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Congrats Mark! Thanks for sharing your accomplishment. Debbie

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

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 the contract. Concerning the decision to drink af...

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 yourself a good support group, and share only with thos...

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 after hours to try and keep your head above water ...

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 very best in your future endeavors. :icon_hug: Debbie

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 and hugs to you for having the courage to do the rig...

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

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

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

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 insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and...

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 area. Do your managers know how you feel? Debbie

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 https://allnurses.com/forums/2277437-post153.html and about a family member who struggl...

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 wasn't going to change. I have seen too many folks ...

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 for? I'm assuming they have reviewed your LPN and co...

Recovery is for those that want it............not necessarily those that need it. Most BON programs are 3-5 years in duration. Unless and until a participant is able to get past the "boo hoo Im busted feel sorry for me" stage, they won't successfully...

Hello everyone! My name is Debbie and I have been in nursing for about 13 years. I start orientation tomorrow for a home health agency, after being off for about 2 years taking care of sick family members. I have done a bit of HH before, but this ag...

Hi Joy- I have worked onc, urology, renal/hemodialysis, med/surg, and developmental disabilites. Thanks for the welcome! Debbie

Hi- This is a really important topic, and I'm happy to see the open discussion! This is what ANA has to say: "Addiction in the nursing profession has been identified as an Occupational Hazard by the American Nurses' Association and The National Counc...

Hi Amber- I know this not a timely response, but thought I would pass along the info for anyone that may be interested There is a specialty certification for DD Nursing--Check out this website: DDNA Website - Home If you click on the "Networks" link ...