Investigation by BON?

[mississippiRN71]

I was terminated 2 months ago for taking a narcotic - urine drug screen was neg. I can't find out for sure if I was reported to the nursing board. The BON hasn't contacted the facility - I'm still good friends with the DON.  Is there a slim chance I was fired but not reported?  Thanks in advance! 

[chare]

I know that you asked about retaining counsel in another thread.  In my lay opinion...

1. If you have done so, you should direct all questions to her or him as he or she would be in the best position to advise you as to your best course of action.
2. If you have not, do so as soon as possible.  When you do so, ideally you should retain one with experience handling this type of case with your state's board of nursing.  If you are unable to locate one, you might consider The American Association of Nurse Attorneys (TAANA).  
3. Regardless of which of the preceding two statements is applicable, quit discussing this with everyone: friends, family, former coworkers and supervisors, anonymous internet boards, etc.  The internet isn't as anonymous as we think.  Always remember the quote attributed to Ben Franklin, "Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead" and assume that once you tell anyone, anything, it's just a matter of time til it becomes common knowledge.

Best wishes as you work through this.