SneakyAlias

6 month practice supervision requirement, no narc restrictions, no float restrictions. 12 months random drug testing. I need an ICU/CCU position to fulfill TPAPN requirements and so I can finish my CRNA residency. I want TPAPN to be gone before finishing my DNP-A so I don’t face any bias during residency because of my TPAPN participation. So far I’ve been denied one position in which my interview went great, had me fooled. Recommendations for ICU/CCU employment in the area given my very loose participation agreement?

My prescription did not show show up. I was given a very short time to self refer. Is there recourse with TPAPN if a hair follicle is negative? What was the outcome/timeframe of your legal angle?

Just about to wrap up the didactic portion of my curriculum and it comes time to get credentials in order. Background checks and drug screens are requested. I oblige with no worries. UDS is provided midweek but within 24 hours of request, weekend goes by, Monday results are reported to me. I'm expecting a positive for prescription meds to which I would provide the necessary information. To my surprise my panel is positive for Marijuana. I don't smoke. I informed my director personally to explore options for recourse but to my surprise am granted no options due to the time frame that has passed and the inherent possibility that enough time had passed that I could now be negative. I immediately ordered and scheduled a duplicate screening for the following day anyway that came back negative across the board. Between the time of taking my self ordered panel and the results arriving I received an email informing me of my immediate dismissal from the program with information about a TPAPN referral. The self submit, 3rd party, BON routes are disclosed. Handbook information about reinstatement upon completion of the rehabilitation program is provided. By now I have realized there likely is nothing I can do to change their minds despite my attempts and file a grievance. Moving forward: I am a student in good standing, and I have great grades. I have never had a problem. I am not an addict of any kind. I take OTC for aches and pains rarely and runs of heartburn. I've spent too much money and time to just roll over in this situation and am willing to go through whatever process to finish what I have started, no matter how painful or inconvenient it may be. I do have questions though. 1. Anyone else: SRNA or RRNA found themselves in this position? 2. What TPAPN track would my situation likely warrant and how long would it take? 3. By self submitting will my Nursing License and record remain clear of this occurrence? 4. What pitfalls should I avoid starting/during/after this process? 5. Can anyone help me? -Alias