Admitted to diversion, do I have to get a lawyer?

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Admitted to diversion, do I have to get a lawyer? I refused a drug screen at work. Then explained to HR and EAP I have a drug addiction. They are keeping me as an employee because of my honesty. I completed inpatient rehab and 6 weeks IOP. I know I will be hearing from the Ohio board of nursing soon for diverting. As I did admit to diverting waste. My real question is lawyers are expensive and I would like to avoid that cost. I'm already signed up for OPHP (as you do not have to hear from the board first to enroll, it's part of OBON diversion program). Any advice for me when the board of nursing reaches out? How can I navigate this without a lawyer. I know it can be done. 

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Required, no; advised: yes.

A lawyer with experience dealing with a board of nursing(BON) will advocate for YOU to retain your license while a BON advocates for the public. Allnurses Nurse Recovery forum has much advice from those been in your position: seek legal council.  That forums support invaluable to nursing community,

The American Association of Nurse Attorneys referral service may be of interest to you.  Best wishes in your recovery.

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