Nurses Self Reporting (MICH)

Just my .02, but in my situation, I self reported and ended up in a little better situation than the hospital calling and turning me in. I still ended up with 3 years of monitoring, inpatient treatment, random UDS, the whole 9 yards.

I don't know it I did myself any favors, but I went that route anyway. It would not hurt to seek the advice of a lawyer. Good luck to you.

Anne, RNC

Hang in there and try to take things one step at a time. I did not self report, was reported by employer and am in the same boat either way now. My experience with a friend though is that she did self report and it didn't really change anything. She still ended up being persecuted by the board even though it turns out it was charting errors rather than diverting. Self reporting didn't help her, because the board only waited to hear from the employer before taking any action on her case.
I suggest you continue to communicate with your employer, it is a long shot, but sometimes they don't report. Talking to someone through your local union (they will help you even if you are not a member) can be a lot of help as well. They will know how your state handles these things better than anyone, and then you have an advocate from the start.
If you are ready, NOW is the time to get help though. Look into treatment centers in your area, this can go a long way with the board if you have already gotten into treatment, at the very least, find some resources. NA, SMART, and Lifering (online) are good positive places to find some support and start getting yourself on a different path.
I know this feels like the end of the world right now (been there), but you are not alone, and you can get back to where you want to be. I am grateful you were caught before it was too late-this CAN be the best thing that ever happened to you.
My heart goes out to you-you are not alone.

As I said in your other thread, get a lawyer NOW and do what you are told.

Right!!!

Anne, RNC

Tanlie, what happened today? Were you terminated? Put on leave?

I live in Michigan as well. Was diverting..got caught (everyone does inevitably). I did not deny it though when confronted. My suggestion is to call your employer, ask if you have a eap and admit what you have done. From there, your hospital may suprise you and work with you if you are willing to get help. Mine did. If not, then go self report with hprp (the monitoring in MI). The phone number is 1-800-453-3784. The website is www.hprp.org. Some things to expect when self reporting.

They will probably want a inpatient stay, then 8-10 weeks of iop. It is typically a 3 year contract with drug screens, group meetings the first year, quarterly reports from worksite monitor, addictionist, and sponsor, narctic and overtime restricitons for usually 6 mos. The good news is you do what they say, when they say, how they say and you are able to work! Your license is safe, no record at all...as long as you are being monitored by hprp. I believe hprp destroys their documents after 7 years also.

It sounds like alot....and it is....but trust me, it is so much better than the life you were living. Please call them TODAY.....you can continue to work and dodge the state but it WILL catch up to you. Get help today, I promise you, one addict to another, you cannot do this alone.

I hated, I mean hated the program, but it saved my life and my career. Without it I would be on heroin, homeless or dead. In retrospect, now I see it was allot easier then the lying, manipulating and conning I did for years supporting my addiction.

Let us know how it goes, good luck and God bless

I woulld call your EAP, and also get started with tx, and make sure that they are aware that you are admitting to the diversion and that you want help. It seems that those that deny usually end up with criminal charges and BON investigations. The hospital has to report it in order to cover themselves, whenever they have discrepancy with scheduled meds... or risk DEA probs, as well as other regulatory agencies for mishandling of narcs...

It is NOT ever the same for all as far as the tx needed, but in light of your relapse and having past tx, it is usually recommended to attend a more intensive tx then the initial one, because it did not work. It is also based on the evaluation and, sad to say, what your insurance will cover also. I am unclear why you lack insurance, you did not say you were fired, and in any case, you would be covered with COBRA??

Also call HRPR today!!