Big Blondie

Big Blondie ASN, BSN, MSN, APRN

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  1. False Positive Peth Test!Can Ruin your career and life!

    Big Blondie replied to Nancypdm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No I havent. Just said a prayer for you. Hope you are

  2. TPAPN: Weekend testing

    Big Blondie replied to RnTx81's topic in Nurses Recovery

    3.2 yrs lol. Not tested on weekend or holidays. My advocate told me they test people who work in hospitals on weekends. Plus there are no sites open here on weekends. If I get picked on weekend I am...

  3. Diversion/license surrender

    Big Blondie replied to PurpleRN1227's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Do not just surrender your license. You arent clear on your offense. In the beginning all of this is overwhelming. Most of us thought about throwing in the towel. I dont advise that. Can you give a...

  4. TPAPN missed check in

    Big Blondie replied to TexasNurse2014's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I missed one a couple of yrs ago and they never said anything. If its a drug test day then its a problem. If you ever get dinged for anything they will include missing call in as one of your

  5. Why is the board of nursing taking so long???

    Big Blondie replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

    They ordered me to complete program I was already

  6. Why is the board of nursing taking so long???

    Big Blondie replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

    15 months and likely wouldve been longer but I pressured my investigator. I actually sent documents she wouldve had to request to expedite

  7. TPAPN and work

    Big Blondie replied to PCORRAL's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Not sure. Ask your

  8. Sayings that help you

    Big Blondie replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It is what it is! Helps me almost daily to just accept things in life that I would've obsessed over

  9. New FNP Grad Gone Cardiac EP Specialty

    Big Blondie replied to sweetmissdixie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I worked for EP and Invasive group for first 10 yrs of NP practice. It was a great experience. I studied everything i could get my hands on! Bottom line is you are a novice. Dont go on your own until...

  10. Innocent but guilty due to not being in my nursing field....help!

    Big Blondie replied to Su-z's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Need more info. Take a

  11. Tpapn insight

    Big Blondie replied to lynn21's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You are basically on probation. Treat it as such. I had a job within a few weeks. My experience with TPAPN has been positive...but its not my first rodeo with TPAPN. I completed in the mid 90's. I...

  12. Diversion/Illinois.

    Big Blondie replied to jennysmoot's topic in Nurses Recovery

    First of all if that is your real name I suggest changing it. Second. Do not surrender your license. Im not from Illinois, but will let you know its gonna be ok. Many nurses have been through this...

  13. Non-negative drug screen

    Big Blondie replied to Ash2213's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I had non negative and it turned out to be dilute. I am in TPAPN also. I was freaked out too. It took about 2 or 3 days and they changed it to

  14. TPAPN Advice

    Big Blondie replied to johngray575's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dont do it. Talk to casemanager about working. I was off 2 weeks they were supportive in me getting back to work. I have 3 yrs under my belt. We all have felt the same thing you are. If you cant...

  15. Pending TPAPN Nurse

    Big Blondie replied to safenurse10's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Imo any of the casemanagers at TPAPN are good. I have dealt with most of them over the years and they each helped me with what my needs

  16. Can I refuse drug test? Will I be reported?

    Big Blondie replied to Tessseracts's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes and

  17. Obtaining DEA licensing

    Big Blondie replied to PavementRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am in Tx. No prob getting my DEA and I had let it expire due to fear. But I finally went forward and answered questions truthfully and had no

  18. Not with a bang but a whimper

    Big Blondie replied to 1sttime's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats! Dont look

  19. Diverting narcotics

    Big Blondie replied to butterfly2887's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Im not in cando, but in Tx they treat you the same if it is one time or one thousand times. As far as finding other stuff, try not to dwell on that. Nurses I have talked to and myself didnt reveal...

  20. Is Recovery Tax Dedutible?

    Big Blondie replied to gnurse2089's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am not giving tax advice per terms! But, I and others in my professional support group have been able to claim certain program costs. Requirements for maintaining licensure is deductible. That...

  21. Is Recovery Tax Dedutible?

    Big Blondie replied to gnurse2089's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes the expeditures can be claimed in multiple ways. Your tax advisor could help you with

  22. I'M Baaaaaaaaacccckkkk! HI license re do

    Big Blondie replied to paidmydues's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Great!

  23. Weed and Nursing School! Help!!!

    Big Blondie replied to Sldimuccio12086's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dont lie. If caught will destroy your chances. Be honest and if you had some way to prove you have been clean that would help your case. Good

  24. Celebrations of a joyous but quiet type

    Big Blondie replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You are

  25. Judicial diversion

    Big Blondie replied to Ca4912's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In Texas the Board has been known to allow ex cons who have been in prison get relicensure. Keep good records. Show remorse and understanding of wrong doing. And pray. Good