HELP - falsely accused for diversion of meds

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Hi everyone I am new to this site and would really like some advice. I am an RN and was falsely accused by a hospice patients family for diversion of meds. The lady called my employer and said some meds were missing. I was given a drug test which I passed with flying colors as I did not do this. the lady signed for the medication when I delivered it it was all there. My job did an investigation and terminated me and now are reporting me to BON. I didn't do this and there is no evidence. It's her word against mine and now my life is ruined. I'm so stressed by this I am not sleeping well. I did consult an attorney. my question here is Is there even a case? Will the board dismiss this as there is no evidence. I cant believe this is happening to me. I don't use drugs. I served in the army for 13 years and we always had random drug tests. also 2 days later they laid off 20 nurses as the company is going broke. It all seems fishy to me. They don't have to pay me severence so they fire me. Please any suggestions are greatly appreciated. what will happen?

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
what will happen?
Welcome to Allnurses.com Inc...I am so sorry this is happening to you. Unfortunately, we do not have crystal balls to tell you what will happen. We can only speculate and conjecture at this point.

If your former employer is dishonest and/or trumps up claims of theft and diversion, there is a possibility that your licensure could be censured. There is a possibility that you may be required to complete an IPN (intervention program for nurses). All of these outcomes are possible, but no one really knows what will occur.

Good luck to you.

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Continue on with your attorney ...preferable one that specializes in such issues. Most of us never experience issues like this one, and for the few that do, outcomes vary greatly.

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Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.

Bless you....

and don't take this wrong, if you are innocent, you are innocent...

there re are situations in family dynamics.... That could be seeking a "scape goat" for their behaviors...

my best advise is seeking legal counsel, with administrative law experience, as dealing with BON...

keep us posted

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thank you all. I did contact the BON today today to see if any complaints have been made against my license and nothing has come across. It has been three weeks. I'm so confused and angry

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The American Association of Nurse Attorneys-- contact them for good counsel. Stat.

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Sorry you are going through this. Take care of yourself and best wishes.

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...I did contact the BON today today to see if any complaints have been made against my license and nothing has come across...

Why would you contact the BON? If you have an attorney, all communication regarding this matter should be through her or him.

Best wishes as you move forward through this situation.

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

You have received good advice. I just wanted to add my words of support and best wishes. I am so sorry this is happening to you.

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Silly question, I know, but how do you go about getting an attorney for nursing issues? I think I may need one myself.

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Silly question, I know, but how do you go about getting an attorney for nursing issues? I think I may need one myself.

AliNajaCat provided a link in her/his post above.

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Praying for you.

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