[MARFEE]

I have recntly enrolled in the TPAPN program for Texas nurses, in order for my license to remain active, and have no chance of revocation. I would like any information from any nurse that is in or has been in the TPAPN program. At this time, I am having a hardtime finding employment, and my case manager seems to think I should not be working at this time. I have dependents and the cost fo this program is expensive, but as my cse manager informed me, she is concerned with my Sobriety, other than having a job! I am going stir crazy at home, and it is difficult to make ends meet! Please if anyone is out there that has had any experience with this program, I'd love some feed back! Tahnks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[EricEnfermero]

Not personally involved with TPAPN, but just a suggestion: If you look at the gold toolbar on this page and use the Search function (just enter 'TPAPN'), it should bring up numerous discussion threads regarding TPAPN. At one point or another, I think nearly every aspect of the program (good, bad, or ugly) has been discussed here.

[RedHeadNurse2B]

I work with an RN going through the program. It is LTC, which she said is about the only place that would employ her. She just doesn't have a key for her narcotics and the other nurses have to pull and sign her narcs for her.

[TheCommuter]

I work at a nursing home in Fort Worth. One of my coworkers, an RN, enrolled in the TPAPN program in May 2006 and was hired at this nursing home without much of a problem. However, she is not allowed to have the narcotic key in her possession. Therefore, another nurse needs to pull and prepare her controlled substances.

Honestly, nursing homes and other LTC facilities are where you would have the best chances at finding work.

[MARFEE]

Thank you all for the replies, I have applied at a Nursing Home, and am in really hopes of just finding a job! I really don't mind the NH, I just hope and pray I can get hired! Once my former employer found out I was enrolling into TPAPN, I was terminated! Now when I think back, it's for the best, this Nurse manager would have probably mad my life a living hell!

[sjt9721]

I wish you the very best!

[CaseManager1947]

You will hear "Keep it simple" "one day at a time" all those helpful little reminders. Sometimes when God closes one door, He opens a window. As you suggest, this may be the best thing for you at this time. I have been abstinent for nearly 20 years... if you need support, don't hesitate to email me. I basically Rx'd myself to a 12 step program, and can identify with having to make ends meet and doing this new sober thing, too. Don't forget to pray-- it works miracles!!! I'll be doing the same for you. Keep the faith, and know that it will work out.
M.C.

[ltml]

RedHeadNurse2B and TheCommuter--How do the other nurses you work with respond to having to pass the TPAPN nurse's narcotics? And are they supportive in general? I've got to get a nursing job, and have license stipulations, and am afraid that the environment will be hostile. Would love to hear from anyone with any info about working as or with a nurse with restrictions. Thanks so much!

[TheCommuter]

Originally Posted by ltml

RedHeadNurse2B and TheCommuter--How do the other nurses you work with respond to having to pass the TPAPN nurse's narcotics? And are they supportive in general? I've got to get a nursing job, and have license stipulations, and am afraid that the environment will be hostile. Would love to hear from anyone with any info about working as or with a nurse with restrictions. Thanks so much!

As always, some coworkers were secretly unsupportive and speculated that the TPAPN nurse was "still addicted" or "a pillhead." Overall, most of the coworkers were supportive of our TPAPN nurse, and never complained or griped about having to administer her narcotics.