So my license is going to be suspended for 12 months by the board for diversion. I self reported to my state’s alternative-to-discipline program but I’m getting disciplined anyway. I can apply to have it reinstated at 12 months and the requirements are basically the same as my monitoring program.
I feel like I’ll never get another nursing job after all of this. I’ve been out of work for four months and have not even been able to find work anywhere yet (applying anywhere and everywhere including grocery stores/gas stations/etc. it’s so hard not getting really depressed over this.
I’ve been under monitoring since 9/14 so not long. I’m still in outpatient treatment once a week. I just really want to work. I can’t seem to forgive myself for this horrible mistake I’ve made.
Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).
1 minute ago, Rox0978 said:
Hppy
why?
Liability Insurance provides you with free counsel against charges of workplace malpractice, malfeasance, negligence and is actually cheapwhen you consider what canbe lost in these cases.
No, it’s not in my future. I swear by what I say. I was crucified in the worst possible time of my life. Hell it was in April of 2020 when EVERYTHING except healthcare and front line work was completely shut down.
My lawyer told me he “tried” to defend a woman who relapsed in alcohol after literally walking in on her husband sleeping with another woman. And they still suspended her, they could care less if your child died and you relapsed. The cruelty to how they treat mental health is unmatched. And I’ll never submit to an additional 5 years of random testing (maybe when my two kids are grown and I don’t have to worry about taking them every time). And to have to pay up to $75 randomly when I don’t have it… it’s harsh
nurses all over the country are getting burned out. And they had the nerve to pull me out of front line work, even after the governor signed an executive order for more help from retired and disciplined nurses. All I did was fail an alcohol test on a Monday after a weekend long hiking trip. It wasn’t a big deal. But yet I’ma danger to the public.
I can’t go back. What they did to me, to US, is too traumatic. I have PTSD and severe anxiety now from it all. I had three doctors testify on my behalf, each stating suspension would be the absolute worst thing for my mental health. I pray for any of you willing to put up with the prejudice
Rox0978
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OK wonderful! Are you in monitoring?