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I am 2 years into a 3 year stint with TPAPN. I was forced to re-start after admitting that I was having suicidal ideation. That was a lesson learned in keeping my mouth shut! Anyway, I digress. I was like so many nurses in recovery - jobless and hopeless. However, I did find a job that has been a god send. Try applying to Austin State Supported Living Center through the Health and Human Services job portal or come to the job center on campus. There are other TPAPN nurses here and administration isn't afraid to give you a second chance. There are many positions for RN's and LVN's during all 3 shifts. After working there for 5 months I was promoted and now I have a great position :) Don't give up! I'm counting down the days to when I can wake-up and not log into Recovery Trek or First Lab. Getting this job was what I needed to believe in myself again.

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Hi Cat_Lady83,

Your post has brought me hope. I have to participate in TPAPN to be able for licensure due to bipolar disorder. I was afraid that I would have trouble finding a job, but from what you shared I now know that there are facilities that will give you a chance. Thank you so much for sharing! :)

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BTW, congratulations on you're promotion! That's awesome!

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Thanks! I am really counting down the months and days I have left. I think about TPAPN and recovery every day pretty much all day. There's a lot to the program, but it makes me feel better to check things off and make alarms on my phone/calender to keep me in compliance.

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Would you mind sharing how it works? I would really appreciate some feedback as to what I'll be getting into.

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