RN's in Diversion

Explain the diversion program

The Diversion program is punishment for nurses who steal drugs from their patients, recreationally or habitually indulge in marijuana and other street drugs (whether at work or not, and evidence may be a positive preemployment or random drug test that is reported to the board), get a DUI, or the very few who are just plain unlucky. The nurse is mandated to 12 step meetings, outpatient and/or inpatient treatment, random drug testing and is suspended from practice and works with restrictions for a certain time period. The nurse can't leave town without permission from the Diversion Committee, among other rules. It lasts form 3-5 years, and if completed sucessfully, it doesn't go on your record. If not, the nurse's case is turned over to the board.

I am currently in the diversion program, was addicted to Vicodin. I entered voluntarily, and have had 2 years of 100% compliance. Have recently had 3 false positive tests for alcohol. Do not drink and never had, took a polygraph and passed, but am still being punished for this ETG positive. I know there are others out there who have gone or are going through this, please help!! I face action against my license, and loosing my job. I made a mistake and am aware that if that was not the case, I would not be here, but I have paid my debt, and deserve a fair chance. My only option is to quit diversion and take my chances with the board as I have no earthly idea how to have a negative test!!