Big Blondie

Big Blondie ASN, BSN, MSN, APRN

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  1. Jobs while monitored...

    I often see nurses who are unable to find a job, or just starting feeling lost about where to look for a job early in their monitoring. Might be nice to show a list of type of jobs and how long it...
  2. Jobs while monitored...

    Telemedicine, phone triage, casemanager, infection control nurse, QA nurse, Drug or sales rep. Good
  3. Anyone allowed to stay on pain management on TPAPN?

    Texas RN 5 years, LVN 3 years for monitoring. I worked home health in TPAPN in 1995, it was 2 years back then. I was the first nurse they ever let work home health in Texas. I had to see my...
  4. How do you know if you've been reported?

    It took 18 months for the BNE to notify me that I had been reported. Luckily I had self reported and had 18 months of monitoring under my belt on a 5 year contract by the time they got around to
  5. Working with stipulations

    I disagree to working at a reduced rate. You are a valuable member of the team and your expertise does not come at a reduced rate because of accommodations. I didn't read all the posts, but many...
  6. Not sure how old this is, but I know of a CRNA who was in my group and he was able to work at an outpatient endo unit. He was blackballed by a former DON who blocked him getting hired at a couple of...
  7. Texas BON Steps

    It took the Texas Board 18 months to contact me. I enrolled in TPAPN, self reported the day after being confronted by my employer. The Board ordered me to TPAPN. Do not waste time. Self-report so...
  8. I'm completely monitoring!

    Well, you can do one of two things, move on and don't look back, or work with Legislatures to stop this ridiculous money grab on nurses that don't have a substance abuse or mental health diagnosis...
  9. Using Dreams

    11 years clean. Still having using dreams. More like nightmares. Also dreaming about being at work at the hospital for a 12 hour shift and I don't know where my patients are, or their rooms, being...
  10. Vacationing while in monitoring

    Tested multiple times during monitoring over the years in TPAPN and had no problem finding a site in the
  11. Affinity higher level testing TPAPN

    Two time graduate of TPAPN here. Last in 2018. I would ask if this is customary for others in my situation. I would also ask to have the question posed to the staff. They call it staffing the...
  12. I am a NP and was not reported to the data bank. I was worried at the time, but it didn't happen. I know of a CRNA who eventually got a job at a GI surgery center. Good
  13. Diluted urine! What now?

    Well, its been many years, but I had two non-negative tests that were due to dilute urine. They increased my testing and sent me a "disconnect notice" if it continued to happen. It never happend...
  14. New to testing recovery trek help

    dry idea unscented roll on is what I used for deodorant for the 5 years I was in monitoring. I used germ x alcohol free hand-sanitizer, but it was pre covid, I don't know if they even make it...
  15. Safe products to use

    oh my goodness! I was a freak about incidental exposure when I was in monitoring! TPAPN had a book on their website that told you products not to use. Look for it online, it will give you some...
  16. Just got the dreaded phone call

    I am a two time graduate of TPAPN. Total of 7 years in monitoring by TPAPN. Actually, it wasn't that hard to follow the guidelines for me. I self referred both times, 18 years apart, and was...
  17. it took 18 months for first contact from the investigator. I called them some time after that to find out what was going on. The issue with Texas is they are so overwhelmed with all different types...
  18. How do I know if reported to BON or DOH

    It took 15 months for the Board to notify me of being reported. I am in Texas. In Texas Employers must notify the Board if they suspect an Impaired Nurse. I don't know about the laws in Florida,...
  19. TPAPN

    Wow. I am so sorry you are going through this. Firstly, I know nothing about you so I can only say what I would do if I was not guilty of drug use, abuse, or diversion. I would request to speak to...
  20. I haven't been in your shoes. Sometimes just an apology for the behavior is all that is needed. We all have bad days, and sometimes under stress we act how we normally wouldn't. Best thing is to...
  21. Glad to be here with you guys!

    I never had to do a witnessed screen. I had a "non-negative" due to a dilute urine. It was the lab person who told me to drink some water first, and then it was listed as non-negative. They sent me...
  22. Often times the Texas BNE refers you back to TPAPN. I have also seen them Board Order nurses to similar restrictions to TPAPN. Actually, I've seen some who got Board ordered to Board monitoring have...
  23. Glad to be here with you guys!

    Hello peeps, I finished TPAPN in 2018 after a 5 year contract. It was my second time around, the first time I completed in 1997 from a 2 year agreement. The second time around I read these...
  24. Lpn

    likely nothing, usually means it was dilute or too concentrated. Usually will get tested more frequently for a few times, or maybe just a reminder
  25. Peth after 20 days

    I wouldn't try to outsmart the program. Just do your time. Good