TXStrong

TXStrong has 10 years experience.

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   TXStrong replied to TXStrong's topic in Recovery

   I could have continued to fight it but after 6 years I know the BON was not going to let me walk away with nothing. The original complaint was unfounded but where I messed up during this fight was testing pos for THC. I had been on vaca for 2 weeks a...

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   TXStrong replied to TXStrong's topic in Recovery

   No and I was shocked that the last 2 weeks I wasn't tested at all. Could just be random I guess. I've only had UAs and it did vary on what options I was tested for through Affinity.

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   TXStrong replied to TXStrong's topic in Recovery

   I was done day of. My employer received notice same day and that was that. No idea how long it will take the BON to do their thing but in my case I never had stips or anything show on my license because it was confidential and now that I've completed...

4. Job search after revocation or surrender

   TXStrong replied to Mustacheyouaquest's topic in Recovery

   I actually completed my program yesterday! I tested positive for TCH after a 2 week vaca. Paid for the expensive forensic eval 2x and both showed no substance abuse disorder but was told that it doesn't matter still have to do the program. Part of my...

5. Job search after revocation or surrender

   TXStrong replied to Mustacheyouaquest's topic in Recovery

   I didn't even divert and got a 2 year monitoring program! During the mediation with the BON attorney, you would have thought I murdered someone. In fact she was going so hard the mediators had to step in and put us in break out rooms. It was the most...

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   TXStrong replied to TXStrong's topic in Recovery

   My thoughts exactly! The crazy part is that you could drink a 5th of vodka after every shift and that's OK as long as you don't report to work under the influence and clearly noticeable to others. It's mind boggling to me that the BON can control wha...

7. Job search after revocation or surrender

   TXStrong replied to Mustacheyouaquest's topic in Recovery

   I left bedside by choice and now do telephonic case management remotely. Those types of roles do not deal with handling narcotics so would be an easy transition.

8. Job search after revocation or surrender

   TXStrong replied to Mustacheyouaquest's topic in Recovery

   If this is your first offense you will most like be given a diversion program. Usually you have stips on your license and won't be able to pass narcotics for a certain amount of time. Which for some, means finding a different specialty. I've only h...

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   TXStrong posted a topic in Recovery

   I am in my last 30 days of a 2 year program, 18 days in fact, not that I'm counting. I wonder if they drug test through Affinity until the final day or if they give good time exceptions? LOL I doubt it, this is TPAPN after all. Also I wanted to...

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

    TXStrong replied to TXStrong's topic in General Nursing

    No, absolutely you're right. I was just being honest.

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

    TXStrong replied to TXStrong's topic in General Nursing

    So Texas uses affinity spectrum. There is many approved sites to choose. Just in my area I have 6 different ones within 25 miles. You will have an app on your phone to check in everyday from 4am-2pm So you will be able to plan your day around it. I...

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

    TXStrong replied to TXStrong's topic in General Nursing

    I have a lot of info from my personal experience in TX. It may be different depending on location. Do not surrender your license. I went into it thinking the same but it's just been an inconvenience than everything. If you have a positive drug scr...

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

    TXStrong replied to TXStrong's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure where you are from but I have a lot of info based off my experience. It says you can only send a PM when you have posted 15 times. Kinda odd. But anyway not sure how I can talk to you privately, it's entirely too much info to make a pos...

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

    TXStrong replied to TXStrong's topic in General Nursing

    No doubt! Absolutely will get an attorney just until now I felt like I could handle it.

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

    TXStrong replied to TXStrong's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly!! In Texas we do not have a union for nurses. There is absolutely no one to turn to for help except an expensive lawyer. For the last 5 years I have lived with thought "is today the day they take away my ability to provide for my family?". I...