SororAKS ADN, RN

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    Substances to avoid

    SororAKS replied to SNB1014's topic in Nurses Recovery

    As is discussed in a separate thread, something else to avoid are E cigarettes, some are processed with alcohol products and its not listed in the ingredients. Try nicotine replacement therapy...
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    Feeling like giving up right now

    SororAKS replied to nurse_kee77's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good grief. I have not heard of this. I'm so sorry this happened to you. If they want us to "read labels" that's one thing. But if it isn't clearly listed there how are we supposed to
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    Substances to avoid

    SororAKS replied to SNB1014's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow. Prilosec and Ibuprofen are new ones on me. Thank you for posting. I take Naprosyn and so far haven't had any
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    Pre employment drug test in Ohio

    SororAKS replied to Tinaaaa's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Get a lawyer with experience in administrative and employment law. Something smells funny
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    Value of Nurses

    SororAKS replied to Theloneyoni1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    One book I like on this subject stresses the importance of nurses getting the word out to everyone that will listen. That includes patients, family, administrators, and CEO's. I'm surprised at how...
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    I know it's horrible to live off loans but...

    SororAKS replied to Cats&Tea&Climbing's topic in General Nursing

    If you do decide on accepting loans, don't go the private loan route. Federal Student loans offer repayment options and repayment doesn't start until you have been out of school for 6 months. No...
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    To Get A Sponsor or Not

    SororAKS replied to gnurse2089's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Is it a stipulation on your contract? I ask because even though it is common, it isn't always required. It isn't required on my contract, although once my caseworker tried to tell me it was required....
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    Can a nurse be Disciplined in every state

    SororAKS replied to ontheupside's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes. That would be very useful for
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    Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    SororAKS replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Start creating a cushion of savings (6 months to 1 year of salary) so that if the bottom falls out you have something to fall back on. That said, there's nothing wrong with an occasional...
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    Substances to avoid

    SororAKS replied to SNB1014's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I remember that I was really stressed in the beginning of my monitoring contract when I saw the things that I had to learn to avoid. I was able to adjust, but still on occasion have had some near...
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    Can a nurse be Disciplined in every state

    SororAKS replied to ontheupside's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's way way overdone. Double Jeopardy is the term in Criminal Law, briefly, that means a person cannot be tried more than once for the same crime. Boards of Nursing operate under Administrative Law,...
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    Grrrrr, just one of those days (rant)

    SororAKS posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just ranting a little bit. I'm sure this will get worked out satisfactorily, but briefly: This is one of those days that I am so sick of monitoring. I have the opportunity to travel out of state for...
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    When our older nurses die :(

    SororAKS replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace, and may we all carry her legacy forward. We owe much to the older generations of nurses that patiently taught us the ropes. I remember the things one...
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    Michigan nurses in Hprp

    SororAKS replied to crazychyld's topic in Nurses Recovery

    As far as I am aware, in most states one cannot get unemployment for things like this. You would need to inquire about that, state assistance, or disability qualifications in Michigan (you can...
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    Phoenix Rising, New job and moving forward.

    SororAKS replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You have no idea how many people's lives you have touched by continuously working your program and posting about it. I'm so happy for you! You deserve the good
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    under investigation by TN BON

    SororAKS replied to nay93rn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Find a lawyer asap, have them talk with the investigators or don't talk to investigators or anyone about this without their presence. It wouldn't hurt if you got copies of treatment records and...
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    Some Resources for Addiction - Share What Has Helped You...

    SororAKS replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nurses Recovery

    An online meeting place for many groups called InTheRooms, which features live online video meetings.
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    Safe and sober 4th

    SororAKS replied to Omaapecm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    poppy cat, sorry about your migraine, and hope you feel
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    New to ICU. What do you hate to see a new ICU nurse do?

    SororAKS replied to IPMC15's topic in Critical Care

    Yikes, sounds like that patient needs an additional site big time. Which brings up another point: Don't be hesitant to ask docs about putting these in, or about anything involving the welfare of your...
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    I'm back!

    SororAKS replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Welcome back
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    Grrrrr, just one of those days (rant)

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks, shugamomma...half of the battle of this is learning that one isn't alone. I appreciate you reaching
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    New to ICU. What do you hate to see a new ICU nurse do?

    SororAKS replied to IPMC15's topic in Critical Care

    The following are things that I think most ICU nurses APPRECIATE: Think about the Why's of what you are doing when giving your care, not just about the tasks or not just the machines. Study, read, ask...
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    Safe and sober 4th

    SororAKS replied to Omaapecm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Have a safe 4th all... I also hope kitty recovers ok Been down that path,
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    Drug urine test after 12 hour shift

    SororAKS replied to Kallie3006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Get a lawyer and a hair follicle test. I'm so sorry this happened to
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    What probation did for me...for the better...

    SororAKS replied to paidmydues's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Mine is still ongoing. Sometimes, when dealing with the BON, I get alternatively exhausted, frustrated and angry; other times I am resolute and determined to not let them get me down. I remind myself...