Big Blondie

Big Blondie ASN, BSN, MSN, APRN

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  1. Jobs while monitored...

    Big Blondie posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    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...

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

    Telemedicine, phone triage, casemanager, infection control nurse, QA nurse, Drug or sales rep. Good

  3. Anyone allowed to stay on pain management on TPAPN?

    Big Blondie replied to ApriLRNTX's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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?

    Big Blondie replied to Lunacat28's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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

    Big Blondie replied to backtowork's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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. APRN seeking employment after being reported to NPDB for substance use disorder

    Big Blondie replied to crna05's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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

    Big Blondie replied to RN_0211's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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!

    Big Blondie replied to Nursinggirl17's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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

    Big Blondie posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    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

    Big Blondie replied to Nursejess1214's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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

    Big Blondie replied to Sphi_6688's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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. APRN seeking employment after being reported to NPDB for substance use disorder

    Big Blondie replied to crna05's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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?

    Big Blondie replied to Nursejbl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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

    Big Blondie replied to Bellatrixlestrange's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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

    Big Blondie replied to Healer555's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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

    Big Blondie replied to Nursefailure's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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. Is it normal to not hear back from the BON in over 24 months?

    Big Blondie replied to Nosnce's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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

    Big Blondie replied to JewelBijou's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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

    Big Blondie replied to Worried and Stressed's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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. Discipline/Termination of employment while on probation

    Big Blondie replied to Bkmw1989's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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!

    Big Blondie replied to Universe93B's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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. Texas TPAPN case closed after failing to adhere to practice agreement

    Big Blondie replied to Sumi's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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!

    Big Blondie replied to Universe93B's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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

    Big Blondie replied to Hrlpn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    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

    Big Blondie replied to Universe93B's topic in Nurses Recovery

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