TPAPN and Tx BON

[TxDogMom]

• 0Looking for advice from ANYONE who can help...
  
  I am about halfway through my board-ordered TPAPN program, and have tested positive on my last UA. After discussing with my CM, I am confused about what my options are and what I can or cannot do regarding work. I was sent home yesterday from work (mid-shift, and the urine was from last week), and was told by the CM that my case was going to be closed and sent to the BON. She told me that since I was "board mandated", TPAPN was unable to give me a second chance.
  **First issue here: TPAPN sent me paperwork for their "voluntary" program while I was in a 90-day inpatient rehab... I had no way to talk to anyone or ask questions, so I declined it since it was "voluntary." They in turn notified the board that I declined and so I was then mandated by the BON into TPAPN (so much for a "voluntary" program). I must add here that my choice for treatment (for alcoholism) was 100% on my own doing, I have never had any legal or work issues in my 26 years as a nurse.
  **questions: what happens next once TPAPN "closes my case"? Am I able to continue working until the board review? How long does that usually take? Does anyone recommend a lawyer, will it make any difference at all? Are there any "interim" programs I can do either with or outside of TPAPN while I am waiting for the board review, as in continued random UA's and AA program, etc, to show them I am serious about recovery (and I am even if it doesn't sound like it). Will I have an opportunity to plead my case to the board or am I just represented on a piece of paper? What usually happens to a license in this situation: suspension, revoke, etc?
  Does anyone have any suggestions for me at this point, I would greatly appreciate it. After 26 years, I am scared to death. I have no idea what I would do.
  Thanks so much to everyone in advance, prayers always welcome.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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