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license was suspended - documentation errors

Hello everyone, yesterday the BON called me and told me my license was suspended due to my documentation errors!!! I am so distraught, I had started a new job in the ER (my true love) and was having a great time, I was immediately accepted by the other nurse and the MD's. Now today I had to go to my supervisor and tell her about all this crap..The hospital that accused me of doc errors, that my husband still works there, gave him a dollar an hour raise and a thousand dollar bonus, to "soften the blow" of what they did to me....IS THAT NOT CROOKED OR WHAT??? They feel guilty for this, but now I am out of work and I dont know the details of what the BON wants me to do...it cant be rehab or anything like that because the problem was a couple of documentation errors!! I dont understand. Maybe if I was a druggie I would get off easier. I dont know what to do... I need advice on this. There were many drugs also missing at the hospital, I was cleared of that, but everyone thinks thats why I got fired. Now people at other hosp in the area are talking "about the nurse that was fired because she was doing drugs". How can i clear my name, I love nursing, I want to return but I cant even think straight right now.

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lisa, i am so sorry that this has not resolved itself and seems to be getting worse. i'm with the others, something does not seem right here. i believe to protect themselves legally, they need to send something in writing to you. a phone call is not going to do it. like others have said, one or two documentation errors isn't gonna get you as much as suspended. i would confirm with the bon in your state, see if your license is suspended. i believe it is possible that someone is playing a cruel prank on you.

overall, something is not right here. something is missing...

we are with you, but please please please... contact an attorney asap!!! the longer you go w/o representation, the more damage could be done.

best of luck and please keep us updated!

Hello everyone, yesterday the BON called me and told me my license was suspended due to my documentation errors!!! I am so distraught, I had started a new job in the ER (my true love) and was having a great time, I was immediately accepted by the other nurse and the MD's. Now today I had to go to my supervisor and tell her about all this crap..The hospital that accused me of doc errors, that my husband still works there, gave him a dollar an hour raise and a thousand dollar bonus, to "soften the blow" of what they did to me....IS THAT NOT CROOKED OR WHAT??? They feel guilty for this, but now I am out of work and I dont know the details of what the BON wants me to do...it cant be rehab or anything like that because the problem was a couple of documentation errors!! I dont understand. Maybe if I was a druggie I would get off easier. I dont know what to do... I need advice on this. There were many drugs also missing at the hospital, I was cleared of that, but everyone thinks thats why I got fired. Now people at other hosp in the area are talking "about the nurse that was fired because she was doing drugs". How can i clear my name, I love nursing, I want to return but I cant even think straight right now.

I, too, live in louisiana. I just reread over the rules/regs of the BON...situations that would ultimately lead to a license susupension are pretty involved processes, with several steps prior to that...including an investigation and possibly a hearing...with you aware of the process as it is occurring...and ultimately if some decision is made...a formal written agreement re: the disciplinary action and what may be done in the future to reinstate your license....also, you can go on the la BON website...put in your ss# and it should tell you if your license is active or suspended.

Kathryn

Doesn't sound right to me at all, though interesting! 1)BON wouldn't suspend licensure by phone 2)Facilities don't give $1000 bonuses and raises based solely on regret.

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Good Lord, can this really be a cruel joke on you? I can't imagine a mind so sadistic.

I agree with the other posters; something just doesn't seem right about your situation. Please get to the bottom of this and let us know what happens.

This exact thing is happening to me right now. I have been a nurse for 4 years, helped this new surgical hospital in the set up of the Pacu, been working there for 1 1/2 years now, no complaints, very respected by everyone in the facility-----untill narc discrepencies started appearing on the old-timey sign out sheet, othe nurses forgot to sign my wasteages when we got real busy, but they always covered each others butt, not mine, now i look like the only one with a problem. passed 3 drug screens over a 4 week period, they decided to fire me for documentation narcotic descrepencies, (about 12 over a 5 month period) after they harassed me, accused me of taking the drugs, being an addict, etc etc... my husband is a scrub tech there and he was harassed about me and our home life, if I acted weird, drugged, did I have syringes at home, all kinds of crappy questions. Then they decided they could be sued for defamation of character and just fired me over the documentation errors. now they said they have to turn me in to the BON, just to make life worse. The bad thing is the DON and the administrator at the facility are the only ones who researched the incidences, they did not involve any authorties what so ever (DEA, DHH, local police) I feel like they did not follow due process or something. it was like I was guilty untill proven innocent?? Now they fire me for documentation yada yada yada and the entire city thinks I have been a drug abuser, and I havent, any support or advice out there??

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Originally Posted by lisa bear rn

Thank you for that, I needed it! What a way to learn a lesson, geez! no the facility that started all this, fired me for "narc documentation errors" after they greatly interrogated me, accused me of being a drug user, or if I wasnt using (drug screens negative) , selling the medication or giving it to a friend!! Everyone at the hospital thinks I was fired for narcotics abuse, not for the doc errors, and I live in an average sized city, and I KNOW rumors are going to fly!!! I already started a new job....but I am just waiting for the BON to knock on my door....I just want peace of mind and my normal, boring life back!!! thanks for listening...

