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Hello Nurses!

I am in the process of entering the CANDO program in AZ. I self-reported myself for narcotic diversion. I have so many questions. I was told to go in person to the Board to get more information about the program by the Director of this program. I was told by another nurse that this is an interview where they will ask me many questions regarding my narcotic diversion. Is this true? also, is anyone familiar with who may not be eligible for this program regarding narcotic diversion? What kind of employment in the nursing field can I apply while on this program? Can you share the types of restrictions on a nursing license once I enter into this program?. I was also told by someone that if I participate in this program my license would not be suspended due to narcotic diversion, how accurate is this?

Thank you everyone!

Butterfly =)

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Specializes in ER/ICU.

I am in it for a different reason in az. As long as your honest most theti e you will qualify for CANDO. now your license won't be suspended once in it. You won't even see it on there bcuz it's a confidential program. You do have to jump thru a lot of hoops. You'd have to do inpt treatment or IOP then a once a week program once that is over. I know Terros will do it for free if you lost your insurance. You also have to go to NA 2 times a week and a nurse recovery group once a week. You also have to Check in daily to see if you get drug tested that day (avg twice a month). U will have a narc restriction for one year from signing contract. Take a breath. Breathe. It sucks but it's worth it in the end. It will be difficult to work for the first four month (and really you can't until the BON says you can) but once you an ....if you can find a job it will get easier. I am in process of looking for job. That's the hardest part.

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Thank you so much for your informative response, I greatly appreciate it. Terros will do IOP for free? I was looking at their webpage and it says that for those without insurance there is a fee scale.

Thanks again!

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Specializes in ER/ICU.

They did mine for free. I think it's govt subsidized. The bad thing is it takes 12 wks at 4 days a week. I couldn't find another place tho. They also do the aftercare which is one day a week. If u r waiting on board I would get what you can done now bcuz the waiting is the hardest part

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hello butterfly,

I'm facing a similar issue. Is narc diversion is a criminal offense? i guess it is. how did you handle the legal aspect of this? we're you fired from your previous employer did they call the board?

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