Help?? Can I hear from someone who has had disciplinary actions against them?

bargainhound, RN · Nov 6, 2003

what were the actions for?

what was the punishment?

what is the next step/consequence to you?

Braves girl · Nov 6, 2003

I worked in an outpatient facility (open only a few months prior to my arrival) with no policies or procedures. To make a really long story short, the board of nursing was called in. I received a reprimand, probationary license and have to complete a med. administration class.

Braves girl · Nov 6, 2003

let me add the problem was improper documentation of controlled substances..sorry, i guess that would be helpful to know.

bargainhound, RN · Nov 6, 2003

From what you said ....it should just be a simple matter to go ahead and meet the requirements they have set for you and then it will all be behind you....just get through the test and get your license back up to par...

Well, controlled substances does throw a kink in things....

you must be able to prove you are not misappropriating the drugs in any way....if you have witnesses for wastes, etc, you can protect yourself from further problems....always follow standard

practice when handling controlled drugs....to protect yourself and also from anyone who might abuse the system and incriminate you.

Braves girl · Nov 6, 2003

It really should be quite simple...my foolish pride is killing me though. And I am having a tough time finding someone to hire me with a restricted license. I guess it will just take time. I start my class next week....but I really need someone to give me a chance to prove myself.

bargainhound, RN · Nov 6, 2003

Keep going to interviews. Someone will give you a chance.

Be prepared with character references and/or letters for employers that interview you. Be willing to try something different for a while

in order to get back to work.....things will work out.

Braves girl · Nov 6, 2003

Thanks so much for your replies. I will use your advice.

sjoe · Nov 6, 2003

"I worked in an outpatient facility (open only a few months prior to my arrival) with no policies or procedures. To make a really long story short, the board of nursing was called in. I received a reprimand, probationary license and have to complete a med. administration class."

Hopefully, this will be a lesson to everyone who works in a place without formal, and enforced, nursing/medical/drug policies and procedures( not to mention, without unions). "We're all like family here," or "We've always done it this way," does not cut it when the BON or another agency hits the fan. (There are a LOT of such scofflaw facilities in this country.)

And guess who is left hanging out to dry. Again. The gullible RN who "just wanted to fit in" and was not professional enough, frankly, to quickly develop needed policies and make sure they were implemented and enforced--meanwhile, not breaking the law him/herself.

We need to protect our OWN licenses and our own practices, NO MATTER WHAT any employer says. (See also the current thread about the Kentucky nurses being disciplined and fired.) That is one of the lowest priorities of any employer. (See also the current thread about violence against an RN in the ER.)

Braves girl · Nov 6, 2003

Thanks for the advice...I have definately learned a lesson.