RegularDiet BSN

RegularDiet has 12 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Med / Surg.

Latest Activity

1. Compact reinstatement VA

   RegularDiet replied to VARNhosp88's topic in Recovery

   Can you guys walk me through what happened? The process of going from single state back to compact? I'm in Texas and thought it would be automatic 😕 What do you need to do (if anything?) and how long does it take/ THANKS!

2. False positive urine

   RegularDiet replied to TESSIENP's topic in Recovery

   Hppy - Can you tell us more about the incidental exposure process? I'm waiting test results and with Winter, chapped hands, hand sanitizer, omicron etc. I'm terrified. What is the process after a positive test result?

3. value out of range

   RegularDiet replied to wvnurse2020's topic in Recovery

   WVNurse2020 - any update? I'm new to a year long of monitoring and have been really struggling with the urine - 1st one was dilute, next negative, 3rd "value out of range" I think I've become sooo scared of water before testing. Hoping to ...

4. IPRP Affinity Testing

   RegularDiet replied to INdyRN39's topic in Recovery

   What ended up happening here? (VERY interested! I'm at the start of my journey but already feeling like I'm in a similar boat.)

5. + TPAPN Experience

   RegularDiet replied to LUNA-NURSE's topic in Recovery

   Who was your case manager?

6. TPAPN- I’m done! Here’s my story/advice

   RegularDiet replied to HTXRN2016's topic in Recovery

   So kind of you to post this!

7. TPAPN and Peth test

   RegularDiet replied to TexasMel's topic in Recovery

   Can anyone talk to peth and hand sanitizer? The warnings are freaking me out (and I don't have the option to avoid it in my current job). If I don't ingest alcohol but use hand sanitizer very frequently at work, will I be able to pass the tests?...

8. Positive Peth

   RegularDiet replied to TeriHe's topic in Recovery

   My job requires CONSTANT hand sanitizer; can anyone talk to regular clinical use of hand sanitizer and peth?!

9. Help me please!

   RegularDiet replied to olchrustyone's topic in Recovery

   YES TO EVERYTHING HERE! I'm in the midst of my drama but when I am finished with the whole ordeal I intend to be vocal about it!

10. Affinity Testing

    RegularDiet replied to Headlights7's topic in Recovery

    emergencynurse2011: what state are you testing in? what is the program called (if you don't mind) what labs can you use? and what are the longest testing center hours at the locations available to you? THANK YOU!

11. + TPAPN Experience

    RegularDiet replied to LUNA-NURSE's topic in Recovery

    bboy45, what state are you in? what were the longest testing hours at the sites available to you? what program / track were you in that was 2.5 years? I'm asking all these questions because my mind jumps to worst case scenario, and I've read som...

12. Affinity Testing

    RegularDiet replied to Headlights7's topic in Recovery

    HELP re: hand sanitizer! Texas TPAPN EEP says if we use hand sanitizer we risk testing positive for alcohol. I do NOT have an option to NOT use hand sanitizer at my job. Any word from people here that have clean tests but are still living life as a n...

13. mediation with BON..What should I expect?

    RegularDiet replied to TXStrong's topic in General Nursing

    I TOTALLY hear you with "wanting to move on with your life" and I DO! I will jump through WHATEVER hoops but I just feel like the logistics could create even more problems, if that makes sense. you've been so helpful and so kind to me, I'm going to s...

14. + TPAPN Experience

    RegularDiet replied to LUNA-NURSE's topic in Recovery

    WOW! I totally hear everything being said here! Would love to talk. What are testing logistics? I travel frequently - Are there sites EVERYWHERE I can go to? How far do I need to be driving. What if I need to test on a 7a-7p work day, etc. Agree...

15. Early Release from TPAPN or EEP?

    RegularDiet replied to Callahan, RN's topic in Recovery

    My lawyer can't get any of his former clients to talk to me, I believe he's not actually asking or trying. I understanding guarding information when it pertains to the board or public (like in a forum like this) but once this situation is resolved fo...