FHL18

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  1. Hi everyone, I am a nurse in recovery in the DFW area, Texas. I am not in TPAPN as I never got caught and do not plan on returning to work in the ER. But I do plan on going back to work at a treatment...
  2. RN in Recovery-Work in Addiction Field

    Thanks for the reply. I personally do not agree with long term use of suboxone as maintenance therapy...definitely agree with it's use in the short term for detox, but wouldn't really want to work in...
  3. Hi friends, I am a nurse in recovery from opiate addiction and I am wanting to reach out to see if I can get more information on working in the field of addiction. My past history is mainly ER nursing...
  4. New here and need some encouragement

    Lisa, I know you posted a long time ago but have you found a nurse meeting? Because there is one in Dallas. I live in DFW area and attend every Tuesday night. PM me for more info. I am in a very...
  5. Nurse in recovery

    Congrats on your 17 years! That is nothing to take lightly. My personal feelings are that everyone's recovery programs don't have to look the same. Whatever works for you works for you, so keep doing...
  6. Apologizing to coworkers for diversion..

    Hi ODAAT, I am still trying to work through this one myself. I was diverting but I resigned before I got caught or anyone knew what was up. I self-referred to TPAPN, Texas' monitoring program, and the...
  7. TPAPN positive thinking

    Hi there! I am also in TPAPN after self-referring. What part of Texas are you in? We have a nurse meeting in the Dallas area that has been life changing for me and my recovery. My best advice is to...
  8. AA Meeting Alternatives

    I don't know what state you are in but in addition to AA I also attend DAA (drug addicts anonymous) and it's a wonderful group. The website is http://www.daausa.org I am in Texas by the way, Dallas...
  9. Please help

    Hi there! I am also in TPAPN and in the DFW area. I just self-reported about a month ago for also diverting from my previous employer, but never got busted there. I agree with what everyone else has...
  10. TX: TPAPN and seeking jobs

    Hey verybadkitty, Thank you so very much for the information! I received your PM but I guess because I am too new here I cannot reply to your post. I would love to ask you a couple more questions...
  11. TX: TPAPN and seeking jobs

    Hi there, I am going to be starting tpapn shortly and am also in the DFW area. I would love to get a job working in a psych facility, and plan to continue working in mental health/addictions even...
  12. TPAPN- Nurse Recovery Meetings

    It would be great to meet up and share our
  13. TPAPN- Nurse Recovery Meetings

    I understand what you are saying as far as not better or worse, just different. I attend a meeting called DAA (drug addicts anonymous) and I have also attended NA and AA periodically. Would love to...
  14. TPAPN- Nurse Recovery Meetings

    Hey Justme, I noticed you're online but I am too new to send a PM I guess. I tried but it said until I start 15 new threads I cannot PM. Bummer. I don't know how else I can get in touch with you as I...
  15. RN in Recovery-Work in Addiction Field

    Hi everyone and thanks for your comments. I appreciate your advice. One of the main reasons I wanted to get into the field of addiction nursing is so I could use my own personal experience in helping...
  16. TPAPN- Nurse Recovery Meetings

    And forgive me, I am still very new here, but how can I find the recovery forum where the administrator moved my thread? Thanks in advance for y'alls help! =
  17. TPAPN- Nurse Recovery Meetings

    Hi Justme_RN! Thanks for your reply. I would love to grab coffee or something sometime and talk about our experiences, if you are in the DFW area. And I honestly have thought a lot about starting my...
  18. TPAPN- Nurse Recovery Meetings

    Hi there! Thanks for your reply. I would love to hear more about good meetings in DFW area. I don't know how to PM but I will try. Could you PM me? Thanks
  19. New here and need some encouragement

    Hi Lisa, I am new to this site and I am also a nurse living in the Dallas area and in recovery. I would love to chat more with you if you are still on here. I still don't know how this site works but...