LisaRNsober

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1. RecoveryTrek drug screens

   LisaRNsober replied to RenieRN's topic in Recovery

   I have been told that there are certain periods of time in recovery that are known to be "high risk relapse." And i told me that recovery programs will increase testing around these times. I believe they are the first week out of rehab, 30 days, 3 ...

2. Let's share our experiences during the job search and learn from each other!!

   LisaRNsober posted a topic in Recovery

   It's no secret nurses in recovery have a difficult time finding employment. My google research has lead me to believe it's next to impossible and getting harder everyday for Texas TPAPN nurses to find jobs. I am currently just getting started on my ...

3. how state run recovery programs set nurses up for failure.

   LisaRNsober posted a topic in Recovery

   Please don't regard this post as complaining about tpapn. I am eternally grateful that TPAPN is an option. Yes it's got it's positives and negatives, but overall I'm thankful to keep my license. The following is an issue that initially a negative i...

4. Has TPAPN ever requested hair? or blood? and other random questions

   LisaRNsober posted a topic in Recovery

   I have a few random questions about TPAPN that I hope ya'll can help with. Yes I know I should call my advocate or case manager. However, typically my advocate doesn't know the answer to my questions. And it typically takes 1-3 days to hear back f...

5. thoughts, opinions, and experiences requested. drug testing in the workplace

   LisaRNsober posted a topic in General Nursing

   Please don't assume I'm seeking information for selfish reasons. I'm am grateful to be clean and sober since July 2012. These questions came up during a friendly debate with my brother. He's of the opinion that all forms of drug testing should be il...

6. New here and need some encouragement

   LisaRNsober replied to LisaRNsober's topic in Recovery

   Thank you all for your kind words. I realize how really lucky I am that I got help before I hurt someone or otherwise caused myself more hardship...I try not to beat myself up to much....but occasionally the feeling so angry at myself gets overwhelm...

7. New here and need some encouragement

   LisaRNsober posted a topic in Recovery

   My name is Lisa, and I'm an addict. Good, got that out of the way. I've been in TPAPN since Aug 2012. Sober since July 19, 2012. I'm sure my story is no different, no better, no worse than most so I'll spare the details. I self reported to both...