tpapn

J.e.n.n · Sep 14, 2011

4horsiz what kind of medication did you take? I am understand it that you must work for a 12 month period continuously for 64 hours a month to complete the program. I received a book that listed medications that were safe and ones that would result in a positive reading. There are no promises that the list is all inclusive. I have actually never worked as a nurse and had to complete the program as a condition of my declaratory order. I know it will be an uphill battle to find a job but according to previous posts LTC sounds like the best option while on the program. I wish all participants good luck! I have been sober for many years now and felt a little like I was starting at the bottom of the mountain yet again. Like I will never escape my past mistakes but that has passed since I got the first few AA meetings out of the way. In fact it made me remember just how far I have come!!!!! I'll let you know how I feel again after I have been turned down ten or so times. I hope I can remain positive!

Future NP., ADN, BSN, CNA, LVN · Oct 8, 2011

5 motnhs to go!!

passingthru · Oct 17, 2011

Hey, Just wanted to know do you have to do 2 more years on your restart?

Future NP., ADN, BSN, CNA, LVN · Oct 17, 2011

I believe so..I saw a posting a while back the nurse had 2months to go and he for some reason had to restart the program 24months again..

Future NP., ADN, BSN, CNA, LVN · Nov 11, 2011

3months 2 weeks and 5 days till march 2012... anytime in march and god willing i should be done with this program.. if i can do it anyone can.. i wish everybody the best of luck.. god bless and remember one day at a time..

Future NP., ADN, BSN, CNA, LVN · Nov 11, 2011

TXRN did you finish already? if so how are you? what is the end like? any last thing or things your case manager required let me know

Future NP., ADN, BSN, CNA, LVN · Nov 11, 2011

congrats on finishing txrn2!!! i can almost see the finish line!!! im supposed to finish i guess anytime in march.. i cant wait not to pay the lab!! ive spent too too much money on it.. it was a costly lesson and i grew up and learned from this program so much.. how was it the last day? last phone call?! did you have a quartley with ur boss and advocate or case manger..? did you get a certificate or how does it work?! let me know

TXRN2 · Nov 11, 2011

@ bl lvn- the ending is very non-dramatic. my quarterly was scheduled for a couple of weeks before- no extra meeting required. i spoke with my case manager- to ask if i needed to do anything else- & did not. she sends out letters to your supervisor, yourself, & advocate! &, yes, it will be great not to have to pay the lab fees! indeed- a very costly but much-needed lesson!! take care & best of luck to you!!

batman9 · Nov 19, 2011

hello. im a lvn in texas and im in tpapn. i have 7months to go.. just do everything they tell you to do.. trust me.. if anyone is new to tpapn or has questions hit me up with a message..

Been with TPAPN for 4 months now,compliant but still unemployed.Do you have any suggestion or specific facilities to where i could apply?currently,i live in dallas and im considering moving to katy/houston.any advice on how to get that job?

batman9 · Nov 20, 2011

anybody,when do you start counting your 2 years with tpapn?the moment you got in the program or you start when you get that job?

TXRN2 · Nov 20, 2011

your 2 yrs starts when you actually sign your agreement. as far as the job hunt goes- there have been threads specific to that on this forum. i know dialysis is recovery-friendly- simply because there are no narcotics involved, so the key restriction is not a problem. best of luck!!

batman9 · Nov 20, 2011

Thank you TxRn2!