Big Blondie

Big Blondie ASN, BSN, MSN, APRN

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  1. TPAPN "step down"

    Big Blondie replied to Oogie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    For NPs year 4 is step down. It's bull that NP has to do 5 years. I don't believe it's

  2. APRN question

    Big Blondie replied to mimifromtx's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I sent you a

  3. TPAPN program and what to expect?

    Big Blondie replied to sarahellie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    By the Grace of God I didn't have legal issues outside of the BNE. I am also a returning alumni to TPAPN. 8 months and 24 days left on a 5 Year contract. In the beginning it is so scary. Get an...

  4. No alcohol. NONE

    Big Blondie replied to Nursebry91's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just tell them alcohol gives you reflux. No more explanation

  5. Failed pre employment drug screen in Texas, now what?

    Big Blondie replied to NurseTexas2018's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It took Tx BON about 15 months to contact

  6. Failed pre employment drug screen in Texas, now what?

    Big Blondie replied to NurseTexas2018's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Your evaluator can make a recommendation for EEP. Some don't know about EEP so bring information with you regarding EEP. Good

  7. Er Mer Ger... Getting on this site is hard!

    Big Blondie replied to RN.What's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm lost on

  8. Checking in

    Big Blondie replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My case took so long I called the investigator after about 15 months and asked her to expedite it. I was renewing my malpractice and didn't want to answer yes when asked if I was under investigation....

  9. RN licence surrender vs suspension

    Big Blondie replied to Angela Haywood's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would not just surrender my license. Each state is different. In Texas I have seen nurses start contract over, get a suspension, sometimes a stay on their suspension up to revocation depending on...

  10. Filing a complaint question

    Big Blondie replied to Randomnurse3's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes. I

  11. Filing a complaint question

    Big Blondie replied to Randomnurse3's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was reported and that's how long it

  12. Filing a complaint question

    Big Blondie replied to Randomnurse3's topic in Nurses Recovery

    texas. Slow

  13. Filing a complaint question

    Big Blondie replied to Randomnurse3's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It took about 18 months for me to

  14. 290 days

    Big Blondie posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just

  15. 290 days

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

    No special plans. No plans to drink. Cross addiction is in my cross hairs. Just ready to put this behind

  16. ER visit paper work for TPAPN

    Big Blondie replied to Kel65's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What an

  17. So much for "step down year" in TPAPN!

    Big Blondie replied to Ash2213's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My CM said step down year I will be tested 18 times. My first month I was tested 3 times, second month twice. So we will see how this pans

  18. It feels good!

    Big Blondie posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    To sit here on a Saturday night and not have to be running a scam or being dope sick! That's what I'm talkin

  19. Cando uodate.. ugh

    Big Blondie replied to JxoRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I received a return to work letter from IOP 2 weeks in. I discussed it with the counselor and he gave letter and I started back to work the following Monday. I'm in

  20. SC license temp suspended

    Big Blondie replied to Lucylulu617's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Each state is different. Odd they suspended you without a hearing of some sort. I can only comment about what happens in

  21. 2 year sobriety, thank God!

    Big Blondie replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congrats

  22. Are you better off?

    Big Blondie replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I actually had a plan to go on suboxone, had an appt in a nearby state, was going to pay cash so no record on my insurance, and got busted the Thursday before my Monday appt. I definitely support...

  23. Are you better off?

    Big Blondie replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hell yes I'm better off. I couldn't do it on my own and the daily accountability is what helped me do it. I am educated and have common sense, but couldn't get clean and stay clean. The money I've...

  24. failed drug test

    Big Blondie replied to mjrn70's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Take a deep breath. What state are you

  25. 15 months to go

    Big Blondie posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    On a 5 year contract! Just