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  1. My Guide to TPAPN

    Congrats on completing the program! I know how hard you've worked. I also graduated from TPAPN and it was a long road. I did want to add my experience to your comment. You are absolutely right that a split screen is a must. I had a false positive EtG...
  2. My Guide to TPAPN

    I successfully completed TPAPN and later moved to another state with a compact license. My TPAPN participation was not on my license and I didn't have to go through their monitoring program. I did report my participation when I applied to move my lic...
  3. Compact License?

    I wanted to do a follow up to this post now that it's 2017. I moved to NC and submitted my application for a NC nurse's license a year ago. All that was required of me was to give permission for the BON in NC to contact TPAPN and the BON in TX. I als...
  4. Unsure what to do

    My best advice is to look for a "nurse lawyer". These are lawyers that are either also nurses or physicians. When you speak with the lawyer ask about their experience working with a BON. I called the NC Bar Association hotline to get a referral to a ...
  5. Unsure what to do

    I highly recommend you lawyer up. I was accused of stealing controlled medications at a LTC 2 years after finishing TPAPN. I had a negative drug screen, no one saw me take anything, there were no drugs on my person or in my car. Nevertheless, there w...
  6. RN with stipulations

    Try the Austin State Supported Living Center. I worked there for 3 years, 2 of those years I was in TPAPN. There were other TPAPN nurses there with me. There are very few controlled substances given at that facility. Best of luck! I've been where you...
  7. TPAPN/Etg

    I think you should be okay. I had a couple of stupid incidental exposures in TPAPN and it was fine (ate waffles with poppy seeds, the sunscreen incident, etc.)
  8. Recovery Trek

    I'm in TPAPN and use Recovery Trek. When I had to switch from First Lab I was at first not happy because Recovery Trek is more expensive. I haven't had any issues though. Everything seems to go smoothly and they charge your card every time you test. ...
  9. Compact License?

    Okay, so I have some anxiety issues and I'm finishing up TPAPN (should be done in September). In about a year my husband and I plan to move back to NC. I don't know how the compact license really works, but I have one and NC is covered under that lic...
  10. TPAPN random drug screening

    Non-alcoholic beer actually has some alcohol in it. You would have to drink a ton of them to get a buzz, but even 1 has enough ethanol to trigger the dreaded Etg test. I drink Topo Chico and mineral water when I'm out and about to get something fizzy...
  11. So worried about jobs

    Sure. I just added you as a friend on Allnurses. I'm not sure how to do a private PM. Maybe that will work?
  12. TPAPN random drug screening

    Oh gawd...I don't know how I would pee with someone watching. That's hardcore! I think in TPAPN you have to be under suspicion or caught tampering with your sample to get observed collections.
  13. So worried about jobs

    No, TPAPN isn't considered having a restricted license. Only the board can put sanctions/restrictions on your license. If you went before the board and they put those on your license, then that's a whole 'nother ball of wax. TPAPN is designed to keep...
  14. So worried about jobs

    I actually have the same specialty and a MSN in Maternity. I've only been at it since 2009 though. I work for the state and they were so desperate (I guess) that they hired me on the spot. I ended my interview with, "oh, and I need to let you know th...
  15. So worried about jobs

    I don't think you're screwed for all time. It took me a year to find another job when I got fired for chemical dependency. Keep trying even when all things seem doomed. Apply to LTC, dialysis, governmental agencies, etc. because these are the easiest...