IPN intake, about being honest

[Rileysmama]

Hi, I'm moving from NC to FL. In NC, I'm enrolled in a non-disciplinary, voluntary program after I diverted. I approached IPN independent of applying for a FL license and IPN took a statement from me weeks ago as part of my intake.

I was was advised by my previous attorney not to disclose any prior diversion since I was only being charged with one count. I actually diverted for three years at two previous hospitals in another state but didn't tell that to the NC program. Upon intake with IPN, I told them exactly what I told NC, leaving out my prior use as advised by my then-attorney.

I have since retained anothervattoryney who was who was able to get my case dismissed and file for expungement. With my legal issues behind me, I would like to approach IPN and tell them I had this prior use. Of note, I still live in NC and am not under contract with IPN until I move.

I feel like like I got bad advice from my previous attorney and want to start in FL being completely honest. Nothing that I told IPN at intake wasn't true, I just left out three years of drug use prior to enrollment in the NC program.

Should I tell IPN everything before I go under contract or should I keep my mouth shut? My recovery program demands rigorous honesty but I don't want to hurt myself in the process.

[hppygr8ful, ASN, RN, EMT-I]

Hi, I'm moving from NC to FL. In NC, I'm enrolled in a non-disciplinary, voluntary program after I diverted. I approached IPN independent of applying for a FL license and IPN took a statement from me weeks ago as part of my intake.

I was was advised by my previous attorney not to disclose any prior diversion since I was only being charged with one count. I actually diverted for three years at two previous hospitals in another state but didn't tell that to the NC program. Upon intake with IPN, I told them exactly what I told NC, leaving out my prior use as advised by my then-attorney.

I have since retained anothervattoryney who was who was able to get my case dismissed and file for expungement. With my legal issues behind me, I would like to approach IPN and tell them I had this prior use. Of note, I still live in NC and am not under contract with IPN until I move.

I feel like like I got bad advice from my previous attorney and want to start in FL being completely honest. Nothing that I told IPN at intake wasn't true, I just left out three years of drug use prior to enrollment in the NC program.

Should I tell IPN everything before I go under contract or should I keep my mouth shut? My recovery program demands rigorous honesty but I don't want to hurt myself in the process.

There is definitely something to be said for "Rigorous honesty in all our affairs" it is the cornerstone of healthy recovery . It is unlikely this disclosure would change your contract except that ding so now would indicate that you lied during previous legal proceedings which may affect you legally. Fro what I understand Florida uses the same type of one size fits all program that other states use. Unless not telling cause you to feel as if you might relapse I would likely keep this information to myself. You will be in a program either way.

Hppy

[Rileysmama]

Thank you. Legal reprocussions is exactly why My lawyer told me to hold those cards close to the vest. Since those aren't an issue anymore I was thinking I should come clean. But yes, I'll be in a program. I'm probably in the minority but I need a structured program like IPN. I was a pretty sick puppy before I'll this happened and I don't ever want to go back.

Thanks!

[iluvivt, BSN, RN]

You paid the attorney to represent you and you should definitely follow their advice! Keep it to yourself because it can only hurt you at this point and you are already getting help.

[aflahe00]

I wouldn't say anything if I were you. Just forgive yourself, you were following what you thought was better advice. Move on. You have good intentions here but I think it may do more harm to yourself than good.