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  1. Need support, very depressed.

    TXRN2 replied to KaseyJo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    KaseyJo- not pathetic at all! & i actually love this thread! this is what we are here for- to encourage & support each other. each of us has felt very needy at times- especially in the...

  2. I...made....it!!

    TXRN2 replied to luvche's topic in Nurses Recovery

    heartfelt congratulations!!! it is so awesome to "make it through" & come out the other side with our sobriety, sanity, & careers intact! and, as you will find, it is a pleasure to get back to...

  3. Help! TPAPN again!!!!

    TXRN2 replied to TXaddictedfool's topic in Nurses Recovery

    from one fool to another- yes, you can do TPAPN twice- but never, not ever three times!! the first time, i also "did beautifully", or so it appeared. or maybe i just really like to do things the hard...

  4. Working with stipulations

    TXRN2 replied to backtowork's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @ faithdetermined: sending you a

  5. Sobriety and nursing school interviews

    TXRN2 replied to afbc's topic in Nurses Recovery

    congratulations!! it is indeed a good feeling when our efforts pay off & the pieces of the puzzle begin to fit together for a

  6. tpapn

    TXRN2 replied to davism's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @ bl lvn- heartfelt congratulations on your 2 years of blessed sobriety!! what a wonderful accomplishment!! & finishing TPAPN just around the corner- another awesome accomplishment- & one you...

  7. 4 quick questions about starting with First Lab

    TXRN2 replied to backtowork's topic in Nurses Recovery

    backtowork: once you register with Firstlab- you start checking in right away- when you register, you should be informed of that at that time. i was told to check in via land line or computer- not a...

  8. Almost had a coronary..

    TXRN2 replied to backtowork's topic in Nurses Recovery

    backtowork- you handled this magnificently!! first crisis had occurred & handled like the professional your are! big high fives & huge hugs to you!!

  9. a little advice , please!!

    TXRN2 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    ok, folks- i completed TPAPN in november. have been working in dialysis for that 2 years. the job is brutal- long hours, on your feet all day (& i am old!!), constant turnover- leading to always...

  10. New member

    TXRN2 replied to misty2370's topic in Nurses Recovery

    welcome aboard, misty! you will find lots of good support here! please do keep us posted! and congratulations of clearing the first few hurdles on the recovery

  11. How long is your shift?

    TXRN2 replied to MJB2010's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    the thing i don't understand about our clinic- we are constantly understaffed- turnover rate is ridiculous- the amount of $ paid out for overtime has to be phenomenol- so it can't be all about the...

  12. tpapn

    TXRN2 replied to davism's topic in Nurses Recovery

    batman- i would direct this question to your case manager- just to make sure you have the right info. you should be able to change jobs, with no changes in your current TPAPN status, as long as the...

  13. tpapn

    TXRN2 replied to davism's topic in Nurses Recovery

    your 2 yrs starts when you actually sign your agreement. as far as the job hunt goes- there have been threads specific to that on this forum. i know dialysis is recovery-friendly- simply because there...

  14. Working with stipulations

    TXRN2 replied to backtowork's topic in Nurses Recovery

    backtowork- wow- what an experience! i think you should take some time to sort through your feelings, let the dust settle... you've been through a lot. i know it can be very disillusioning,...

  15. Nursing Student with a Drug Addiction

    TXRN2 replied to VanessaLee13's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i agree with nowim clean. it sounds like you suspect- but are not certain. i wouldn't ruin this chance for him. as has been said- he won't make it in school if he truly is

  16. tpapn

    TXRN2 replied to davism's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @ bl lvn- the ending is very non-dramatic. my quarterly was scheduled for a couple of weeks before- no extra meeting required. i spoke with my case manager- to ask if i needed to do anything else-...

  17. tpapn

    TXRN2 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    TPAPN officially completed!! yeah for no more daily

  18. Beginning TPAPN please advise!!!

    TXRN2 replied to heidi5189's topic in Nurses Recovery

    hey, heidi- welcome to the club! as long as you do what TPAPN requires, in the correct time frame - you should have no problems. you get a case manager when you begin TPAPN- has nothing to do when you...

  19. I need to rant...AAAHHHHH

    TXRN2 replied to recovering nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @ recovering nurse- congratulations on the job!!! i am so happy for you!! hope the job works out well for

  20. Working with stipulations

    TXRN2 replied to backtowork's topic in Nurses Recovery

    sounds like you are doing a fine

  21. tpapn

    TXRN2 replied to TXRN2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    :)@jmo1231- yes, i am working. i was very fortunate to go back to work soon. the job is a double-edged sword- but that is an entirely different issue- i'm most grateful to have it! i won't forget...

  22. Working with stipulations

    TXRN2 replied to backtowork's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Best of luck to you- hope you get the

  23. Working with stipulations

    TXRN2 replied to backtowork's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i would apply anywhere that is within your driving distance limitation- the job hunt may prove to be long & tedious, unfortunately. but, hang in there- this will all get easier as you adjust to...

  24. Working with stipulations

    TXRN2 replied to backtowork's topic in Nurses Recovery

    if i were you- & they will hire you at the LVN rate- i would do it! it will get you hired & working as a nurse, & could then be advanced as your restrictions are lifted. good

  25. Need advice :(

    TXRN2 replied to jmo1231's topic in Nurses Recovery

    unfortunately- welcome to our world!! yes, it's many things- difficult, annoying, expensive, down right ridiculous...but it's what we have gotten ourselves in to & what we must do. i was lucky to...