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1. drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

   meloo1969 replied to meloo1969's topic in Recovery

   I haven't heard a word from the investigator so I'm thinking maybe they just dropped it? I'm still waiting on the BON for their disciplinary action. how are things going for you?

2. drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

   meloo1969 replied to meloo1969's topic in Recovery

   still waiting to hear back from the investigator.....hopefully the longer it takes , the better the news? I'm having crazy thoughts that every time the dogs bark it may be the police coming to arrest me! the board is doing an investigation with th...

3. drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

   meloo1969 replied to meloo1969's topic in Recovery

   no not working and the special investigator was from the local police dept

4. drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

   meloo1969 replied to meloo1969's topic in Recovery

   what happened with your situation? did they prosecute you or just drop the charges? the investigator mentioned the hospital's "cost of the medications". will this be forever on my record as well? I've had more than a couple nurse friends who have...

5. drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

   meloo1969 replied to meloo1969's topic in Recovery

   OMG, I just received a call from a special agent investigating my case! apparently the hospital reported me! I told him to contact my lawyer. I'm so scared!! has this happened to anyone else???

6. drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

   meloo1969 replied to meloo1969's topic in Recovery

   thank you! I will keep you posted. I'm going to get started with some online cadeuceous classes...if anyone knows a good one let me know ;-)

7. drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

   meloo1969 replied to meloo1969's topic in Recovery

   yes, it will always be shown on my license. Because I was turned into the BON, it will be on that site and nationwide data base as well. I am still waiting to hear the discipline....probably three years monitoring and all that goes along with that ...

8. drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

   meloo1969 replied to meloo1969's topic in Recovery

   that is nice to have the availability of outside monitoring in other states. I have a friend in Minnesota who does monitoring through an independent program. there is no such thing here in my state. the only monitoring program for nurses in throug...

9. drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

   meloo1969 replied to meloo1969's topic in Recovery

   good point, and yes, the serenity prayer! need to go meditate on that right now! thank u ♥

10. drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

    meloo1969 replied to meloo1969's topic in Recovery

    wow, so well said ! thank you for taking the time and effort to not only respond, but thoughtfully and with great wisdom! What great advice and so nice to hear it from those who have been in similar circumstances. I am now feeling like I do want t...

11. drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

    meloo1969 replied to meloo1969's topic in Recovery

    I was also turned into the DEA....do they always do this/???

12. drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

    meloo1969 replied to meloo1969's topic in Recovery

    ok, good to know, thank you for your response! any advice on whether to retain an attorney? if I retain an attorney does that mean I am fighting their accusation? i do not want a hearing and I do not want to spend tons of money on this!

13. drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

    meloo1969 replied to meloo1969's topic in Recovery

    one other question for anyone who may know....If I hire an attorney, does that automatically mean to the BON that I am "fighting the accusations" or can I still cooperate and agree to their terms but have an attorney represent me in this?

14. drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

    meloo1969 replied to meloo1969's topic in Recovery

    wow , I thought 3 years was the maximum?! five years seems like quite an awful sentence! this is my first offense so hoping not more than three years? we have tickets to go to Hawaii in mid January.....I hope this process doesn't affect that beca...

15. drug diversion vs practicing without a license?

    meloo1969 replied to meloo1969's topic in Recovery

    the only monitoring program where I live is through the BON, so there will always be the disciplinary action on it. they have suspended my license for now