Nurseforatu

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1. Please help. Need job SOON!!

   Nurseforatu replied to lance197728's topic in Recovery

   Fresenius medical care in Beaumont area...there are actually 5 clinics inthe surrounding area. Tpapn restrictions arent a problem there.

2. Please help. Need job SOON!!

   Nurseforatu replied to lance197728's topic in 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. Its a very good environment for a fresh start.

3. Approaching 11 months and life is good.

   Nurseforatu replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in 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 find a nursing job. She was right though, God make...

4. Why do I feel so horrible.

   Nurseforatu replied to cptluciejensen's topic in 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 most probably saved my life. You should not feel ...

5. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

   Nurseforatu replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   Woman came in with a condom "lost"..but the topper was a tv remote fully "lost" in the...hmm...lower gi tract! Surgeon had to be called out.

6. ? about FirstLab or drug testing...

   Nurseforatu replied to sl33y's topic in Recovery

   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 now.

7. ? about FirstLab or drug testing...

   Nurseforatu replied to sl33y's topic in Recovery

   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 about communicating with your CM. In most cases i...

8. Please help. Need job SOON!!

   Nurseforatu replied to lance197728's topic in 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 past. I've far from given up, though. I'm just having ...

9. Tpapn Too--help!!!!!

   Nurseforatu replied to Wylie RN's topic in Career Support

   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 though...even if right now it happens to be at Wal-Ma...

10. Tpapn

    Nurseforatu replied to Murphyrn1955's topic in Texas

    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 just to try and help with the bills. I am beginning...

11. Need Help From Nurses In Recovery!

    Nurseforatu replied to bossynurse101's topic in 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 they say in the NA group I go to "if you spot it, ...

12. Please help. Need job SOON!!

    Nurseforatu replied to lance197728's topic in 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 strongly agree with the poster that said hold your...

13. How to forgive and forget? Also, met with BON today...

    Nurseforatu replied to chaotic's topic in Recovery

    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 turned me in or even harbor negative feelings toward...

14. I need help and a have a few questions...

    Nurseforatu replied to sl33y's topic in Recovery

    I'm from Texas..fortunately my employer did not file charges for the diversion and I was able to start tpapn without any legal ramifications