learninglessons12 BSN, RN

learninglessons12 has 3 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Critical Care, Psychiatric.

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1. trouble transitioning to dayshift

   learninglessons12 replied to learninglessons12's topic in General Nursing

   I have 6 weeks left which seem like an eternity at this point. I would get 2 nights of orientation on night shift. At this point, I think I need to just talk to my managet and explain my situation...

2. trouble transitioning to dayshift

   learninglessons12 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse for 7 years now and just recently started orienting in the ICU. I am a night nurse but it is common practice for nurses orienting in ICU to do 2 months of day shift before...

3. What do you tell them during interview

   learninglessons12 replied to tka516's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I recently completed TPAPN and on my interviews, I was always 100% transparent and honest. I told them what I did, how I regretted it and how I had changed. I got passed over for a few jobs but was...

4. finally... I cried.

   learninglessons12 replied to yaleli's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   To the OP, I can totally feel your pain. I too work in long term care. However, I have worked in other settings and can tell you that there is no setting like the nursing home. In my time in LTC, I...

5. Just took random drug test

   learninglessons12 replied to learninglessons12's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Yes, I am reviving this thread but with good reason. Everything has come full circle and I am happy to announce that today I received the official word that I have finished TPAPN. I tried to log...

6. 4 quick questions about starting with First Lab

   learninglessons12 replied to backtowork's topic in Nurses Recovery

   ppltx, I am currently in TPAPN. I guess the board is telling you to self report? I am not sure. I am currently in TPAPN but that was after I was referred by the board after a positive drug screen....

7. do you HAVE to work as a nurse when you are in the program?

   learninglessons12 replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I think most of the programs are the same and want you to have a certain amount of time working in nursing so that you can be monitored and exhibit safe nursing practices. In Texas, TPAPN requires 1...

8. Interview tomorrow

   learninglessons12 replied to learninglessons12's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Hi All, I was just wondering how many of you tell the recruiters you are in TPAPN vs. waiting to tell the manager who is interviewing. I have been getting calls from recruiters and It goes really...

9. Admitting To Rehab & Going Before The Nursing Board

   learninglessons12 replied to pholda's topic in Nurses Recovery

   After my experience with TPAPN, I would highly suggest that you get an attorney who is well versed with these sort of issues and dealing with the

10. tpapn

    learninglessons12 replied to davism's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I too have had a problem with a shy bladder. I have never had a complaint of dilute urine but I know for a fact that at least one time my urine had too be diluted because it was almost clear. After...

11. tpapn

    learninglessons12 replied to davism's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I too have had a problem with a shy bladder. I have never had a complaint of dilute urine but I know for a fact that at least one time my urine had too be diluted because it was almost clear. After...

12. Interview tomorrow

    learninglessons12 replied to learninglessons12's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I went on the interview. I actually did really well and the interview lasted approximately 1 hour. I believe I had all the qualities they were looking for. Of course when I mentioned TPAPN, the...

13. Interview tomorrow

    learninglessons12 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am so nervous. I have an interview tomorrow at a Davita. The first place I worked under TPAPN turn out to be a nightmare and eventually lost medicare funding. In December I actually got a job...

14. Relocating with a Monitoring Agreement

    learninglessons12 replied to melanieb's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I totally agree with nowim clean. If you have only 9 months to complete your contract, you should stay put until you are done. I too have heard that some states will make you start from scratch. It...

15. HELP!!! TX BNE ordered chemical dependency assessment

    learninglessons12 replied to brandirn2000's topic in Nurses Recovery

    During my chemical dependency assessments, I went to an LCDC. I was asked details about every aspect of my life: work, relationships, family, living arrangements, drug and alcohol use, hobbies ect....