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  1. Recovering alcoholic RN wanting to work with addicts

    TXRN2 replied to onlytimeforme's topic in Addictions

    to XTXRN= i, too, am in central tx- considering working in tne chemical dependency field- might i ask where you work? you can PM me if you

  2. Just took random drug test

    TXRN2 replied to learninglessons12's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i agree with you, learning lessons. we are all here to learn, grow, share- not put each other down. we all did things when active in our addiction- no matter what it was- that were shameful, that we...

  3. Headed to BON tomorrow.....so stressed!!

    TXRN2 replied to recovering nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    congratulations!!! may God guide you on this new part of your

  4. How often are you drug tested?

    TXRN2 replied to drewzx3's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i finish my 2 yr program in november- have been tested twice a month - every

  5. tpapn

    TXRN2 replied to davism's topic in Nurses Recovery

    jenn- i am almost through with TPAPN (finish nov 2011). i am a big hairspray fan- have not had any problem with it, or anything else, for that matter. i obviously take no unprescribed meds- or...

  6. ? about FirstLab or drug testing...

    TXRN2 replied to sl33y's topic in Nurses Recovery

    congratulations on your 18 months!!! that is the most important thing here! when i started TPAPN, i had to see my primary & had to have her sign a consent to communicate with TPAPN. wouldn't that...

  7. Concern about releasing Past Medical History to BON.

    TXRN2 replied to Curious123456's topic in Nurses Recovery

    in all honesty, you should check "no" to that question. these were 2 isolated incidents- not chronic, required no further treatment. best of luck on your boards & your

  8. ? about FirstLab or drug testing...

    TXRN2 replied to sl33y's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i too have had a dilute urine- & initially made me feel almost as bad as a positive test . so after that i made sure that after coffee in the a.m., i had no more caffeine & had a good meal...

  9. Please Help...should I self report?

    TXRN2 replied to RNism's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @ 33LarryB: is there any possibility you missed any notification before you changed your address? most importantly- if you do somehow manage to fly under the BON's radar- & you do have a drug...

  10. Sobriety and nursing school interviews

    TXRN2 replied to afbc's topic in Nurses Recovery

    congratulations & good luck!!! keep us posted! & keep this in the back of your mind- for future reference- nursing school seems to be designed to drive you crazy! again, best of luck & may...

  11. nurses in recovery

    TXRN2 replied to Brantine's topic in Nurses Recovery

    for me, this is most definitely the easier, softer way!!! :redpinkhe i am delighted each day to wake up clean & sober with a clear conscience, instead of with guilt, shame, & remorse. granted,...

  12. Finding a job after probation, will I ever be the nurse I really want to be again?

    TXRN2 replied to mymelody's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i replied to basically this same post on another thread. i have worked in dialysis for almost 2 years now- & i love it!! i was extremely grateful just to get this job & be able to work as a...

  13. Dialysis job while On Probation with the PA DMP

    TXRN2 replied to RNZenpeaceful's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i have worked in dialysis for almost 2 years now- & i love it!!! it is very challenging, i work way harder than i ever did before, but i truly love it & find i have a great affinity for these...

  14. Trying to find employment

    TXRN2 replied to mona1023's topic in Nurses Recovery

    yes, we all do need to be honest- however, i would not put on the application that you are in a monitoring program- i would wait & discuss that info during an interview & after you have a job...

  15. My recovery story...

    TXRN2 replied to RecoverRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    congratulations on your sobriety & your recovery!! it is a glorious thing, isn't

  16. Bad reaction by prospective employer

    TXRN2 replied to catmom1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    catmom- code 55 said it all so well! i can only imagine what you are going through. my heart goes out to you. this is all difficult enough without the financial strain of not working & the added...

  17. Nurses in Tx...

    TXRN2 replied to rngaltx's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i am in central texas- don't know of any nurse groups in this area. wonder why a group would want to be by invitation only? & how in the world do you get an

  18. What am I being tested for?

    TXRN2 replied to drewzx3's topic in Nurses Recovery

    does it really matter? there are ways to find out, evidently- but as long as you are 100% clean, it doesn't really matter what you are being tested

  19. Fl nurse needs help

    TXRN2 replied to redneckgirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    hey redneck girl- welcome to the forum! & to recovery! i have seen posted on here of a way to find out what each test is for. however, IMO & as others have said- the easiet & best way to...

  20. NC RNs PLEASE HELP

    TXRN2 replied to nowim clean's topic in Nurses Recovery

    not in your state- but i work in dialysis where the narc restriction did not matter- because they don't handle any-ever.

  21. Clean and Sober! California Nurse Wants to Reinstate.

    TXRN2 replied to freerad1963's topic in Nurses Recovery

    cannot comment on the reinstatement issue- have no experience there. but want to congratulate you on your sobriety!!! isn't it a wonderful accomplishment!! i am joyful every minute of every day for my...

  22. Adderall addiction

    TXRN2 replied to wondergirl22's topic in Nurses Recovery

    wonder girl: i totally agree with the posts above. you need help- the good thing is that you recognize that you have a problem. do what you need to do to get the help you need. as Diva said- waking up...

  23. past drug treatment.....

    TXRN2 replied to its_meee's topic in Nurses Recovery

    however, you do have to answer their questions honestly. if you lie, & that gets discovered, the repurcussions will be worse than if you had been up front to begin with. we cannot hide from our...

  24. still recovery out of BON program

    TXRN2 replied to in recovery's topic in Nurses Recovery

    for myself, i know that once my monitoring program is over, i must continue to be 100% clean & sober in order to maintain this victorous & abundant life i have been given!!! one drink would be...

  25. Job found

    TXRN2 replied to rnaddict's topic in Nurses Recovery

    for myself, dialysis was a good fit- because the narcotic restriction did not matter- they utilize no narcotics. have been there for 18 months- love the job & love the patient population! i don't...