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  1. help me understand this - alcohol testing

    TXRN2 replied to remmsyaya's topic in Nurses Recovery

    when you get put in TPAPN- everyone is lumped together into the same program- there is no individualizing anyone's program- everyone gets tested for drugs & alcohol. you say you were addicted 7...

  2. Faculty positions for nurses in recovery

    TXRN2 replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sober- hang in there- with time, this will all get better. try to take it easy on yourself- just do the next right thing in front of you- don't look at the whole picture- it's too overwhelming!!! and,...

  3. Sober 140 days and dealing with TPAPN

    TXRN2 replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @ Sober- i am through with TPAPN now. but i found out about the after hours testing by asking one of the clinics where i went. i would say call the places you can go & ask them if after hours...

  4. Sober 140 days and dealing with TPAPN

    TXRN2 replied to RNMSN51's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @ Sober- i did TPAPN- never got called to test on a weekend or holiday- as all facilities are closed on those days. however, it was almost a given that you will be tested immediately after all...

  5. Having trouble staying on point

    TXRN2 replied to Umberlee's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @ astanton: i'm so sorry this is happening to you- so unfair- good luck with your fight & keep that marvelous attitude!! please keep us

  6. Having trouble staying on point

    TXRN2 replied to Umberlee's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @ Umberlee:: sorry if i over-reacted a bit. i understand now where you're coming from- & the road you've been down. & in retrospect, i also became tired of the trudgery towards the end. you...

  7. Having trouble staying on point

    TXRN2 replied to Umberlee's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i'm sorry... but are you kidding me?? evidently you are fortunate enough to have a job while in a program, close to finishing up- & you're whining about the dullness, boredom of it all?? there are...

  8. Need advice

    TXRN2 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i know- did we know HunnieBadger had gotten a job??

  9. IPN

    TXRN2 replied to Kkristine1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Bethany- have you tried finding a job in dialysis? it works because they don't have/give narcotics. depending on where you are, i know of a place in Texas that would probably hire you- PM me if...

  10. Nurses Who Smoke Marijuana

    TXRN2 replied to NenaRK's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Kkristine- i posted a reply to this an another

  11. IPN

    TXRN2 replied to Kkristine1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Kkristine: i am not in the same state as you- but have been through a monitoring program. IMO, you should ask someone at IPN if it is ok for you to take that job. you do not want to start the program...

  12. Drug test...random..maybe not

    TXRN2 replied to MichelleRN34's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i was always tested immediately after any holiday- although never on a holiday, as all testing sites were closed. hang in there,Michelle- i believe, if i remember correctly- you are almost

  13. Help! Forgot to call in one day and missed urine! PNAP

    TXRN2 replied to Jrow01's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I always recorded each day the time that i actually checked in- & whether or not i was selected to test. that way i could always check & see if i had checked in- i was rather anal &...

  14. New member awaiting evaluation from IPN

    TXRN2 replied to HammeRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    you can do this- & this forum offers a lot of support. stay sober- take things one step at a time- just do the next right thing in front of you. & keep us

  15. Intensive Oupatient Treatment

    TXRN2 replied to GA_RN2006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @GA- i believe IOP is usually group therapy- sounds like yours was one on one?? i guess, bottom line, it will be the BON's call. best of luck & hang in there!! sounds like you're off to a very...

  16. Good News!

    TXRN2 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Viva!!!! i am so very happy for you!! i hope it works out wonderfully for

  17. Hello

    TXRN2 replied to RNBSNflorida's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @ PARN: you can do this!!! stay clean & sober- take things one step at a time. do the next right thing in front of you- follow PNAP's instructions to a "T"- & you will be fine. i avoided all...

  18. Hello

    TXRN2 replied to RNBSNflorida's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @ Torsades: very well said- that's it in a

  19. Reinstated!!

    TXRN2 replied to HunnieBadger's topic in Nurses Recovery

    congratulations!!! now you can begin the second phase of this

  20. Mandatory Meeting With CNO

    TXRN2 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i work in a 450 bed hospital, & am fortunate to work on the "dream" floor- L&D/postpartum. we get lots on nurses who come to us from different floors- med-surg, ICU- & they all tell us...

  21. dilute drug test......wth?

    TXRN2 replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i know exactly how you feel- when in the program, i had a couple of dilute results: the first was very early in the program & they didn't even say anything; the second was a few months later &...

  22. How to answer drug abuse hx question

    TXRN2 replied to spizwink's topic in Nurses Recovery

    this is just my 2 cents worth: when it came time for my license renewal while i was in TPAPN, i was told by my case manager that as long as i was in TPAPN & in compliance, i could answer that...

  23. Found a job!!!!

    TXRN2 replied to Blessed_RN2011's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @ Blessed- congrats on finding a job!!! that's a big hurdle to cross- i hope the job works out well for you! keep us

  24. RN needs work in VA w/ disciplinary action

    TXRN2 replied to tellmywhy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @ wish_me_luck: how are you doing?? been wondering about you! how are things going with the job hunt/your recovery

  25. Help here

    TXRN2 replied to Gonesilent13's topic in Nurses Recovery

    GoneSilent: it makes sense to me. and, no-she should have empty or partly empty vials & used sharps in her pockets or bag. might happen on occasion, but not very often. i can only imagine how...