Nurseniki77

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1. Nurse with ADD :(

   Nurseniki77 replied to WheresMyPen's topic in Disabilities

   You had 3 doctors diagnose you with ADD or ADHD, Be happy they didn't misdiagnose you as bipolar, which happens to a lot of people. Take your medications as prescribed. I would treat myself to a "medication vacation" on occasional weekends, which m...

2. Desperate for answers regarding IPN

   Nurseniki77 replied to Rosa09's topic in Recovery

   How did it go? I used to livee in Florida, As a DQRM I used to investigate and report nurses for diversion. Ironically, i live in Virginia now, and they don't keep your mental health confidential. I was unaware of that. I was reported to the Boar...

3. What type of job can I Look for now? New in HPMP

   Nurseniki77 posted a topic in Recovery

   Hi, I signed my contract April 22, 2016. They have shuffled me around looking for a treatment program to take me. I am finally going into Orientation Monday, June 6. My incident happened in August and was not practice related, so I assumed (wrong...

4. HPMP Feelings

   Nurseniki77 replied to BeOne77's topic in Disabilities

   I haven't started it, I'm not sure if I have to yet. I'm currently working with a large company that I have been offered a job with. The hiring process takes 2-3 months, but I am waiting on the board decision. My case has been in legal for almost...

5. Can I be a registered nurse if I have bipolar disorder?

   Nurseniki77 replied to MeAndArmini's topic in Disabilities

   After 20 years, I am facing the HPMP because of it. I have sued jobs for discrimination toward me. I am considering giving it all up. If I could go back, I would have gone to school for engineering instead. Living with a mental illness in Healt...

6. HPMP Feelings

   Nurseniki77 replied to BeOne77's topic in Disabilities

   How did it go with the HPMP? I am in a similar situation and very scared