Drug addicted nursing

Nurses General Nursing

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Last year I was involuntarily let go from my job for using a controlled substance for my own personal use. I immediately got help, attended intensive outpatient rehabilitation and was diagnosed with Opiate Addiction. The state has suspended my license and will reinstate it if I abide by the many stipulations imposed on their order.

I have no problem doing this except I am not sure it is legal for them to make me disclose my addiction to my employer in order to get my license back. Keep in mind that I work for an insurance company, I am not in patient care or in no way a care giver.

I'd like to know anyone's thoughts on this matter or if anyone has had or knows anyone in a similar situation.

Specializes in MCH,NICU,NNsy,Educ,Village Nursing.

Check what your BON says. Hang in there

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