I am still waiting to hear from the BON, its been three weeks since my ex employer accused to report me for my errors. While my husband still works there, poor baby, he is harassed every day, the other day the CEO and DON pulled him into their office and asked if there was anything they could do to make things better, they sugessted money, a raise. He was very insulted and it was clear they feel guilty about the way they treated me. And I hope they do, I hope none of them can sleep at night and when they close their eyes, they see my crying face, pleeding for a second chance, to prove my self. Pretty brutal huh, but they have almost ruined my life, definately my peace of mind that we all take for granted. what to do.........

I found this original post of hers to help some of you that haven't followed it.

Woogy

Hmmm....12 narc discrepancies in 5 months sounds like quite alot... :stone

i thought it sounded familiar.

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Originally Posted by lisa bear rn

I found this original post of hers to help some of you that haven't followed it.

Woogy

Yep, I knew this was the same OP. I did not go back and see what was posted after I deleted the subscription to the first thread.

Yep, sounds fishier and fishier!!!!!!!!!!

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Hello everyone, yesterday the BON called me and told me my license was suspended due to my documentation errors!!! I am so distraught, I had started a new job in the ER (my true love) and was having a great time, I was immediately accepted by the other nurse and the MD's. Now today I had to go to my supervisor and tell her about all this crap..The hospital that accused me of doc errors, that my husband still works there, gave him a dollar an hour raise and a thousand dollar bonus, to "soften the blow" of what they did to me....IS THAT NOT CROOKED OR WHAT??? They feel guilty for this, but now I am out of work and I dont know the details of what the BON wants me to do...it cant be rehab or anything like that because the problem was a couple of documentation errors!! I dont understand. Maybe if I was a druggie I would get off easier. I dont know what to do... I need advice on this. There were many drugs also missing at the hospital, I was cleared of that, but everyone thinks thats why I got fired. Now people at other hosp in the area are talking "about the nurse that was fired because she was doing drugs". How can i clear my name, I love nursing, I want to return but I cant even think straight right now.

I'm in agreement with a lot of the other responses. Something sounds fishy here. The first thing I would do would be to call the BON and find out if they were the ones who really called you. Someone may be playing a practical joke on you (not much of a joke). While you have the BON on the horn ask them what their procedure is when disciplining a licensee. In most states, you would be notified in writing about what is going on and given the opportunity to request a hearing to present your side of the issue. If you have made serious medication or documentation errors you should have been notified by your employer about them as well. Your employment would have been in jeopardy long before your license was.

How is it that all kinds of people are talking about this? Who else beside you knows anything about your personnel matters?

If you find that someone is pulling a joke on you, make sure the BON knows what has happened to you.

Thanks..I did read this story, too...I didn't realize it was the same person. I agree with katwoman...12 narc discrepancies is alot! The facility had no choice, but to investigate and their conclusion is no suprise either. Still, the whole story is not adding up.

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Originally Posted by lisa bear rn

I found this original post of hers to help some of you that haven't followed it.

Woogy

I thought it sounded familiar.

I vote for this thread to be closed.

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I just finished reading through your old posts. You need to get in touch with the BON now and find out what your rights are in regard to disciplinary action by the board. Suspension is not the end of the world. Your license has not been terminated so there is hope. There is usually an out for you. It often involves a period similar to being on probation and documenting some education. Don't ignore what the BON is doing. Your former employer has most likely sent them copies of the documentation discrepancies that your termination was based on. You should have an opportunity to defend your position and you should take advantage of that. You will have to own up to your own failure to sign out narcs and get a co-signer for disgarded unused narcs, but make sure you make the board aware of the outdated signout procedures the surg center was using. You may have the right to subpeona some of your co-workers to appear before the board and force them to testify under oath what your routine regarding the signing out of narcotics was. I would also let them know how your former employers have questioned your husband and make sure the board receives copies of the results of your drug testing. You can always have your own independent testing done on a stand of your hair.

Own up to what you have done. It sounds like you were very lackadaisical in the way you handled narcotics. Admit it to the board and let them know what you have learned from this experience and that you don't want to lose your license. It is important to demonstrate to the board that you are sincere in doing whatever it takes to correct this situation and learn where you erred and your desire to rehabilitate yourself. Don't just sit around and let this happen. Get active and advocate for yourself with the board. If your state board publishes a quarterly accounting of the licensees who they have disciplined you will find that the people who get their licenses permanently revoked are those who consistently fail drug tests, fail to report to rehab programs or who repeat their offenses. Do not admit to something you did not do. This is not a soap opera and you will not be a hero doing that. Continue to maintain the truth of the situation from your side of the story. The board members will see the facts and see that these missing drugs were not injested by you. That won't let you off the hook though, but it may have an effect on the severity of the sanctions they place on you.

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