help!! nurse under the influence at work

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I recently changed jobs to a ft position at an outpatient center while still keeping my foot in the hospital per diem. I have never worked out of the hospital so maybe that's why I'm so confused. At the outpatient center I STRONGLY believe a nurse is under the influence of something and I also saw her divert meds that should've been wasted. I reported it to management that was present when I first noticed. Today she clearly was not functioning well pin point pupils and unable to explain what was going on. I mentioned it again and I was told "were aware.. there's nothing we can . It's not like she can re ally hurt a patient here". I don't know what else to do. I don't feel safe working beside her. I don't like her near patients but feel stuck! Any advice ? Thanks

ESME12 I totally didn't think about it !! I've actually been an AN member but can't remeber my other login email password it's been so long. I use the name for something else online . I work w vented pts at the hospital.

Specializes in CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching.

Whatever you do, document. If you speak to management about the problem, follow up with an email that summarizes the facts you discussed with your manager. If she does harm someone later on, you can prove that you alerted your manager to the problem.

Contact the Board of Nursing and report her;;

Specializes in Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgical.

You know the phrase CYA? Yes, that`s yours I speak of. Report to the BON if you are sure. I`m assuming she got into some narcs.

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