rn1965

rn1965 ADN

Med/Surg, Women's Health, LTC

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  1. Done with TPAPN! AMA

    rn1965 replied to TIMFY's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations! I finished earlier this month. Great

  2. Finding a job while on probation

    rn1965 replied to Bkmw1989's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Try plasma centers. They do not have narcs at all. Also, maybe a doctor office or

  3. How to ace/land interviews while on probation?

    rn1965 replied to Bkmw1989's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Those are spot on suggestions. One other thing I did was to have my CM provide me with a letter outlining my restrictions. Luckily, mine were few (no narc restrictions at all), so the interviewer...

  4. RN license

    rn1965 replied to Scarlet70's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I’m not sure of your state, however, I surrendered instead of taking the probation and when the time came to get my license back, not only was I required to do the probation and that entails, I also...

  5. Quit RAMP, board action, now what?

    rn1965 replied to Hard knocks09's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was in the AZ Cando program in the early 2000’s and quit. Eventually moved to Texas and applied 5 years ago for a TX license. Took awhile, some hoops, letters of recommendation, proof of sobriety,...

  6. Petition to dismiss monitoring program

    rn1965 replied to Knurse1967's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Are you petitioning for early release? I wish my state did this! I’m about 4 months from a three year program and would love the chance to get out early! What state (if you don’t mind sharing $!...

  7. Soberlink

    rn1965 replied to Quickstepper's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good lord, they are really pulling out everything to throw at you. Is this your only means of testing? Do you also have to do UDS? If so, seems overboard. I’ve never heard of...

  8. End of Monitoring

    rn1965 replied to TXStrong's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations! I have 4.5 months left on 3 years. Looking forward to being done. I want to ask for early release BUT because my DON was out of town once and submitted her quarterly report three days...

  9. Affinity drug testing

    rn1965 replied to Kpp1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just let them know I will be out of town. I’m still responsible for finding a lab if picked and I have to check in online. I was told that I only need “permission “ to go abroad and then it...

  10. Tpapn trying to find work

    rn1965 replied to kstepan's topic in Nurses Recovery

    LTC will hire. Also look into MDS at

  11. Test Codes for Affinity!

    rn1965 replied to gandorx's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In Texas, we also use Affinity. Once I was accepted into the program, I was sent login information by my CM and was told to begin checking in EVERY single day. There is a button at top to check in and...

  12. Revoked LVN / Texas.

    rn1965 replied to Juliecasteel's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Go oBlaine to any of the colleges in your area and check out refresher courses. I know Austin Community College has one as do others. The BON website will tell you which ones are approved for...

  13. Finding a job

    rn1965 replied to Katniss88's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Try clinic jobs, vaccine nurse, or LTC. Most nursing homes have someone who could pass the occasional

  14. Revoked LVN / Texas.

    rn1965 replied to Juliecasteel's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, I have. I was many years away and was reinstated. The BON website and application for reinstatement spells it out. You will need a refresher course to be completed. Get a head start on...

  15. Missed check ins

    rn1965 replied to Kmrn65's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I also have an alarm set. I have never needed the alarm, but, I can see how it can happen and I am sorry you are going through this. I am over 2 years into a 3 year contract and I still check...

  16. License reinstatement after surrender

    rn1965 replied to ER.RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Mine was revoked in AZ for not completing CANDO. However, I reapplied after the term was up, but, by then I lived in TX and applied here too. AZ took nearly two years to even respond to my request. In...

  17. I know it's crazy, but...I am so happy to get started!

    rn1965 replied to rn1965's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I did get the offer but eventually went with another offer. I’ve been working back as a nurse since May 2020. I have just over 13 months left of my 3 year contract. In all honesty, it hasn’t been...

  18. I know it's crazy, but...I am so happy to get started!

    rn1965 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have been working my behind off for YEARS now, getting my previously revoked license active in a new state! I am so thrilled. Today, I logged onto the BON website and checked, and YES! My license...

  19. New TPAPN and Quest Rules

    rn1965 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Has anyone in TPAPN been having issues with the new rule stating we have to make appointments for Quest? I got my first required test today since the change and I cannot find an open spot...

  20. TPAPN/Quest

    rn1965 replied to rn1965's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No, they are not. At least for

  21. TPAPN/Quest

    rn1965 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good morning all! Happy Friday and I hope everyone is doing well. I am in TPAPN and use Quest Diagnostics for my random screens. I went yesterday and was told they will be going to STRICTLY...

  22. TPAPN/Quest

    rn1965 replied to rn1965's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I ended up calling their corporate office and asked about the whole "appointments only" and scheduling. They told me they are not going to require it for people who are in "randomly chosen" programs....

  23. Tx Tpapn Home Health?

    rn1965 replied to Direct's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Almost all the HH agencies are willing to work with TPAPN. The problem was getting my CM to agree. I ended up going to LTC/SNF and have been there over a

  24. Failed drug screen after being in alternative to disciple program for 1 year!

    rn1965 replied to bella14b's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Do NOT stop moving forward. You have already made the decision to cut contact with her. A best friend would NEVER put you in this position. Stay on the right track, do what they say and keep...

  25. Long Road

    rn1965 replied to Texasoklahoma1985's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would love to know the process of being released. Who did you contact? Your CM? I have been sober for more than 16 years. Although my UDS are only about 2 per month, man, it would make life...