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I diverted  one Norco at work and got caught today  . I'm terrified.  I've been through probation with the MS board of nursing - that was 2019 to 2022 .   Does anyone know how the board might respond to a second time? I've been clean for 6 years. This was so stupid of me . I've been with at this LTC center for 5 years and I got hired with them under probation .  They are very supportive and DON said she will help me all she can .  I just don't know what to expect .  Anyone been through this twice? 

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Since this is a second occurrence, the Board will likely take it very seriously, but your response from this point forward can make a huge difference. You will most likely face a suspension from many stories I have seen here. With that in mind,  be proactive and self-report to your state's monitoring or recovery program before the state catches on to you, if possible. It could save you from that suspension because of your initiative. 

Lean on your DON's support and although a lawyer may or may not help you should get legal guidance from an attorney experienced in nursing board cases in your state. Documentation of ongoing sobriety (tests, therapy, meetings, or monitoring compliance from before) will also help show your continued commitment to recovery and safe practice.

Most importantly: don't isolate yourself. Reach out to your sponsor, therapist, or peer support. You've come back once, and you can rebuild again with transparency and support.

 

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Thank you. I'm just terrified 

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mississippiRN71 said:

Thank you. I'm just terrified 

Did the DON say she will report it? 

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She hasn't said  yet. I'm getting drug tested at Labcorp today . On my way there now . It will show the Norco but in small amt I'm sure . Plus I take Bp med with a diuretic so I hope it's not too dilute. I drank a protein drink to help that but I've had an energy drink and water today 🤦🏻‍♀️

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mississippiRN71 said:

She hasn't said  yet. I'm getting drug tested at Labcorp today . On my way there now . It will show the Norco but in small amt I'm sure . Plus I take Bp med with a diuretic so I hope it's not too dilute. I drank a protein drink to help that but I've had an energy drink and water today 🤦🏻‍♀️

There is a Facebook group called Nurses in Recovery that you should join. You can get a lot of  quicker input there. I am sorry you're going through this. God is on your side! 

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It was reported to HR so I'm sure it's being sent to the board . I'm 54 with health problems . I don't know know if I can go through this again 

I will check it out thanks 

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mississippiRN71 said:

It was reported to HR so I'm sure it's being sent to the board . I'm 54 with health problems . I don't know know if I can go through this again 

I think for sure it'll be reported to the boards since HR is involved. How did they find out? 

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A nurse I work with reported me . I was preparing narcs for discharge and took 1 then the count was off.  She looked at it while I was in a morning meeting 

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mississippiRN71 said:

A nurse I work with reported me . I was preparing narcs for discharge and took 1 then the count was off.  She looked at it while I was in a morning meeting

did you come clean right away when they asked?

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I did . I was upfront about it 

I really appreciate you talking to me 

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In some states a second strike is monitoring for the rest of your career.  

People have done worse and kept their career.  

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