Big Blondie

Big Blondie ASN, BSN, MSN, APRN

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  1. Letter of completion?

    Big Blondie replied to ConfusedRN000's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That’s the letter I got after 5 years in TPAPN. You may have won the

  2. Assistance Program Tips

    Big Blondie replied to StarlaBanks's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sage advice except I don’t agree that you will mess up in your first year. This is doable without relapse or messing up if a person reads and knows and follows the rules to a

  3. Anyone recovering by choice?

    Big Blondie replied to tachyallday's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow. You need a break for sure. So. Since you asked. I did have a choice not to be in monitoring. I had a choice to stop using. I’m a two time participant. Worked in ICU, busted, fired. Voluntary...

  4. Dilute urine

    Big Blondie replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I had one dilute. They called it a non negative. Got a letter saying if it happened again they might have me see a nephrologist if I couldn’t explain it. Never happened

  5. DONE DONE DONE!!! FREEDOM

    Big Blondie replied to New mommy 26's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Great! Now get back to

  6. Are these costs tax deductible?

    Big Blondie replied to rn1965's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was able to file these costs on my taxes as a business expense because I was a contact NP while in the program. I have seen others file them under

  7. Is this TPAPN order fair?

    Big Blondie replied to AesthesiaSeeker's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Fair? Hmm. Nope. But if you want the privilege of practicing nursing in the State of Texas buckle up. It’s gonna be ride. You can do it. Before you know it you will be done. Good

  8. Hair follicle

    Big Blondie replied to Anonlpn4's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Don’t admit anything. Texas has a program for non addicts who get busted. I don’t know your state but don’t self report. This may just be a nudge by God telling you to reevaluate your choices!...

  9. Texas RN- Brand new to TPAPN

    Big Blondie replied to MSRN2020's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you are enrolling In TPAPN you have to let your Provider communicate with TPAPN, but I don’t see why they need to speak to an employer. I’m a two time graduate from TPAPN and former advocate. I...

  10. Texas RN- Brand new to TPAPN

    Big Blondie replied to MSRN2020's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Have you been referred to

  11. Is this a breach?

    Big Blondie replied to Big Blondie's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    My employer determined that I did not violate any workplace rules. The MA that turned me in realized she offered information in a group text that is not confidential, and also during our conversation....

  12. Is this a breach?

    Big Blondie posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I work in a pedi clinic. An MA sent a group text that her son had a seizure and she needed someone to work for her. The following day I asked her if her son is ok as I heard he had a seizure from one...

  13. Happy New Year

    Big Blondie posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Life is great!

  14. Discussion at nurse's station

    Big Blondie replied to AnonymouseRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The CNA breached HIPPA. The Casemanager and the nurse have to communicate information about the patient. The nurses station is a place where report is given. CNA is part of the team. She should be...

  15. When do you question the testing?

    Big Blondie replied to TrailRunnerRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oh hell yea I would have to ask them. It’s a financial burden that isn’t necessary. Be nice. But

  16. A week later, and the job is done

    Big Blondie replied to KatmamaRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations

  17. And just like that... it's over.

    Big Blondie replied to TexasMel's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good for you. Moving on from hellashios monitoring is the good life! Happy for

  18. In the 44 days since end of contract for me, I have.....

    Big Blondie replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oh I’m one year out October 13ish. Can’t even remember the date. And I’m over it. Monitoring that is. I got what I needed from it at the time. Now the best thing I got was off the opiate train....

  19. NOW what?? Terrified...

    Big Blondie replied to erocafeller's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wait for the results. By the grace of God THC won’t show up. Show work your scripts and it may save you. If you fail the drug screen due to THC You are SOL. I self reported without a drug screen...

  20. Do you miss it?

    Big Blondie replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No Spanked I don’t miss opiates and I don’t miss the hell opiates caused me. If you aren’t an addict then a responsible drinker is your business. Just get through this sentence. The best is

  21. Today I get my life back

    Big Blondie replied to Happynurse25's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Welcome to some normalcy. It’s freaking awesome. No bs fear of a positive drug screen because you used spray Pam. It’s liberating. Happy for

  22. FINALLY DONE!!!!

    Big Blondie replied to willow14's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Happy for you. Have a happy

  23. Diluted urine drug test!!

    Big Blondie replied to MollySue's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I had a dilute twice. They called them non negative. What the h. Anyway. No

  24. What would happen if I just surrendered my license?

    Big Blondie replied to tostayaRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I successfully completed TPAPN. I also thought of surrendering my license. I think it’s a normal thought in this process. I’m glad I didn’t. I make a good living. Not all positions are a fit...

  25. Anyone been in a monitoring program more than once?

    Big Blondie replied to DMartin1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It’s common. I’ve completed program twice. 19 years apart. It is confidential. A third time likely wouldn’t be based on my board order.