In need of so much support and information from fellow Tpapn nurses. I have been on Tpapn for 18 months, no problems, take only prescribed meds per dr. (Celexa, relpax, lasix, and phenergan PRN for migraines, hydroxyzine for severe allergic reaction to the sun.) my drug screen came back positive for temezapam, which I have not taken. I asked for my split specimen to be retested by an outside lab, as I know I did not take any form of benzo's. my case manager was not very helpful, in fact, I called about the positive before they even knew it existed. I was told by my CM, that unless I say that I took the drug, I cannot continue in the program. I am self reported to Tpapn. Pending the second test, I have been suspended from work and am at risk of losing my job. I do not know where to go from here. From what Tpapn CM tells me, false positives, do not exist in their system.
Anyone else have a similar experience with false positives...
Your post touches my heart, because it is what I want to do also. Thanks be to god that I have had a good employer to stand by me. However, this weekend I received an order from the BON ordering me to enroll in Tpapn relating to charges in association with the drug use, to which I disclosed on my renewal, over a year ago. Now, CM is on vacay again, and I'm freaking out. I'm supposed to complete my Tpapn in March 2014! So am I having to do another term or finish, or extend it due to the recent change from 2-3 years. Oh my god, like it's not been stressful enough. I can't wait to be an advocate and eventually a CM so that I can be so much more helpful to others.
still waiting, sent the BON some docs and a letter asking for reconsideration. I am not sure why there is not a grandfathering of participants who were already in TPAPN when they changed terms. However, I have followed rules to the T. Go to meetings, never missed a log in or drug screen, and despite the false positive, have kept my head up, been positive, and never argued anything they have asked, i have jumped through rings of fire. I am only asking for consideration, but my advocate says highly unlikely they will change their mind. it's a money thing, more drug screens along with a $500.00 fee that they are assessing me now that it is board ordered. Don't know how long it will take before I receive an answer. but this too shall pass. Thanks for your support
I share your same fear about what will happen next. I'm in month 24 (2yr contract ends 1st week Jan, 14) with TPAPN and I'm wondering what will happen related to the recent change from a 2-3 year contract. My advocate says I will be grandfathered, never missed a login, never failed a UA, (scares the hell out of me every time I have to donate). I'm 3 weeks away from freedom, and sit here trying not to over stress about if they will stick another year on me just because they can. I've only spoken to my CM 3 time in the 2 years, staying off their radar for my own peace of mind, guess all I can do is wait and see. Good luck to you. Peace
The paperwork for TPAPN is so confusing! I had help from my LCDC who worked for TPAPN in the past to help me complwtw iit. My CM is not very friendly at all...I thought TPAPN was to help us. My Advocate is very friendly and nice, not degrading like my CM.
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Cat,
Your post touches my heart, because it is what I want to do also. Thanks be to god that I have had a good employer to stand by me. However, this weekend I received an order from the BON ordering me to enroll in Tpapn relating to charges in association with the drug use, to which I disclosed on my renewal, over a year ago. Now, CM is on vacay again, and I'm freaking out. I'm supposed to complete my Tpapn in March 2014! So am I having to do another term or finish, or extend it due to the recent change from 2-3 years. Oh my god, like it's not been stressful enough. I can't wait to be an advocate and eventually a CM so that I can be so much more helpful to others.