Nurseforatu replied to lance197728's topic in Nurses Recovery
Try a dialysis clinic. They do not have controlled subs at all so that isnt a problem. I did that and love it..been out of tpapn almost 2 yrs now and I actually just got promoted to clinic manager....
Nurseforatu replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery
I just made 25 months sober after a battle with iv narcotics...and yes it continues to get better and better. My advocate told me that for the 1st whole year and I couldn't see past not being able to...
Nurseforatu replied to cptluciejensen's topic in Nurses Recovery
I'll tell you this from the other side of the spectrum..I was that nurse who was turned in for suspicious Pyxis activity...I was also taking up to 800mg of Demerol a shift. The nurse that turned me in...
Yes, Texas does too. In the beginning it was every 2-3 weeks but now I average about once a month, but TPAPN just switched from NCPS to Firstlab, so it may be more often
Yep, I'm in Texas as well. I get tested once a month usually. I know my CM was able to arrange for one of my peers to get a couple of complimentary forms until she could get back on her feet. It's all...
Nurseforatu replied to lance197728's topic in Nurses Recovery
Oh, I'll be the first one to admit I have been setting myself up for failure. I have tried dialysis, but unfortunately, the 2 centers I applied at had had bad experiences with TPAPN nurses in the...
Nurseforatu replied to Wylie RN's topic in Nursing Career
I am learning the hard way about "being picky" . Hopefully now that I am applying at nursing homes and home health places I'll be more fruitful. I have to believe God will put us where He wants us...
Nurseforatu replied to Murphyrn1955's topic in Texas Nursing
I have found it impossible to find a nursing job while on TPAPN and would love some pointers on what I'm doing wrong. I've already been on TPAPN for 1 1/2 years and have had to get a job at Wal-Mart...
Nurseforatu replied to bossynurse101's topic in Nurses Recovery
My addiction also started while I was working in the ER. The sad thing is, even in my own active addiction, I was the one always complaining about the "drug seekers". In retrospect, I guess it's like...
Nurseforatu replied to lance197728's topic in Nurses Recovery
Hello neighbor. I'm about 2hrs from Houston (Beaumont area) and am experiencing the same troubles. I've already been on TPAPN for 1 year and 6 months and STILL have not found a nursing job. I have to...
I found that although it meant losing my job and "having to" go on tpapn to salvage my license, I was just greatful for it to be over so I could get some help. At no point did I blame the nurse who...