TPAPN and Tx BON

thank you!

I was in a 3 year monitoring program, had only a few months to go and tested positive for etg. Never had any problems prior. I had to voluntarily surrender my license until board review. I ended up getting 4 more years and instead of a monitoring it became a probationary agreement which means I have a discipline on my record. It was literally the worst case scenario. I never had any marks against my record or any legal problems. My monitoring agreent stemmed from a DUI I received 10 years prior to getting a nursing license.........I did get a lawyer who was of no help, but I would still recommend one. Good luck and I wish I had better news for you. I'll cross my fingers for you.

They may suspend your lic for one year and monitor you instead of tpapn, they can give you a "stay" meaning they dont actually suspend it. They may refer you back to TPAPN. You need drug screen to show sobriety. After reading board minutes regarding board monitoring vs tpapn the board monitoring us shorter and there are fewer drug screens. The downfall is thats it becomes public record where tpapn is confidential.

I'm sorry this happened. It is a frightening experience. I weathered probation with the BON and I can state that the time comes when you won't care what info is out there about you. You can see it through. I may incur the wrath of other posters her so forgive me. ...but will someone please state the naked truth instead of vague intimations and euphemisms such as, ..."a u/a came back positive." Healing really started for me when I was able to call a spade a spade and say loud and clear without self-loathing: "I drank 3 glasses of wine while on-call and got charged with a DUI." We love you no matter what. You can walk through anything. Get a sponsor and work back carefully the anatomy of your relapse. You can and will get a job when on probation honey. Love and ((((hugs)))) Paidmydues

So sorry this is happening to you. Its too bad that tpan doesn't tell you what you tested positive for, because most positives without using is for urine etoh due to diabetic, and or ETG which is another form of alcohol which can be positive without drinking, just from exposure to everyday products.

At least CA and FL will tell you what you tested positive for and let a MRO(medical review officer) review case.

From what the other posts say is that you can be referred to probation monitoring and still work. Hang in there

Gabby

My only advice is to go on the tx bon website and read what others have been handed down. Until you get a notice saying your license is suspended then keep working. Definitely go to AA, start over 90/90 and have proof that you're doing this. Hire an attorney in Austin that has experience working with the board.

They said I was positive for "methamphetamines"... so yes, I have appealed and am having a MRO done. Never took "meth" or "amphetamines" in my life, just here for alcohol. In all honesty, I did try OTC diet pills for about a week and I'm guessing that is what is showing "positive." As an OTC, can the board call that a "positive?" Bad decision on my end, I know.

Test date for + was 3/10, and they send me in again on 3/14 and 3/18. The one done on 3/14 came back negative, and that was done BEFORE I had the positive results of the 3/10 test. I have no doubt that the one done yesterday (3/18) will be negative as well.

Ironic part is TODAY 3/19 is my 2 year sober birthday, and I am having a hard time being happy about it. This whole thing has pushed all of my FEARS to the forefront. While I am unbelievably grateful to be SOBER it is a little hard to find the gratitude at this moment, but I am trying.

post what diet pills, to help others avoid. hopefully you still have the container?

They said I was positive for "methamphetamines"... so yes, I have appealed and am having a MRO done. Never took "meth" or "amphetamines" in my life, just here for alcohol. In all honesty, I did try OTC diet pills for about a week and I'm guessing that is what is showing "positive." As an OTC, can the board call that a "positive?" Bad decision on my end, I know.

Test date for + was 3/10, and they send me in again on 3/14 and 3/18. The one done on 3/14 came back negative, and that was done BEFORE I had the positive results of the 3/10 test. I have no doubt that the one done yesterday (3/18) will be negative as well.

Ironic part is TODAY 3/19 is my 2 year sober birthday, and I am having a hard time being happy about it. This whole thing has pushed all of my FEARS to the forefront. While I am unbelievably grateful to be SOBER it is a little hard to find the gratitude at this moment, but I am trying.

Keep your head up!

Just got off the phone with the MRO who wouldn't even LISTEN to my list of meds/OTC's, said the ONLY way for the test to be positive is from taking medication, either for ADD/ADHD/narcolepsy. I denied taking any of these because I know I did NOT. Now I just sit and wait. sigh.

Been there done that...yes you can still work after TPAPN closes your case and refers you to the board. Your contract is over with them. You will, at some point, receive a letter from the BON stating you are under investigation for violating your TPAPN agreement. It could take up to a year for all this to unfold. In the meantime continue you drug screens with Recovery Trek. You just need to call them and let them know you are doing this on your own. I did 2 a month. Continue your meetings too. When the BON eventually finds you guilty and they always do, you will have to sign a contract with them for another 3ys. Provide them with your negative drug screens and meetings. The BON's program is less stringent than TPAPN. They require 2 meetings a week and MUCH LESS paperwork. If you are a repeat offender with them they may suspend you for a year. Highly unlikely if this is your first time with them. Stay strong, clean and good luck!!!