whodatme

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1. That dreaded question...

   whodatme replied to jdub6's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Well, I received learned that there is a third party company that gives information regarding a persons history of being in a monitoring program....not

2. Before you judge the addicted nurse.....

   whodatme replied to michirn's topic in Nurses Recovery

   This is such a difficult topic for all of us at some level. We have dealt with addiction ourselves or dealt with someone close to us in the midst of addiction. I have a father that deals with...

3. Brand new to this

   whodatme replied to StillRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

   LOL! I agree about the appetite issue! But, one day at a time. I can let myself get into a BAD place very easily if I allow everything to pull me down: guilt, shame, depression, hopelessness, fear....

4. Brand new to this

   whodatme replied to StillRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Hang in there. I know it seems overwhelming right now. To give you my two cents, this will be my 2nd time going through intensive outpatient therapy and through a state monitoring program. This...

5. Disappointment

   whodatme replied to Lostie1977's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Hey Lostie1977, I truly appreciate your honesty. I believe there are reasons we go through these things--to help other people going through the same thing. I am in almost your exact situation. I am...

6. drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

   whodatme replied to meloo1969's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Bah humbug! Thanks for the clarity. And hang in there....

7. drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

   whodatme replied to meloo1969's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I'm a little confused on the complaint and being on your license record. What does that mean? Will all places who verify your license through the BON be able to see a complaint, or do you mean...

8. Naroctics diversion...Am I going to prison? Help

   whodatme replied to whodatme's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Thanks Sissiesmama! I really appreciate you telling your story. It does comfort me knowing that I'm not the only one who has walked this path and it is great to be able to talk about it with fellow...

9. drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

   whodatme replied to meloo1969's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I live in the in the Dallas area and my wife works at the same hospital I was fired. It is hard to think about sometimes(questions/gossip my wife has to deal with) because I will allow it to eat at me...

10. drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

    whodatme replied to meloo1969's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wonderfully said sororAKS! This is where "the rubber meets the road" happens. It is so easy to get caught up in "what if?" thinking or to just make a checkoff list of what needs to be done. But the...

11. drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

    whodatme replied to meloo1969's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would NOT surrender your license. It actually is much more difficult to be reinstated. I mean if you are ok with not ever doing nursing, maybe it's an option. But legally, they do report it to DEA...

12. drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

    whodatme replied to meloo1969's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hang in there. Look, EVERYBODY has some sort of vice or issue in life. You'll take it one day at a time and learn to be ok with being you. And that is something i'm trying to understand. Alcohol...

13. Disgusted to say this.. 4 misdemeanors before facing demons

    whodatme replied to Purple7892's topic in Nurses Recovery

    "Not worth it in my opinion." Disregard certain people's opinions. This is YOUR life and your very young. 35+ years more of work...whew. Nursing is great. Hurdles ahead. Sure. But there will...

14. Naroctics diversion...Am I going to prison? Help

    whodatme replied to whodatme's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm sorry, but not at one point in my writing did I ever pretend to assume what people say may be my fate? I was thanking odaat for his kind words of wisdom, and then I wrote an update about my...

15. I forgot to log in to Recovery trek today

    whodatme replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When I did TPAPN several years ago, I missed 2-3 times. The main is to just go test. Like they said, I believe option 1. And always leave a message with your case manager if you don't get a hold of...