CA BRN investigation

allnurses Guide · Feb 10

nurseinca california said:

02/2024

I recently received the devastating email from CA BRN informing me of the intervention program. I have not received anything else, tho this is fresh, just a few days ago. My employer reported me to the BRN that they are suspicious I was under the influence of something. No testing was done. I have a RX for norco due to having surgery on a displaced fracture. I was in a lot of pain that I took a norco before going to work. I was on my 7th day of working, I over worked my injury and therefore had significant pain. I had not taken the norco since my post op day #3 which was some months ago. I have been clear to return to work and returned November.

Question: do the majority that are under investigation by the BRN EVENTUALLY get placed on probation?

It appears that almost all with an Accusation are placed on probation.
Please share insight, light and or advice, desperately awaiting a response!

thank you all

If I were you I would obtain an attorney familiar with profression practice issues.

Hppy

Healer555 · Feb 11

Definitely lawyer up asap

nurseinca california · Feb 13

I am definitely hiring a lawyer. I've been doing so much reading and it seems that almost everyone gets put on probation... has anyone know or experienced otherwise?… meaning your investigation did NOT lead to probation.

Healer555 · Feb 13

nurseinca california said:

I am definitely hiring a lawyer. I've been doing so much reading and it seems that almost everyone gets put on probation... has anyone know or experienced otherwise?… meaning your investigation did NOT lead to probation.

I'm not in CA. I read way too much about what happened to other people and assumed I'd get a monitoring agreement for a sud I don't have and really made no effort to avoid this BS. I'd suggest just getting a lawyer and trying to avoid everything if I were you.

Universe93B · Feb 14

They suspected you of being under the influence of something but they didn't even test you - that's ridiculous on their part and a mistake. A "medical board" lawyer (who deals with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, etc) will know how to clear this situation for you.

beachynurse, ASN, BSN · Feb 15

Years ago, I was asked to do an impairment assessment on a teacher at my school. She was 3 sheets to the wind, and reeked of alcohol. Our school resource officer had her take a breathalyzer, and she blew well above the legal limit. Unfortunately, the Principal did not follow the policy, so she was able to return to teaching with no consequences.

kbrn2002, ADN, RN · Feb 19

I agree with seeking out a lawyer who should be able to get this cleared fairly easily. The first mistake on their part was in not testing you at all, they reported a suspicion but have no proof to back it up. Even if they had tested you I assume the only substance that would have shown is the med that you had an active prescription for so that should present no problem. I'm not a lawyer and not offering any legal advice here but it just seems to be common sense that there's not a case here, But then the BON of most if not all states is not known for their common sense so I still advise getting a lawyer to navigate this with you.

Erin1984 · Feb 20

Unfortunately the answer to your question is yes, the majority get put on probation. I am shocked at some of the stories of the people I've met through nurse support group that were put on probation. I am in California diversion. Your best bet is to get a good lawyer who will guide you through this process. The BRN is not your friend. Evaluators are not your friend. Be careful what you say to people. I know what you're going through and I'm sorry. YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS

CaliNurse14 · Mar 29

What ended up happening. How did your intervention email look like. Did it write you offering the option to join?

bayarea123 · Jul 13

Hi I was wondering if your email you received from the CA-BON looks like the one I received?

At first, I thought it was just a general email all licensed RNs got, but after some thought, I realized that I received the email around the same week I was having issues at work/discipline related to performance/mental health,

Has anyone else received this email? If so, did you end up joining?

NenaRN · Jul 13

bayarea123 said:

Hi I was wondering if your email you received from the CA-BON looks like the one I received?

At first, I thought it was just a general email all licensed RNs got, but after some thought, I realized that I received the email around the same week I was having issues at work/discipline related to performance/mental health,

Has anyone else received this email? If so, did you end up joining?

Hi there,

I received my notice via mail. But mine actually stated the BRN had received a complaint and that I had a certain number of days to respond to the offer..

BTW, the monitoring program at the moment is hell.. they're making a lot of changes, making it hard for people to complete the program.. these changes came without notice, and people like myself that were supposed to have completed the program already, are stuck indefinitely because of the new requirements with no sense of clear direction of what's expected of us.. be careful if this is the route you want to go..