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  1. Accusation by spouse

    TXRN2 replied to TXRN2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @RN Kellie- i do understand that he worries, & if i were in his place, i would do so also. it was just how he handled (mishandled!) the whole thing. now i chalk it up to another lesson learned by...

  2. Accusation by spouse

    TXRN2 replied to TXRN2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well, thank goodness that after 24 hours of silent treatment, he came to his senses- apologized & said that he was wrong & handled it wrong! good thing- cause i was about ready to kick him to...

  3. Accusation by spouse

    TXRN2 replied to TXRN2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    trust me, i did ask him- more than once- & he couldn't really say. thanks for your reply &

  4. TPAPN Extended Evaluation Program- HELP!!! Drug screen during work hours?!?

    TXRN2 replied to tpapnEEP-RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @cdf77414- i agree that if you sought out treatment on your own- & there was no work involvement, i see no reason for you to self report to TPAPN. it certainly does open a whole other can of...

  5. Positive urine screen and involved with VRP

    TXRN2 replied to Angiepants1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @ Jory- as was already stated- they ask for a list in case anything you take might cause a false positive. & those of us who are in monitoring programs, or have been in, have subjected ourselves...

  6. TPAPN

    TXRN2 replied to cdf77414's topic in Nurses Recovery

    sorry- i didn't make that connection until you pointed it out. i think i was confused because that is how you started your thread. i see no need for you to contact TPAPN- you will be opening a whole...

  7. TPAPN

    TXRN2 replied to cdf77414's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i was told by my case manager that as long as your are in compliance with TPAPN you can answer "no" to that question. best of luck to

  8. Just submitted application to TX BON for re-instatement

    TXRN2 replied to lynntxrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    best of luck to you on this leg of your journey!!! keep us

  9. Abnormal UA

    TXRN2 replied to iisonu's topic in Nursing Career

    @ JZ_RN- funny you would post something like that on a forum for nurses in recovery! most of are here because at some point in our nursing careers we were "dumb" enough to do either drugs or

  10. Trying to pick myself up during my suspension.

    TXRN2 replied to KaseyJo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @ Viva- very nicely

  11. continuing AA after recovery program?

    TXRN2 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    i'm just wondering- for those of you who are through with a recovery program- do you still go to AA meetings? i am well aware of the help that my 12 step program gave me in the recovery process- but...

  12. Trying to pick myself up during my suspension.

    TXRN2 replied to KaseyJo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    KaseyJo- i, too, am wondering if you are working the steps, &, if so, how that is going for you. i was very lucky not to have my license suspended, so i didn't have that to deal with. but, i do...

  13. Can a TPAPN nurse charge or precept?

    TXRN2 replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in Nurses Recovery

    i would call your case manager & ask. i guess it might depend upon the circumstances- as the TPAPN nurse has to be under direct supervision of another RN. best to find out directly from

  14. I...made....it!!

    TXRN2 replied to luvche's topic in Nurses Recovery

    bl lvn: best of luck as you continue your trek of recovery & your

  15. I...made....it!!

    TXRN2 replied to luvche's topic in Nurses Recovery

  16. Are you required to tell employers or will they find out?

    TXRN2 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    wish-me-luck: i don't know about TN, but in texas one's employer would absolutely have to know about you being in the program before hiring you. they are involved in the whole process- have to have...

  17. TPAPN Extended Evaluation Program- HELP!!! Drug screen during work hours?!?

    TXRN2 replied to tpapnEEP-RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    when i was in TPAPN, just finished last year- & drug screens were through FirstLab/LabCorp- one of the places i could use had an after hours on call person- i used it once, called them- had to...

  18. TPAPN Extended Evaluation Program- HELP!!! Drug screen during work hours?!?

    TXRN2 replied to tpapnEEP-RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    some places offer after hours screens-but they cost more ($75) you have to wait on

  19. tnpap is not fair. has anyone been through this?

    TXRN2 replied to ZMikles's topic in Nurses Recovery

    yep- nothing left to do but suck it up &

  20. Anyone ever get their license back after revocation?

    TXRN2 replied to Morganslake's topic in Nurses Recovery

    petemc67- Yay for you!!! you've gotten the process started!! the journey ahead won't be easy- but it is doable!! keep us posted- good luck & God

  21. Returning to work after suspension

    TXRN2 replied to snoah's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Larvstar- do not give up hope! yes, it may seem like now that your foundation is crumbling. and it is- but that is your flawed & weak foundation. you are just beginning to rebuild a strong &...

  22. continuing AA after recovery program?

    TXRN2 replied to TXRN2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    thanks to both of you for your reply!! Subee- i totally understand what you are saying, and i am hyper-vigilante about the status of my recovery & my well-being at all times!! i guess i just was...

  23. Need support, very depressed.

    TXRN2 replied to KaseyJo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    therein lies the problem- because of incidences like this- health professionals with good recovery programs & sobriety are reluctant to speak up & share their stories- because of the stigma -...

  24. texas nurse having hard time finding job being under tpapn

    TXRN2 replied to jhud25's topic in Nurses Recovery

    dialysis works because the narc restriction isn't an issue because they don't give any- ever. there have been threads here about places to try that will work- considering your restrictions- you can do...

  25. Need support, very depressed.

    TXRN2 replied to KaseyJo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    KaseyJo- i'm sorry, but i did not have to deal with a suspended license- & was able to find a job within the facility where i work. i do know, however, that people- even nursing management- who...