Tigerlily8

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  1. Substance Abuse Eval in Texas

    Tigerlily8 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering if anybody in Texas has heard of a nurse with a history of subtance abuse is not referred to TPAPN. Upon license renewal my friend reported to the BON her 2 dwi charges. They want her...

  2. Positive Drug Test

    Tigerlily8 replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It all worked out in the end. I was ordered to re-enroll in TPAPN. All of my subsequent drug screens have been negative. I do, however have a disciplinary mark on my nursing license as a result of...

  3. Louisiana rn:report or not to report

    Tigerlily8 replied to Lilcrx's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi, I would recommend checking the website for your state's BON. Next call a couple of administrative law attorneys for an initial consultation which is generally free. I would guess that you will...

  4. Resources for new Home Health Nurses

    Tigerlily8 replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Home Health

    Thanks for the recommendation. Do you find it easy to read? One reviewer complained that the print was too

  5. NJ DUI

    Tigerlily8 replied to MikeRN14's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Mike, Your situation is somewhat familiar to me but I live in another state. Go to the New Jersey BON web site and it should tell you what criminal charges must be reported and when. Pay particular...

  6. Hair products

    Tigerlily8 replied to Big Blondie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hair color can cause false positives?I didn't know that. Where did you find that

  7. Tips for staying safe in rough area?

    Tigerlily8 replied to metallaces's topic in Home Health

    FYI: In the United States home health nurses have been reprimanded and fined for bringing a companion for protection in high crime

  8. Board Order

    Tigerlily8 replied to Big Blondie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations! I am very happy for

  9. 5 HTP

    Tigerlily8 replied to Omaapecm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In Texas, TPAPN participants must submit a monthly list of medications, including vitamins, supplements and OTC products. If you have a similar requirement, this could help you to avoid any problems...

  10. need some feedback

    Tigerlily8 replied to dekyrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When I was faced with a similar situation I paid n administrative attorney $300 to assist with the letter. Perhaps I could have done it on my own but I was more comfortable with her

  11. Help stop unfair hiring practices for stipulated nurses in Texas

    Tigerlily8 replied to Nursinwill's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You do not offer many details but from what I read I am in total agreement. I am curious about the details of your case, sorry if I overlooked them. Are you in a monitoring program for substance abuse...

  12. Positive alcohol test

    Tigerlily8 replied to Omaapecm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you wish to resume your nursing practice in the future, an attorney can help you to get the best possible outcome. The BON is NOT your

  13. Positive alcohol test

    Tigerlily8 replied to Omaapecm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am so sorry to hear your story. I would encourage you to obtain legal representation when appearing before the board but aside from that you know what to do. I am always here if you need a...

  14. Positive alcohol test

    Tigerlily8 replied to Omaapecm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Im sorry but i do not understand. Please when you have time start at the beginning and include all pertinent

  15. Positive alcohol test

    Tigerlily8 replied to Omaapecm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am sorry to hear about your situation. Perhaps you could Give us some background including which state BON is involved, any monitoring programs and any paperwork received from the

  16. Positive Drug Test

    Tigerlily8 replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was wonderinG about that.Have you had any personal experiences with the Texas BON? I wonder how long it will be until I hear from

  17. Positive Drug Test

    Tigerlily8 replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi everyone, TPAPN reported my positive uds to the BON, as required. The BON reportedly told TPAPN to close my file so my participation in TPAPN has ended at least for right now. I am waiting to...

  18. Positive Drug Test

    Tigerlily8 replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for responding to my post. Yes, I was given a detailed list of items to avoid and I have accidentally consumed or used prohibited products a few times, I never tested positive before. For...

  19. Positive Drug Test

    Tigerlily8 replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you and everyone else,too. I will keep you

  20. Shafted by the State

    Tigerlily8 replied to Jason15215's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am so sorry this has happened to you. I am in a similar situation having tested positive for alcohol recently. I personally have ordered an entree in a restaurant which was not described on the menu...

  21. Positive Drug Test

    Tigerlily8 replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't know plus I have to be careful with money as I have been unemployed since enrolling in TPAPN. TPAPN is going to discuss my case in staff meeting next

  22. Positive Drug Test

    Tigerlily8 replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I must admit that I sometimes thought people were lying when they claimed a false positive result-until it happened to me. Did you actually have to state that you consumed alcohol? TPAPN is going to...

  23. Positive Drug Test

    Tigerlily8 replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for all the support and advice. I had it retested and the specimen still resulted positive. I am sure my case manager thinks I am lying. This is very demoralizing because I feel so helpless. I...

  24. Positive Drug Test

    Tigerlily8 replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No, I am not a diabetic. I have been eating a lot of Asian food, wondering if there might be some fermented ingredient not listed on the menu. I am having the result

  25. Positive Drug Test

    Tigerlily8 replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The results were posted on Recovery Trek. I always check after being selected for testing just to make sure nothing weird is going on. I had to keep going back and rechecking because I couldn't...