FHL18

FHL18 has 12 years experience and specializes in ER.

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1. RN in Recovery-Work in Addiction Field

   FHL18 replied to FHL18's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Thanks for the reply. I personally do not agree with long term use of suboxone as maintenance therapy...definitely agree with it's use in the short term for detox, but wouldn't really want to work in...

2. New here and need some encouragement

   FHL18 replied to LisaRNsober's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Lisa, I know you posted a long time ago but have you found a nurse meeting? Because there is one in Dallas. I live in DFW area and attend every Tuesday night. PM me for more info. I am in a very...

3. Nurse in recovery

   FHL18 replied to nur14's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Congrats on your 17 years! That is nothing to take lightly. My personal feelings are that everyone's recovery programs don't have to look the same. Whatever works for you works for you, so keep doing...

4. Apologizing to coworkers for diversion..

   FHL18 replied to odaat's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Hi ODAAT, I am still trying to work through this one myself. I was diverting but I resigned before I got caught or anyone knew what was up. I self-referred to TPAPN, Texas' monitoring program, and the...

5. TPAPN positive thinking

   FHL18 replied to Nurselnk's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Hi there! I am also in TPAPN after self-referring. What part of Texas are you in? We have a nurse meeting in the Dallas area that has been life changing for me and my recovery. My best advice is to...

6. AA Meeting Alternatives

   FHL18 replied to dekyrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I don't know what state you are in but in addition to AA I also attend DAA (drug addicts anonymous) and it's a wonderful group. The website is http://www.daausa.org I am in Texas by the way, Dallas...

7. Please help

   FHL18 replied to NurseMGQ's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Hi there! I am also in TPAPN and in the DFW area. I just self-reported about a month ago for also diverting from my previous employer, but never got busted there. I agree with what everyone else has...

8. TX: TPAPN and seeking jobs

   FHL18 replied to heavynurse7's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Hey verybadkitty, Thank you so very much for the information! I received your PM but I guess because I am too new here I cannot reply to your post. I would love to ask you a couple more questions...

9. TX: TPAPN and seeking jobs

   FHL18 replied to heavynurse7's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Hi there, I am going to be starting tpapn shortly and am also in the DFW area. I would love to get a job working in a psych facility, and plan to continue working in mental health/addictions even...

10. TPAPN- Nurse Recovery Meetings

    FHL18 replied to FHL18's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It would be great to meet up and share our

11. TPAPN- Nurse Recovery Meetings

    FHL18 replied to FHL18's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I understand what you are saying as far as not better or worse, just different. I attend a meeting called DAA (drug addicts anonymous) and I have also attended NA and AA periodically. Would love to...

12. TPAPN- Nurse Recovery Meetings

    FHL18 replied to FHL18's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey Justme, I noticed you're online but I am too new to send a PM I guess. I tried but it said until I start 15 new threads I cannot PM. Bummer. I don't know how else I can get in touch with you as I...

13. RN in Recovery-Work in Addiction Field

    FHL18 replied to FHL18's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi everyone and thanks for your comments. I appreciate your advice. One of the main reasons I wanted to get into the field of addiction nursing is so I could use my own personal experience in helping...

14. TPAPN- Nurse Recovery Meetings

    FHL18 replied to FHL18's topic in Nurses Recovery

    And forgive me, I am still very new here, but how can I find the recovery forum where the administrator moved my thread? Thanks in advance for y'alls help! =

15. TPAPN- Nurse Recovery Meetings

    FHL18 replied to FHL18's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Justme_RN! Thanks for your reply. I would love to grab coffee or something sometime and talk about our experiences, if you are in the DFW area. And I honestly have thought a lot about starting my...