Nurses Recovery
Published May 4, 2015
newmommy26
73 Posts
So yesterday I had oral surgery. I had a tooth extracted and a bone graft placed for preparation for an- implant. The dentist gave me a script for Vicodin. At first I was like no I will just deal with the pain until the pain began and the local wore off, I was crying it hurt so much. A friend, also a nurse in the program let me Know that as long as I have a script and documentation of the surgery it would be okay. I got the script filled and have been taking it as prescribed. Has anyone else been through this, what happens if I am tested ? At this point I have been able to deal with the pain but once it begins to throb and Tylenol and massive doses of Motrin are not working I had to take one pain pill before bed so I can sleep. Any feedback would be very appreciated. Also stepping up the meetings, as a precaution again my mind.
TXRNC
121 Posts
Call your case worker ASAP they can suspend your testing until you complete you meds but you have to stay off work until they have a negative screen at least that how it works in Texas.Because once you have a positive test and then say something they say you are not following the program I sent a email from the ER and my case worker responded next am everything was ok but she did say always call or email first thing .
Yes I actually emailed my case worker from the pharmacy and took pictures of the scripts. I had surgery on Saturday. Thank you so much TXRNC. I don't work as an RN right now but that is my goal so I do not want to mess this up.
TXRN2
324 Posts
newmommy: the advice TXRNC gave you is correct- at least for TPAPN. best of luck!
Omaapecm, ASN, RN
258 Posts
As Lon as you call your case worker and fill out the appropriate paper work per portico you should be fine.
sissiesmama, ASN, RN
1,897 Posts
When a friend of mine in our state's program, she had to bring a form with her and have her MD fill it out saying that he know she was in the program (there were a few more things on the page but i can't remember what they were)
Anne, RNC