Published Sep 14, 2007
Murphyrn1955
22 Posts
You will find that most hospitals say they are TPAPIN friendly. but are not. It is a fact. They just find another reason to not hire you so that you can't involve the Americans with Disabilities Act.
TPAPN won't allow yo to work in any medical field...even as a CNA. Get a fun job and live life to its fullest and forget TPAPN!
pedsnurze1
77 Posts
What is TPAPN?
Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses...they are a joke.
RNRutRO
126 Posts
Murph-
What gives? Are you having a hard time finding a job? Need some advice?
I agree TPAPN is NOT fun, but it's doable. And "yes" it's harder to find a job, but I found one and so have other's here.
For me, it was a way to keep my license and without anything on my license. I don't always like it, but I'm doing it. I've had some rough days too. So, if there is anything that I can do, let me know. Good luck!
Hi and thanks for your support. I truly appreciate it. I think it was the counselor I had. There was no pleasing her. I had a theft....everything I woned and missed a call in by 5 minutes. She referred me to the BON and I gave them my license on a silver platter. It has left a very bad taste in my mouth for TPAPN. I loved nursing and I was good at it. As for the drugs..My ex husband who was abusive was stalking me. I couldn't sleep at night. I did something I deeply regret so that I could rest. Now...a good career is over. I could work with the BON but to have them looking over my shoulders for 3 years??? I am 52...by the time they decided I could practiced independently I'd be ready to retire. I have to say though...that for me..the Board understood better than TPAPN. At least they listened.
Nurseforatu
14 Posts
I have found it impossible to find a nursing job while on TPAPN and would love some pointers on what I'm doing wrong. I've already been on TPAPN for 1 1/2 years and have had to get a job at Wal-Mart just to try and help with the bills. I am beginning to feel like throwing in the towel as it is time consuming and costing me 55 a month I don't have to stay on TPAPN, so if anyone has any suggestions I'm all ears.
TheCommuter, BSN, RN
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