catsmeow1972 BSN, RN

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    Getting back to work and interviewing....ugh!...

    catsmeow1972 replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Interview went okay. Did not get the job. I was told it was 'because they were a small hospital and did not have the resources to deal with IPN but come see them when the contract is gone." Yeah,...
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    Will an RN lose his/her job if they pursue rehab?

    catsmeow1972 replied to kindheartforever19's topic in Nurses Recovery

    that This question even needs to be asked is but a symptom of a much deeper problem. Sadly, the answer is not only possibly thier job, but also thier entire career, financial stability and all they...
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    Getting back to work and interviewing....ugh!...

    catsmeow1972 replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The thing is, other employers, did hire me. I'm the one that stepped away. This is literally the first application I've filled out since my attempt at transitioning to floor nursing came to a mutual...
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    Do you post on social media?

    catsmeow1972 replied to Recovering_RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, though I think this harkens back to the 'bulletin boards' of ye olde days. Difficult to really identify who/where anyone is and no checking in to let the world know you are having dinner at...
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    Do you post on social media?

    catsmeow1972 replied to Recovering_RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I keep my social media stuff to a very minimum. I have a few closed, secret FB groups that I am a part of that are relevant to my interests. Other than that my personal page is kept only to family and...
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    Anyone else being GPS tracked?

    catsmeow1972 replied to RN0904's topic in Nurses Recovery

    There is so much profiteering wrapped up in this **** that it stopped being funny ages ago. Aside from the programs themselves, every other "3rd party such as the testing companies, the 'approved...
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    Anyone else being GPS tracked?

    catsmeow1972 replied to RN0904's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I thoroughly disagree with the mandating meetings also for the same reason that Lisacar states. As someone stated earlier in the thread, there is legal precedent that says forced attendance in the...
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    You have got to be kidding me!!!!

    catsmeow1972 replied to Nurse8204's topic in Nurses Recovery

    ;)Do your quarterly 26+ pages include the "Paperwork Reduction Act Statment' stating that this information meets the requirements of 44USC §3507, as amended by Section 2 of the Paperwork Reduction...
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    Ecig causes false positive

    catsmeow1972 replied to nurse_kee77's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It has always made me laugh that a program that screeches recovery from addiction and how 12 step is the way to go has absolutely no issue with encouraging people to smoke, which is addiction, is it...
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    Anyone else being GPS tracked?

    catsmeow1972 replied to RN0904's topic in Nurses Recovery

    "I'm sorry, I can't afford the bill for a smartphone because the restriction placed on me make it so that I can't find a job that pays more than minimum wage.' I did not commit any crime and I am...
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    You have got to be kidding me!!!!

    catsmeow1972 replied to Nurse8204's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Back when I got my 'settlement offer' from the BON which involved reporting myself to IPN (which I had long since done, like over a year ago and was long since stapled into a contract ) I signed it on...
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    False positive for suboxone?

    catsmeow1972 replied to RNEulogy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes. Every. Single.
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    ReEntry Back into the Workplace

    catsmeow1972 replied to Jon12309's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If it's a from a purely municipal/criminal justice standpoint that you are coming, the fact that the person is a doctor, nurse, lawyer or Indian chief I don't think matters to the detective or...
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    ReEntry Back into the Workplace

    catsmeow1972 replied to Jon12309's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I do not belive that there can be a universal systemic approach. We are talking about human beings here, not cars that need an engine overhaul. States all run thier programs differently. Regardless,...
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    False positive for suboxone?

    catsmeow1972 replied to RNEulogy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm on a certain med that makes those cup tests show positive for PCP. It's just those cup tests. The one pre-employment screen that used those, the person doing it knew about that and marked it off...
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    False positive for suboxone?

    catsmeow1972 replied to RNEulogy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I've always found it perplexing that something that something that monitors healthcare professionals (who are constantly prompted to be on the forefront of evidenced based practice) utilize methods...
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    IPN issues- 2015

    catsmeow1972 replied to NurseEmRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    They don't care if the requirements impact your ability to get/keep a job. After all there are stipulations in these contracts that make it super difficult to find a nursing job (no nights, no...
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    TPAPN RANT

    catsmeow1972 replied to Kel65's topic in Nurses Recovery

    None of this trash has an **** thing to do with recovery. It is a business pure and simple. We are a number in a file folder that exists solely for the means to extract as much money as possible from....
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    Legal issues with AA or NA

    catsmeow1972 replied to RN0904's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I've been in the angry and bitter stage for the last four and a half years so welcome to my little stew pot. In my opinion there are several things about these programs than constitute a violation of...
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    Keep being told no need for tx

    catsmeow1972 replied to nurse_girlie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Back when this surreal nightmare started for me, I was not given a choice as to where to go for the evaluation. I was given 3 choices of who to go see (and of course they were attached to a treatment...
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    How To Survive In A Diversion Or Monitoring Program

    catsmeow1972 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurses Recovery

    From one who has caught the attention of the board for mental health reasons, this is all excellent advice. The BONs truly don't give a hoot about your sobriety, etc nor should they as they have that...
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    Blood testing

    catsmeow1972 replied to Michagler's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Probably preaching to the choir but I am sure you know darn well that the only thing our money subsidizes is the pocket linings of the people who have ownership interest in Affinity, RecoveryTrek and...
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    VA healthcare system

    catsmeow1972 replied to Persephone Paige's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The only thing I know about the VA is that the wait to even get an interview is interminable. Even once you get that and they decide to offer, there is loads of background checking etc. I worked there...
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    Keep being told no need for tx

    catsmeow1972 replied to nurse_girlie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with Recovering. It's seems to be all in how you word it. Its just appalling that these people appear to be forcing you to find some unethical hack that will say you need some ridiculous...
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    Inappropriate nurse support groups

    catsmeow1972 replied to LindsayRNL's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ours are not only required by the contract, there is a charge for them. Said charge goes to the facilitator and varies by group. It seems to be most commonly about $50 or so a month. Theoretically, i...