Narcotic restrictions- how do they work??

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Obviously one cannot pass narcotics while having this restriction. My particular agreement says no "narcotics, other controlled substances, or mood altering drugs for a minimum of six months"

There are so many controlled substances that one wouldn't even consider being controlled. How do you figure it out!?

I am praying that I get a position I interviewed for at an inpatient psych unit...

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That's about all we give in inpatient psych ...at least, it seems that way.

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For my narc restriction, it was all controlled substances restricted. My director was able to have pharmacy block my access to all scheduled meds in the Pyxis while I was under restriction. I had Pyxis access, but all narcs from opiates down to Lyrica were grayed out and I had no ability to pull them.

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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).

I do in patient psych and as an RN have never been required to pass narcotics or any meds while I was in diversion. I did after my restrictions were lifted but the facility that I work for is very recovery friendly.

Good luck to you

Hppy

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I have been offered a shadow opportunity in two days which sounds promising. The gentleman that interviewed me seemed unaware of how the bon consent agreements work. I bought some scrubs and really hope I don't have to try to reattach the tags....

I am just.. so tired of this fight.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Dialysis is very narcotic restriction friendly - no narcotics available. Best wishes....

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I hope that shadow position worked out for you! When I had a narc restriction, the facility used a pyxis and pharmacy was able to block me from pulling certain meds. I don't have a narc restriction anymore and the facility I'm at uses a narc cabinet but it seems like only 1 person really handles the keys anyway. Super rare to give anything where I'm at. Dialysis clinics don't stock any narcotics so it's a great place to start (or stay) for some.

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