About TPAPN

Helping Nurses | Safeguarding Patients

Download the TPAPN Matrix.

TPAPN safeguards patients by providing early identification, support, monitoring, accountability and advocacy to Texas nurses who have an identified substance use or mental health condition or related incident, so they may practice nursing safely.

TPAPN is a voluntary program funded by nurses’ licensure fees though the Texas Board of Nursing. Read more about the effectiveness of treatment programs. 

This graphic provides a quick overview of the TPAPN process. Click graphic for full-size image.