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  1. Irregular Testing Schedule, Feeling Angry

    paidmydues replied to gnurse2089's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Very frustrating....twice in one week, then nothing for 6 weeks. Always at most in convent times. Hang in

  2. Finished probation today!!!!

    paidmydues replied to paidmydues's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Bless you all and thank you. I only wish I would have found this support community earlier. I suffered alone before I found you. In answer to your question: with 1.5 months to go in OR, my...

  3. RN started affair with pt...led to divorce

    paidmydues replied to Whispjes55's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So hard. I am so sorry. This may sound crazy, but here goes: sounds like you work at the same facility as at least your husband and the social worker too. (I worked with my ex-husband who was a...

  4. What did I do? Blood in IV tubing!

    paidmydues replied to Hockeynursing's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my what a mess! No harm to pt, but scary for new nurse who has to run and get fresh fluids and new tubing real quickly. Have flushes and alcohol wipes in your pocket for times like these. Make...

  5. Do you disclose you're in monitoring during the interview or if you get an offer?

    paidmydues replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Fabulous Regretful LPN. This is what I love to hear. Keep going and soon you will have finished your stips. Hey, I HAVE 6 WEEKS TO GO AND THEN WILL HOLD AN UNENCUMBERED LICENSE IN OREGON!!! I did...

  6. Life Lessons

    paidmydues replied to TXRNC's topic in Nurses Recovery

    WOW! You have earned this! Hope and encouragement for us all.

  7. Do you know probation friendly employers in No. CA? PM me!

    paidmydues posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi there all! The good news is that I have ONLY 8 WEEKS OF PROBATION LEFT IN OR! WOOHOO!!! I will then hold an unencumbered license in one state at least. The not so good news is that CA came after...

  8. "Rant"HOMELESS,sober,working RN. or "Can serenity feed you when your hungry?"

    paidmydues replied to ofsmit's topic in Nurses Recovery

    HI Hon: Yea, CA sux. They came after me after I got a DUI in OR (now dismissed) and my CA license has expired. I am finished with 2 yrOR probation in a few weeks and CA probation for 3 more years...

  9. So confused please help!

    paidmydues replied to amaryllis135's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My darling friend (((((hugs))))) to you. I don't care what you did. You are I'll and very fragile right now. And 3 kids too. In order to really be present for them you need to deal with all of...

  10. How much is a normal raise

    paidmydues replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    One

  11. Im sad. Think I tested positive for alcohol

    paidmydues replied to daout's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Been thru it friend. 8 weeks to go on probation. You can get thru this too. BON meeting, evaluation with drug and alcohol counselor, outpatient treatment (once a week used county services paid...

  12. please help Drug Diversion

    paidmydues replied to dago1000's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So sorry. Agree with all above...get a lawyer. I am finishing probation for a DUI charge. Never narc or diversion. I am keenly aware, however, that as a probationer for whatever reason I WOULD BE...

  13. Getting your insurance to pay for drug tests

    paidmydues replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No, I have paid out of pocket, but worth a try...thanks for the

  14. Almost There

    paidmydues replied to Gratefully2years's topic in Nurses Recovery

    SOrr took so long to reply. A success story! Just do what the board tells you.....obviously you are ready and willing. So very proud of you...keep us updated.

  15. Need encouragement friends! Tough day.

    paidmydues posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello Friends: Love this board. OK. My situation: Got arrested in 10/31/13 for DUI 0.13 bac while on-call. Did not see a patient nor perform patient care. No conviction of a DUI ...was 100%...

  16. Need encouragement friends! Tough day.

    paidmydues replied to paidmydues's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Summerly: I would keep mental health, depression and treatment and meds for same to yourself at work. If you have Rx's for your meds if employer asks or suspects impairment at work, then good....

  17. Maybe I should stop caring?

    paidmydues replied to run4eva's topic in General Nursing

    No, you have not failed my love...the system failed YOU and your patients. This is a patient safety issue. We are unionized out West here and technically once you accept an assignment you can be...

  18. choosing a state

    paidmydues replied to nursling87's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi. Sorry u r upset. Every state is different. The BON'S have no or little oversight and can do whatever they want. I think that lawyer in WA was right. WA has the reputation for being fair. I had...

  19. Coming up on two years...

    paidmydues replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You are a miracle and a winner! Thank you for letting us share your success!

  20. working nurses that started late in life

    paidmydues replied to momt5's topic in General Nursing

    Went back to nursing at 50. Am now 61. I do ok, but the drama, mean co-workers and nasty/demanding patients get to me. Make 70-75K part-time, but desire a better life. Nursing is cruel. Slowing...

  21. The worst job you had before becoming a Nurse?

    paidmydues replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Stripper...nuf said. Pay pretty good. Scrubs more comfy than

  22. Differences in US nursing vs the rest of the world

    paidmydues replied to irishicugal's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome! My WWII US Army Nurse mom used to say that Irish nurses were the best in the world! Am 61 y.o. Was an LPN in the 70s right out of high school. Then was a Flight Attendant for 25 years....

  23. Getting license back off probation.

    paidmydues replied to Marcia McCoy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Marcia: it is stories like yours that break my heart. Something is very wrong here. What state are you in? In most states when a nurse is on probation they need to have very regular contact with...

  24. Peer Nurse in OK

    paidmydues replied to Kelseyodom33's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with RENEERN above. It was overwhelming at first. Now, it is very routine and not much trouble at all. Also, my Probation Monitor here in OR loosened the rope a bit as she got to know me,...

  25. TPAPN and Tx BON

    paidmydues replied to TxDogMom's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm sorry this happened. It is a frightening experience. I weathered probation with the BON and I can state that the time comes when you won't care what info is out there about you. You can see it...