Recovering_RN

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  1. is it hard to get a job after two years off of nursing?

    Recovering_RN replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I totally agree with the "being held hostage". Not overly dramatic at all, in my opinion. I have put so many things I want to do on hold until this contract is over, trips I want to take, jobs I want...

  2. Weight loss supplements

    Recovering_RN replied to stickybun's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My doctor doesn't know about it either. I remember when I first got into monitoring and the documentation stated I had to have all my doctors sign that I'm ok to work etc, I quit going to the doctor!...

  3. TNPAP

    Recovering_RN replied to TamiRoberts's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You mention that the drinking was due to "life stress". I wouldn't mention that AT ALL to anyone!! Did you already say that to your supervisor? They will be all over that, as obviously it's an...

  4. is it hard to get a job after two years off of nursing?

    Recovering_RN replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Can you work PRN while on disability? I thought I read somewhere that you can work and still receive disability, but there's a limit to how much you can work, and your disability may be decreased. I...

  5. job approval

    Recovering_RN replied to ericninetwo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's just insane. It's hard enough for us to get a job, why add this ridiculousness? I am in TPAPN, the Texas peer assistance program. When I have had a job offer, I've emailed my case manager to...

  6. Can't check into spectrum

    Recovering_RN replied to TKsprivatenurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes I had trouble too. I tried on my iPhone app, the iPad app, and the website. All had errors. I also called but you can't do anything before 6:30 am. I eventually got through about an hour later on...

  7. TPAPN Affinity NONSENSE

    Recovering_RN replied to Kel65's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I checked in using the app just fine

  8. TPAPN cost of drug testing

    Recovering_RN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Has the cost of testing changed for TPAPN now that we have other choices besides just Quest labs? I haven't had to test since we switched from Recoverytrek to Spectrum/Affinity. When I set up my...

  9. TPAPN cost of drug testing

    Recovering_RN replied to Recovering_RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ugh. That's disappointing! I was excited that I had a closer, more convenient place to test, that also had better hours. Nope, unless it's unavoidable, I will continue to go to the Quest where I've...

  10. TPAPN - 3rd year

    Recovering_RN replied to Ash2213's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It has definitely slowed down for me. I just started my 3rd year in August. I was testing 2-3 times a month for the whole last two years, but once I hit the three year mark, my testing has just...

  11. Managing screens and work

    Recovering_RN replied to stickybun's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think some programs do restrict nights, for awhile at least. Maybe if you looked through your own paperwork and it's not in there, the reason you thought you couldn't work nights is just that you...

  12. Driving myself crazy.

    Recovering_RN replied to TexasNurse2014's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Stressful I know! If you are in Texas and in TPAPN, you shouldn't have anything show up on a check of your license. TPAPN is supposed to be all private. Unless of course you had a board order to sign...

  13. Managing screens and work

    Recovering_RN replied to stickybun's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When you interview for a job after your monitoring program allows you to return to work, you will have to disclose to the employer that you're in monitoring and that one of the restrictions is that...

  14. WV restore/reported to BON

    Recovering_RN replied to Faceless927's topic in Nurses Recovery

    From their perspective, you ran out vomiting as a cover to avoid giving a urine sample. You could've gone right back in and given a sample, but you didn't. You could've asked for an emesis bag, or...

  15. TPAPN Affinity NONSENSE

    Recovering_RN replied to Kel65's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Is there a way for us to see our own test results in Affinity like there was in

  16. Disclosing former substance abuse for licensure.

    Recovering_RN replied to MFf2017's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No way would I admit to it if you don't have a problem now. They will definite want you to go through their monitoring program which will cost you years of your life having to check in daily, stress...

  17. Who, at your job, knows about your monitoring status?

    Recovering_RN replied to TexasMel's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No one knows but my manager and the medical director. As far as I know anyway. At my old job several administrative people knew because it was home health and I had to do daily check ins and check...

  18. RecoveryTrek unavailable for TPAPN participants after tonight 8/31

    Recovering_RN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just reread the info I got about the new Spectrum/Affinity system that is replacing RecoveryTrek for TPAPN. The letter they sent me said RecoveryTrek will be unavailable after 8/31, so I decided I'd...

  19. RecoveryTrek unavailable for TPAPN participants after tonight 8/31

    Recovering_RN replied to Recovering_RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Never mind. Too late! It's only 9:25 pm here on 8/31, and my access has already been removed. Oh

  20. Caught diverting methadone.

    Recovering_RN replied to Nursemel05's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If it were me I would wait and call her Monday. Hopefully she will give you the chance to self report. Even if they report you, you can self enroll too, call as soon as you get off the phone with her....

  21. Home Health on TPAPN

    Recovering_RN replied to texasgirl77's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I did home health for 8 months at the beginning of my 3 year contract. I didn't love it, but it was a job, and I do know other nurses who do love it so it's worth looking into. For the contract...

  22. TPAPN change to Affinity

    Recovering_RN replied to Kel65's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm assuming they haven't finished loading stuff for us yet. For me on the iPad App, I click on the Main Menu, then Documentation. You have the choice of several, including "Reports" and "Attendance"...

  23. Finding work after termination?

    Recovering_RN replied to Corpsman2OncRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Nope, does NOT seem trivial to me! Loss of income is huge, as is the embarrassment and humiliation in these types of situations. Even though it's not recovery related, I think you were correct in...

  24. TPAPN - New COC forms?

    Recovering_RN replied to Ash2213's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Never mind. I got my package today. I'm really glad I read about it here first though! Otherwise I would've had a heart attack when I saw a big envelope in my mailbox with the TPAPN sticker on

  25. TPAPN - New COC forms?

    Recovering_RN replied to Ash2213's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I haven't received anything yet. Does this mean we won't be using recoverytrek anymore? What's