober, I still have the occasional (and yes, vivid), dreams of drinking; often waking with an almost overwhelming amount of anxiety. Yet...it goes away, an...