SororAKS ADN, RN

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    Does working at a small hospital make me less of a nurse?

    SororAKS replied to Jaellys's topic in General Nursing

    Noooo. I've worked in both, and find small hospitals have their advantages. Nurses can have more practice opportunities and wear more than one hat. It is easier to be noticed, and to take a leadership...
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    in the midst of trying to get their license reinstated

    SororAKS replied to Kimberlyjtew's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Is this sobriety notebook a condition of the Board? Do you have written documentation of the Board decision that included your (I'm assuming you were suspended and are now attempting to get...
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    Innocent but guilty due to not being in my nursing field....help!

    SororAKS replied to Su-z's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hire an attorney. There is something messed up about
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    Nursing is Just a Job - Common Myths in Nursing

    SororAKS replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    I see it as a profession as
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    Innocent but guilty due to not being in my nursing field....help!

    SororAKS replied to Su-z's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Surrender, based on what evidence? All your tests were
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    Reported to board

    SororAKS replied to Mynurse0618's topic in General Nursing

    I would consult an attorney that is experienced in dealing with the Board first of all, and/or your malpractice carrier. I'd also be looking for guidance from the Board on exactly what they do expect...
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    In monitoring program (DMU) 4 1/2 years sober and screwed up!

    SororAKS replied to RNDMU/PNAP's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Kudos to you for realizing that you lost touch with the real reason for staying sober: yourself and getting the monkey off your back. It was better that you came forward and told your case manager...
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    PEth false positive

    SororAKS replied to Friendofbill's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You did the right thing getting the second opinion. All isn't lost. If you're forced to go through treatment again, you at least have support at the first place you went. It also means you can...
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    PEth false positive

    SororAKS replied to Friendofbill's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You and many
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    PEth false positive

    SororAKS replied to Friendofbill's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow. Keep us posted. Right on the button and they still want you to go
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    Innocent but guilty due to not being in my nursing field....help!

    SororAKS replied to Su-z's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes. What
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    Chemical dependency in nursing

    SororAKS replied to aflahe00's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My mother went through a diploma program, and I know some diploma grads. From what I have seen, the programs do an excellent job. I like the preparation they gave you. My program did not do that. I...
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    So what's going to happen to health care now?

    SororAKS replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is the reality for many. I'm watching this quite carefully. Anything is
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    What is your definition of health?

    SororAKS replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Excellent post. I was thinking about this last week when I was reflecting on what I've learned now that I am no longer required to be in monitoring. For me, that was a huge milestone but only part of...
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    Non-negative drug screen

    SororAKS replied to Ash2213's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think these things teach us important lessons. For me, it was most important to learn that this doesn't have anything to do with me, although it definitely did affect me. It was also critical for me...
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    I'M DONE, as in SUCCESSFULLY

    SororAKS posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I guess my Etg was NEGATIVE, after all. The program Director emailed me as a followup from the letter this morning. He said he will forward to my caseworker for closing and successful completion. I...
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    I'M DONE, as in SUCCESSFULLY

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow! Congratulations. Let me check. I didn't see any
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    Union gave away random drug testing

    SororAKS replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately not that far fetched. I definitely agree on the other points about not having the interests of either employees and pt safety at
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    Union gave away random drug testing

    SororAKS replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    "Reasonable suspicion and for cause, different from purely random drug screening and with objective criteria for defining what constitutes both." No, I do not object. See
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    I hurt my back at work and I think my employer is going to fire me. Need career advice.

    SororAKS replied to Amnesty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Labor/disability and licensure law, both in
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    Diversion/Illinois.

    SororAKS replied to jennysmoot's topic in Nurses Recovery

    *Hug* You are not alone. Many of us have been where you are, gone through our respective state monitoring programs, saved our careers, and got our self respect back. You can too. I know how...
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    New to PEER in Oklahoma - Could use some advice :(

    SororAKS replied to RickG85's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Way to go! I don't think most of the programs really consider us as individuals, it's one size fits all. Good for you on advocating effectively for yourself. That's a skill I had to work hard to...
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    I'M DONE, as in SUCCESSFULLY

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You aren't paranoid. The thought crossed my mind early on, and made me more determined to not say "I didn't drink" more than once with them. I too find it, and the culture of fear, despicable. As in...
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    Pain medicine to drug addict?

    SororAKS replied to MrBlueSky's topic in Patient Medications

    This. Seems quite
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    Only Crusty Old Bats will remember..

    SororAKS replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    That's a classic! Thank you for