LoriAlabamaRN

LoriAlabamaRN

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  1. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I also have been following those tips! In fact, I brought magazines to my interview for he patients. I think it bought me some brownie points! I am so excited about this new opportunity. I can't wait...

  2. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much... it feels as if five hundred pounds has been lifted off of my shoulders. I finally have hope

  3. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just got a phone call from the child psych facility- I GOT THE JOB!!! :monkeydance: My first day will hopefully be no later than a week from Thursday, sooner if the DON can get someone in to do the...

  4. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, Amygooch- your prayer moved me to tears. You should be a poet. I had the interview today, it seemed to go well but they are not sure they will have an opening for me any sooner than a...

  5. Has anyone had issues with accusations of diverting drugs?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to ImShelly31's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to offer my support. The situation I have gone through (and am still going through) is similar, although I didn't sign out any narcs at work. Insist on a full panel screen, offer a hair...

  6. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't mean to start a debate, I'm sorry about that. I honestly wanted to share my story not only needing some emotional support, but also because I hope the other nurses and future nurses who read...

  7. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you to all who have come to my defense. I honestly am not a drug addict, I am someone who has a chronic back injury and cannot sleep without narcotics to control the pain. I take a third what I...

  8. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to ask, what do I say when I am asked why I left my last job?? I can't say "because I was impaired on duty"... Does anyone have any experience with title

  9. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I really hope I can find another job... I appreciate the support, but I DID do something wrong. I made a stupid mistake and I admitted to it (even though I didn't have to since they don't test for...

  10. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Leslie, I am a huge fan of yours as well. Thank you so much for your support. I don't mean to sound as if I don't take responsibility for what happened- I do, and I know that the fault is mine. I just...

  11. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I HAVE owned up to what I did. I have taken responsibility for it. At the time I had no reason to suspect ANYTHING other than fatigue. I've been a good nurse for over two years now. I work hard and...

  12. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much everyone... I have been praying about this, asking God to guide me to where He intends me to be. I'm just going to miss my residents and staff members so much. I was always very...

  13. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi everybody, The meeting was horrible. I was fired. Legally I don't even have a leg to stand on because of the fact that due to the Ambien I was impaired legally. They did say that they will not...

  14. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Forgot to add- it wasn't Ambien CR, just plain Ambien. I'm not 100% sure I took it, but I AM 100% sure that if I was impaired, then that is the only thing that could have

  15. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for the advice... if I am fired in the morning when I go in for my 11am meeting, I will call and see if I can get legal aid or advice... I have a really bad feeling about it though,...

  16. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to try to sell some things... our stupid city passed an ordinance last year banning unlicensed yard sales. To have one you have to apply for a permit, pay for it, wait up to 4 weeks for...

  17. Do you think the pain scale is accurate?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I really like that assessment, asking about ADLS, I might just try to incorporate that! I always ask (pre-pain meds) what level of pain is tolerable for them. For example, if their pain is a 9 and...

  18. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone, You all have been so wonderfully supportive of me. It means so much to me. Other than my dh of course, you're the first ones who didn't treat me like a criminal. I called my DON today...

  19. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I want to thank everyone for your support and prayers. You guys have done more than you know to help me through this. I never thought I would be in this situation. This has been without a doubt the...

  20. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for your concern... Yes, my employers know I have narcs for my back, and that I voluntarily do not take them within 12 hours of work. I typically go through 12 Advil a shift because...

  21. How to deal with death of toddler death on picu..

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to nd deb's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I am so increibly sorry.. I am in tears after reading your post... please take care of yourself and know that our prayers and sympathies are uplifting you at this most difficult time imaginable... he...

  22. just wanted to let you know

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to greatshakes's topic in International Nursing

    Oh, no... I am so sorry to hear this... my deepest condolences as well as prayers for you and your family. May you feel uplifted from your friends around the world holding you up in prayer. We are...

  23. Abortion Assistance RN

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to lucyluv's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I accompanied a friend to a clinic. I am pro-choice, but my friend was adamantly prolife- until she was raped and became pregnant from it. Anyway, there were fanatics screaming and stuff outside of...

  24. Missing Duragesic Patch, where is it??

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to Party-of-Five-NY's topic in General Nursing

    We've had the same problem here, and we don't use the ones with gel in them, so the potential for abuse is not as high. Our laundry guy has found them inside gowns before, patches have been found on...

  25. Where were u 9/11/01?

    LoriAlabamaRN replied to k_cole21's topic in General Nursing

    I was at work as a surgery scheduler, my grandmother called me and told me, I ran into the surgeon's lounge, we got the TVs on and we all cried. Three weeks earlier, I had been eating lunch at Windows...