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OK so I am in running for a M-F 8-430 position, the type you actually get out at that time. No nights weekends or holidays (13 of them). Currently work 12hr nights with an 8 hr in there along the way and mandating usually 1/month. Love the job and the patients. Hate the management games. Working every Friday night and been placed on schedule every holiday.....we don't have a "rotation" or "assigned" holidays... Please give me your thoughts.....honest. Stay or go Hello I know it's not for everyone, however I love it! I worked in the hospital setting most of my career (28 years). Critical care/ICU is my specialty. I worked nights, Fri, Sat, and Sunday with really no option to switch. I recently left the hospital for an outpatient ambulatory surgery center, which is privately owned. M-F, no nights, no holidays, and no weekends! I just met my 90 days! Best decision I could have made . Sometimes we work 10-12 hour days, however, on days when there are no patients we leave early. I thought I would miss my four days off in a row, I do not. Also, working for a small privately owned establishment has its perks! Good luck!

Recovery is a life long journey. You have to do what you feel is right in your heart. Honesty is part of maintaining sobriety. God bless you and I’m glad you are getting the help you need.

Lately, I have been tested weekly. I am not sure why the increase in frequency. I have 6 months remaining on my 5 year contract, however recovery for me is lifelong. I am OK with that, I’m just over all the testing.

I am in recovery as well, and had a total knee replacement in October. I talked with many knowledgeable people before my surgery. For example, my nurse support facilitator, my sponsor, coworkers ( who are in recovery as well) my family, my surgeon etc... I received a lot of good advice. I made the decision ahead of time, that if I absolutely needed pain medication I would allow myself. However, I also knew that I absolutely did not want to start that vicious cycle all over again. I have been clean and sober for 4 years. Make sure you have a good support system. If you need pain medication, have someone hold on to it, and give it to you as prescribed. I am proud to say, I made it through my surgery, PT, and recovery without any narcotics! I did take Tylenol and ibuprofen as needed. It was very difficult, but because I have a great support system, and I have the tools I learned in my 12 step program I succeeded! Good luck with your surgery and your recovery.

I work in an Urgent Care Clinic. We have one MA and two RN's. We all have the same job. To take care of the patients. We all roatate from front to back. We work as a team. *This is my first RN position outside of ICU in 23 years!

Hi. It's ok to cry. I cried too. It's a process, however, there is a solution and you don't have to live like you have been any more. Try to be patient, and you will get through it. The self reporting is first and the evaluation is second. You will have more information after your evaluation. Be strong.

What's the policy number? I find it hard to believe that an RN who tests positive for THC, legal or not wouldn't be terminated and/or reported! Been there, done that.

Call an attorney

This scene has been going on for several years! You will get used to it. I really didn't like it when it first rolled out, but unfortunately or fortunately it's all about patient satisfaction!

You obviously know nothing about the disease of addiction!

Anyone have recommendations for an inpatient or PHP treatment provider with expertise in treating healthcare professionals?? I've been given options, and have read reviews, but would like to hear it straight up!

That's why we have Hippa, isn't it???i I wouldn't think she would be able to report this. Wouldn't that be a hippa violation???

Hi. Why did you surrender your licenses? I have been unemployed for 3 months, while I wait for IPN stipulations. I already know I am being recommended for inpatient treatment. In the meantime, I'm staying clean, going to NA and working the steps. I have applied everywhere for a non licensed position without any luck. I am hopeful something will come along. Good luck!

My first monitoring program was a joke! I was in complete denial and I loathed going to NA/AA meetings! Well, much has changed, I hit rock bottom in March, and admitted myself to inpatient therapy because I was scared and realized I needed help. I had over 265 days clean and relapsed (I stopped going to meetings, stopped working the program, etc....) Do yourself a favor and if you don't think you are an addict, just humble yourself and go to meetings. I believe the 12 steps can benefit anyone!

This will be my 2nd monitoring program. Has anyone been recommended to inpatient treatment as part of their IPN eval? I recently received inpatient treatment, but relapsed. I just think this is a bit much??