RecoveryTrek drug screens

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Specializes in CVICU.

I am a little perplexed and was wondering if any nurses having experience with RecoveryTrek's drug screens may have insight. I have been in TPAPN since 1/2012 and have been 100% compliant. But this is 3rd week in a row I have been selected for random urine drug screen. I am confused. All my results have been negative, none of my specimens have been dilute and my urine creatinine levels are normal but on high end of normal. Is this just the randomization of it? Because it is becoming quite frequent now when it wasn't before, or am I missing something? I would appreciate any feedback. Thank you.

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I'm about to join the Extended Evaluation Program, a step down program of TPAPN.

EEP is confidential with no work restrictions if compliant for 12 months if all goes right.

EEP states that the frequency of random drug screens are 1-3 per month, so I guess don't feel too bad.

I know this doesn't help much but at least you know you're not alone =/.

How is it going for you? Job? Are you still stressed?

I have some questions about where RecoveryTrek allows participants to submit specimens.

I am a dialysis nurse that works 6a-10p at times, where would I go if I get selected on days I work?

I lose sleep thinking about this whole situation.

Thanks!

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

It may just be the luck of the draw...all you can do is keep filling the cups when they ask you. Try to not let it stress you out and hang in there!

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thanks!

are you working again yet?

what happens when you get selected during scheduled work hours?

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Hi I am on EEP recovery trek and I did a drug screen 7 days ago and the results are not posted on the website. Do you know how long it normally takes? Thanks.

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tweety- it varies according to which test is being done- i did once have a test that took over a week- finally called them- & they told me it was because of the test being done.

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I am a little perplexed and was wondering if any nurses having experience with RecoveryTrek's drug screens may have insight. I have been in TPAPN since 1/2012 and have been 100% compliant. But this is 3rd week in a row I have been selected for random urine drug screen. I am confused. All my results have been negative, none of my specimens have been dilute and my urine creatinine levels are normal but on high end of normal. Is this just the randomization of it? Because it is becoming quite frequent now when it wasn't before, or am I missing something? I would appreciate any feedback. Thank you.

I too joined TPAPN in January on 2012. the first few months I was test 1-2 times a month and now I am tested 3 times a month and my screens have all been negative. I called TPAPN and because I was being tested almost every week, they told me that you can be tested 2-3 times a month and it can be back to back. It just depends on the luck of the draw. Hope this helps good luck.

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I have been told that there are certain periods of time in recovery that are known to be "high risk relapse." And i told me that recovery programs will increase testing around these times. I believe they are the first week out of rehab, 30 days, 3 month, & the 1 year mark.

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What is difference between EEp and TPAPN programs? Only have to deal with either program for a year sounds better.

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Dont lose sleep..I did for nothing. They will test you back to back a couple of times. I did weeklyx12, the every other week x12, then q month x6..I still ended up taking 1 or 2 extras...I should be on my last one..we'll see. Oh and the board can throw an observed at any time

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