SororAKS ADN, RN

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    Drug test randomness???

    SororAKS replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Knocking for you...rap rap rap :) For me, nothing was as bad as before I got clean. As much of a pain in the behind as monitoring is, nothing was as bad as
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    TPAPN Texas Nurse

    SororAKS replied to TexasNurse2014's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hearty congratulations on your 15 months
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    Anyone been caught for diversion of non narcotics?

    SororAKS replied to Cruise123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Perhaps this is due to the suspension. I'd find out my employment status and take it from there. The fact that they haven't asked you to test nor given you a termination notice says they're still...
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    Drug test randomness???

    SororAKS replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    For me the mandatory meetings weren't even the biggest issue. It is the fact that if I wanted to go anywhere I had to ask permission. It is being under a microscope. I worked long and hard to get...
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    Drug test randomness???

    SororAKS replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    63.00 for a test that includes etg, 43.00 uds without etg. 15.00 more if it is observed, which has happened to me a few times. We don't have to do blood or hair if we get a dilute, just a letter about...
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    Good grief...I came up Positive

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    A woman after me own
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    Good grief...I came up Positive

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I admire YOU for hanging in there in your situation, which is one of the most difficult I've witnessed. You're not long on patience, but there are worst things. You exhibit courage and perseverance...
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    Good grief...I came up Positive

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm not necessarily patient. Ask my husband. My belief is that most of this monitoring stuff is a mind game. For me, this means having my emotions under control, choosing my words carefully, deploying...
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    Good grief...I came up Positive

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was told that the meeting would be taking place today. What time, I don't know. I'm following my daily routine and hoping to hear something soon. Agree with you about the experimental tests. One...
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    Good grief...I came up Positive

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @dirtyhippiegirl, and everyone...thank you for thinking of me. I'm still waiting to
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    Good grief...I came up Positive

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Still hanging out. Am expecting news tomorrow. Thank you all for your prayers and good vibes. It means a
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    Good grief...I came up Positive

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I left nursing 16 years ago when I had my issues and at that time was not required to go through a program. I wasn't suspended until 5 years later, and at that time I wasn't interested in returning to...
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    Identity Crisis

    SororAKS replied to AntelopeTongue's topic in Nurses Recovery

    "But I got through it. I had an awesome therapist, which was a godsend--I don't know how I could have done it without her. I learned how to accept and love myself just for being me, warts and all....
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    ISNAP & Diverting

    SororAKS replied to sashablue's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If I was you, I'd consult with an attorney who specializes in dealing with issues before the Board. There are a few good ones in IN but due to terms of service on AN I can't specifically endorse...
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    Good grief...I came up Positive

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No. Nothing was revealed or discussed. Yes, I'd planned on celebrating today, but it isn't to be. They are going to discuss it Tuesday, and I was told to keep checking in until then. Thank you for...
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    LPN being forced to introduce self to pt's as a CNA

    SororAKS replied to Skarpzz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Get a written job description as an LPN. This is the standard the board will hold you to. What does hospital policy say? Your manager is confusing. If they don't employ LPN's why are you
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    Identity Crisis

    SororAKS replied to AntelopeTongue's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Bravo for you and your dog! Animals have inherent wisdom and can teach us a lot. I had a beautiful, wise, and strong Rottweiler named Kieta, who died in April 2015. She taught me so much about life,...
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    Good grief...I came up Positive

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow, everybody! Thank you for supporting and believing in me. It really makes a difference. This is such a scary thing. I have strived throughout my contract to follow the directions, communicate...
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    Overreaching authority of programs

    SororAKS replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'd take it up with your monitor or caseworker. In my state there's a dispute resolution procedure. Most things can be taken care of by talking with your caseworker. In most cases, the BON is a...
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    Overreaching authority of programs

    SororAKS replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Flying under the radar is one thing. I get where you are. But adding rules after the fact is another. You do have the right to have everything that is expected of you in writing and no add ons. If...
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    Overreaching authority of programs

    SororAKS replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes. If we don't speak up and fight for consistency in these situations, the programs will take more liberties than they already do. If its not documented, its not valid nor is it enforceable. Way to...
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    Overreaching authority of programs

    SororAKS replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If it has not been in the contract or paperwork up to this point, contest this heavily. I ran into something that is similar several months ago. I had to refer them to the actual contract language...
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    Good grief...I came up Positive

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Update: Just got an email from my case manager. They have to discuss this in conference. So I have no idea what's happening regarding the ending of my contract. I emailed back asking what I should...
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    RN Graduate Establishes Dominance

    SororAKS replied to nicmdavi's topic in General Nursing

    Unlicensed? I don't care if she's completed an Associates degree program. No license is no license. I'm a bit mystified as to why she was hired in the first
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    Good grief...I came up Positive

    SororAKS replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    "One size fits all" attitudes are a very disturbing aspect of all this, and I've seen a lot of it with nurses as well as physicians. I have had my own issues with this, but your story is beyond the...