zoo4uRN

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1. Many Moons ago

   zoo4uRN replied to NeedchangeofPace's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Congrats Mark! Thanks for sharing your accomplishment.

2. A month ago I felt like crud..

   zoo4uRN replied to BlueRidgeHomeRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Congratulations! Glad you chose to celebrate with us! Recovery is for those who want it, not necessarily those who need it.

3. Last Chance Agreement

   zoo4uRN replied to anvano412's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Hi PookRN- Best to check the agreement you signed with your employer. It should guide you as to what your employers specific expections are, consequences for breaking the contract, and the duration of...

4. Bipolar nursing student

   zoo4uRN replied to PharmLover's topic in General Nursing

   RNRoseShea is right--This is only one aspect of your life....don't let it become your life. Take very good care of yourself, learn about the disorder, and get on with your hopes and dreams. Find...

5. Think I've come to a fork in the road

   zoo4uRN replied to wonderbee's topic in Home Health

   Wow! That brings back lots of memories from when I worked dental for many years, prior to nursing. Didn't have to make patient calls after hours, but there was always "stuff" that needed to done...

6. Think I've come to a fork in the road

   zoo4uRN replied to wonderbee's topic in Home Health

   Sounds like you really do need a change. Do you think a change of agency would help, or is HH just not a good fit for you? I'm sure you'll find the perfect place to use your gifts. Wishing you the...

7. Nurses Who Are Drug Addicts

   zoo4uRN replied to jill48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Hi Sara - Congratulations on your recovery! There are quite a few of us, with various lengths of sobriety, on this forum............and each one is passionate about being a nurse in recovery. Kudos...

8. Fresenius medical care...taking over dialysis unit HELP!

   zoo4uRN replied to hodgpodge's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I won't either. I worked with some great folks at FMC, but my employment there caused too many ethical

9. Can They Threaten The License Of A Nurse Over....

   zoo4uRN replied to powernurse's topic in Home Health

   RN2B- I think Stunned RN was referencing the OP employer threat of reporting to the BON if 2 weeks notice was not

10. Can They Threaten The License Of A Nurse Over....

    zoo4uRN replied to powernurse's topic in Home Health

    Got my undivided attention on the "fake MD" too..........

11. Co-worker stole my ID

    zoo4uRN replied to rmelvin's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you much success Nursewendii. An honest self appraisal is key to good recovery! Make the commitment about not working in areas that have narcotics, and never look back. The definition of...

12. Co-worker stole my ID

    zoo4uRN replied to rmelvin's topic in General Nursing

    I would be upset if I were in your shoes too. Very uncomfortable situation for everyone involved. Too bad they couldn't have scheduled you on different days, or reassigned the nurse to a different...

13. Co-worker stole my ID

    zoo4uRN replied to rmelvin's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Leslie- Thanks for your thoughtful reply and your honesty. I happened upon your other post in another thread concerning a nurse who was active in her addiction...

14. Nurses Who Are Drug Addicts

    zoo4uRN replied to jill48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi Burn Out- Thanks for sharing your experience (truly). Living with a practicing addict/alcoholic is it's own private hell. Good for you for putting your foot down, and getting out when you knew he...

15. Nurses Who Are Drug Addicts

    zoo4uRN replied to jill48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi Ed- Hang in there and don't get discouraged in the process, it will get better. I'm a bit confused as to why the BON would be asking you to pay a $1000.00 fine now? Did they say what the fine is...