Vern4229

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1. And just like that... it's over.

   Vern4229 replied to TexasMel's topic in Recovery

   Yaaaa! I have one year down. Got my ability to handle narcs back and should be able to be in charge soon. I would like an everything bagel myself lol.

2. A few questions...

   Vern4229 replied to kellynn74's topic in Recovery

   Hi! I live in PA. I got into the program because I told thd board I was on suboxone and in recovery. I had to see an addiction specialist psychologist to say yes I do indeed have an addiction that suboxone would be an appropriate method to help with,...

3. Uds 1 day before completion!

   Vern4229 replied to OveritLPN's topic in Recovery

   Thanks for responding. I will do that. Like others in recovery it's hard to just speak up at times due to backlash. I know we aren't using our names but words still hurt. Have an awesome day :)

4. Uds 1 day before completion!

   Vern4229 replied to OveritLPN's topic in Recovery

   Hi All! I am in PA. Just starting the Recovery Trek program. Haven't been picked for a test yet but really want to as I need 3 negatives before I can go back to work. I am on suboxone; had to go through both an addiction psychiatrist and neuropsychia...

5. PNAP - need assistance

   Vern4229 replied to SwRN_2010's topic in Recovery

   Hi all! RN in the beginning stages of PNAP and probation. Official start of 3 year probation was Sept 12. I was placed on it for a substance use disorder/in suboxone treatment. My counselor asked me if the SBON was aware of my being in treatment. She...

6. Can I be a nurse with my condition?

   Vern4229 replied to hannah2358's topic in Disabilities

   I would not advise anyone with back issues to begin a career as a nurse. We have the highest rates of back injury/complaints of ANY career. That said, there are positions that are not as "labor intensive" as an RN that might work for you. Getting thr...

7. Attorney and PNAP

   Vern4229 replied to Stevie82's topic in Recovery

   Thank you so much :) That is why I reachd out here. I have 10 years of nursing experience. I was addicted to meth 25 years ago-moved from AZ to PA and got off of drugs for over 12 years. While working as a server I realized that there was so much mor...

8. Is it just me...but nursing is "haunting" me.

   Vern4229 replied to magnoliamockingbird's topic in Retired

   I might have to step away to deal with personal issues and I understand COMPLETELY. I tried to be a server again as this is what I did before becoming a nurse but complaints about cold toast or what is taking so long to seat us seem like such trival ...

9. Attorney and PNAP

   Vern4229 replied to Stevie82's topic in Recovery

   I am just starting this process and it is breaking my heart. Working so hard to get my liscense only to let a back injury and eventual drugs ruin it. Noone understands if they haven't been here. I want to comply but am wondering if, once it is over, ...

10. Employment offer rescinded d/t Methadone for pain

    Vern4229 replied to nursenicke's topic in Disabilities

    This is an old thread but I am currently going through this, but they rescinded the offer stating "we decided to use the pool of RNs we currently have on staff". For 4 positions???. I contacted a lawyer and am so hurt over it. I hope you found a gre...

11. Can't afford rehab?

    Vern4229 replied to amaryllis135's topic in Recovery

    I went into a methadone maintenance program and it saved my life. I did not tell my employer. Methadone does not get someone high, just takes the cravings and withdrawl away. After almost 9 months I am sober and off both narcotics and the methadone. ...

12. any nurses/nursing students on methadone?

    Vern4229 replied to milksteak's topic in Recovery

    Is this too old to comment on? Because I was on Methadone Maintenance for 9 months to recover from an opiate addiction after nearly 10 years of prescribed narcotics. Oh-and I was an LPN for 6 years and am currently an active RN with a clean liscense....

13. Tpapn RN in corpus christi

    Vern4229 replied to symtz's topic in Recovery

    This is my very first post, so if it's in the wrong place I am sorry but what is TPAPN?