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  1. Nurse residency programs--be aware!!

    paidmydues replied to LexiRN6's topic in General Students

    Wow. Your experience is really disheartening. Glad you baled and are now working as an RN and getting paid what you need. I returned to nursing for the second time after a 22 year break (as a...

  2. "Diluted" UDS

    paidmydues replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sorry this happened. Just adds to our normal stress of our situation. I work nights and so I usually am a little dehydrated when I test in the AM. I have never had a dilute. I usually drink only...

  3. Feel like giving up

    paidmydues replied to Anon22's topic in Nurses Recovery

    OK honey, I agree with the posters above. This is crunch time for you. One day truly at a time. I became homeless too. Horrible. I barely hung on. Read my previous posts for my story. Get rIght...

  4. The value of gratitude and a recovery program

    paidmydues replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    ...a huge step for you Soror...good for

  5. PA RN denied Maryland license because of PHMP contact in PA

    paidmydues replied to LouPagsBSN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Exactly...my question as well. Technically, I will have a free&clear unencumbered license when finished. ...but my new state will probably slap something on my request for reciprocity just for...

  6. PA RN denied Maryland license because of PHMP contact in PA

    paidmydues replied to LouPagsBSN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes what an exhausting mess. I am almost finished with successfully served probation here in OR. CA would not accept any of it and gave me 3 more years start from the beginning. Sucks! When I have...

  7. We shall not regret the past ......

    paidmydues replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yea the so-called "normal" world will never forgive us. ...so we must keep on. 100 will say no, but one will say yes. "nothing, but nothing happens in God's world by mistake..."...remember all the...

  8. how do i move on?

    paidmydues replied to justwants2moveon's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Careful! I voluntarily surrendered in CA even tho I had an expired license there....they still came after me. They wanted to give me 3 years of stricter probation than I already had in my home state...

  9. Hair products

    paidmydues replied to Big Blondie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oh Lordy Hppy I'm afraid to ask what the heck is in Pam cooking spray? I use it all the time! I really am "ignorant

  10. Hair products

    paidmydues replied to Big Blondie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Gee now after reading this I am a little hinky about coloring my Hair. Never had a problem with Clairol Nice&Easy. I use Tom's toothpaste. Never thought about it, but I love my nice perfumes and...

  11. OK peer assistance job help

    paidmydues replied to Outofluck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Out: read my story...I was homeless and came back. Send out 100 apps and I guarantee 1 (or more) will say

  12. Questions about applying to the big 2 dialysis companies

    paidmydues replied to StillRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Honey. You have the people at this site and you obviously have probational stips where you can work. It is hard, but dry your tears and put your shoulders back and call them to let you know you are...

  13. How much does monitoring cost you?

    paidmydues replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Am on the back end now...5 mos. to go under probation with state board in OR. . I could not go with the HPRP as it was longer and prohibitively expensive. Here goes: -could not get a first job for 6...

  14. IV Benadryl......

    paidmydues replied to nico2843's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Likelyy your higher power stopped you sweetheart. Sounds like you are still in the grips of our disease. I relapsed with alcohol after 25 years of continuous sobriety. I am working my stipulations...

  15. Got my contract in the mail..bad timing

    paidmydues replied to StillRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sorry stillrn for shingles...bummer....stress induced??? Naaaaahhh... Yea, notify the board stat. You will get used to having to notify them every time you pass wind. Gets easier. My probation...

  16. Accused of being impaired, fired, now told I can't practice

    paidmydues replied to IsabellaRN2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with most of the above posters. Have a hard look at your worthy self and start to make things as right as you can starting today. Contact the board yourself as you are already in the system....

  17. cravings

    paidmydues replied to StillRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hang on. This too shall pass. 6 weeks out...Oooohhhh you're in a real delicate place. Eat sweets to satisfy that little pleasure spot in the brain....u can loose the weight latr. Hang out with program...

  18. Scared! Report to OIG and/or NPDB?

    paidmydues replied to paidmydues's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you Soror...coming from you that means a lot. I have read your well-balance threads and posts and know you have been through the crucible too. I too think this is a fear I need not have. I...

  19. Need encouragement friends! Tough day.

    paidmydues replied to paidmydues's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oh gabby thank you for the great support...yes sounds like we have had.very similar situations. I for one have no desire to return to CA and incur great expense and 3 more years of probation. I feel...

  20. Need encouragement friends! Tough day.

    paidmydues replied to paidmydues's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you all for your kind words! Iluvivt...no there was no seperate infraction of the law ever in CA or anywhere. Just a charge for a DUI in OR where there was NEVER a conviction. It was...

  21. Need encouragement friends! Tough day.

    paidmydues replied to paidmydues's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you margin261: -yes, the DUI was 100% dismissed in OR without conviction under a first offender diversion program. It has been dismissed since 10/31/2014. I was practicing in OR at the time of...

  22. Need encouragement friends! Tough day.

    paidmydues replied to paidmydues's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thnx stillrn...they find out because NURSYS will always forever list any type of disciplinary action on any nursing license anywhere. I am good with that, but beware if one ever has an inactive or...

  23. Using Both Ports Of Central Line

    paidmydues replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    Glad someone above talked about the blood flowing so fast that incompatible meds dilute quickly into the rapidly flowing blood. Therefore, the little openings in the line are located in different...

  24. Please Help, I'm new & made a huge med error, I'm devastated.

    paidmydues replied to MasonDixieChic's topic in Patient Medications

    My dear nurse friend...of course you still have your job. The manager who "freaked-out" was inappropriate. Do 3 checks very quickly before pushing a med and make yourself do your 3 checks when you...

  25. Unpaid Mandatory Meetings?

    paidmydues replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in General Nursing

    This would not fly in a unionized environment. Appropriately stand together and refuse to do huddle until 0645 or get paid 5 minutes for clocking in early. I find that management will play games like...