learninglessons12

learninglessons12 BSN, RN

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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. Just took random drug test

    learninglessons12 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello everyone. I was working last Sunday and at the end of my shift the OA came up to me and asked me to walk with her. I asked her if I had done something wrong, she told me I was fine but she...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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....

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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....

  17. Need advice/ information positive drug screen

    learninglessons12 replied to floridarn0916's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi there, In your situation, no news is good news. I would work all the overtime I could, stack as much money as you can. Here in TX, I worked until TPAPN case manager told me I had to quit...

  18. Beginning TPAPN please advise!!!

    learninglessons12 replied to heidi5189's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Heidi, I know that TXRN2 answered alot of your questions. In addition to your case manager, you will also be assigned an advocate whom you must call at least 1x weekly. Your advocate should be...

  19. Taking pain medications while working?

    learninglessons12 replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    It would be better for you to call of and use a sick day. As a nurse, you probably know that everyone has a different tolerance for pain medication. If any of your co-workers or patients complain...

  20. tpapn

    learninglessons12 replied to TXRN2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations, I'm so happy for

  21. How often are you drug tested?

    learninglessons12 replied to drewzx3's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am in tpapn and I go 3 times a month faithfully. 2 times for drugs and once for alcohol. It is really expensive but at the end of the day, I am grateful to have the opportunity to continue...

  22. Nurses Who Smoke Marijuana

    learninglessons12 replied to NenaRK's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am a nurse who is in TPAPN because I used marijuana. I always thought that as long as I didn't slip and fall, I would never get tested. I smoked on my days off and kept my uniforms separate from...

  23. Need advice!

    learninglessons12 replied to TheDreamJourney's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that CNA or PCA is the way to go. All of the students in my nursing class who were PCAs had job offers during the last semester of nursing school. Good

  24. My job is after me because I'm in TPAPN

    learninglessons12 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi all, Here's the situation. I have been in TPAPN for 10 months now. I had a positive UA for marijuana. I have completed therapy and got a job in March 2011. The DON who hired me was very...

  25. Is the board assistance program the way to go?

    learninglessons12 replied to wakeupnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with backtowork, Get help on your own. You have already acknowledged that you have a problem which is a major challenge for other nurses who are reported to the board. Get the help you need,...