Narcotic Use and Diversion in Nursing

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Anne123

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Hi Jack, I am contemplating doing a Masters Thesis on the topic of narcotic diversion by nurses and education that is not being provided in nursing schools to prevent this problem. I am at the very beginning of my research and I am surprised by that amount of resistance, levels of ignorance about this problem and lack of information available. Your thoughts and any resources about education about this subject would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Anne.

jackstem

670 Posts

Specializes in Impaired Nurse Advocate, CRNA, ER,.

Anne,

I sent you an email. If you don't receive it let me know.

Jack

lindaloo1921

5 Posts

the hospital does an investigation then turns it over to the board and prosecutor if charges are to be filed.It can take 2 years for hospital investigation.

Sick RN

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Specializes in trauma.

Im an RN in canada. have been a nurse for a year only, when I was busted for diverting. I LOVED my job,It was my passion but im now facing possible charged with the RCMP, and will most probably be fired (im still being investigated). My case will be brought to the OIIQ (quebec) I dont know what will happen, which is feels like the worst feeling ever. I have done everything in my power to get help. Im waiting for an In House rehab opening. I havent used in over 2 months, but have drank excessivly on about 6 occasions, because the pain of living each day feels unbarable.

Im terrified of what the future will bring and spend almost 24hrs a day beating myself up for what i did.

Im worrying about what i will be able to do in life that will bring me happiness again. I dont know what to do, but i feel like I need to talk with someone who has gone through what ishappening to me. I know that the laws are very different in canade (quebec) this Im desperate to talk with someone who has been in my situation.

Thanks

lindaloo1921

5 Posts

Sick RN, I understand how you feel.I felt the same way.I felt lost.I loved my job alsobut lost it due to my addiction.Just stay clean go to meetings and get signatures from them and keep a record of the meetings you attend.Also do not drink, its an addiction too. all is not lost wait and see what they are going to do. dont do anything you will regret.I now have my license back but i have not found a job as of yet.Im waiting until my probation is up, which was up yesterday.just waiting on paperwork to go through. keep your head up email me anytime..let me know whats going on ..take care it will get better but it takes time....

Sick RN

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Specializes in trauma.

Thanks for replying to me. I recently came out of In-Patient rehab. I felt great right after i left, but im starting to feel helpless again. After your probation is over will you have to disclose to your new employers anout your addiction? I was looking into moving to the US, do you have any idea if my application for my liscence would be denied due to my standing with the board of nursing whre i live. I have so many questions but this subject seems to be one that is quite particular.

trebugRN

15 Posts

Just hoped on and started reading this thread. What a brave group here. Keep up the fight!!

high. what state are you in?

sirendip

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Specializes in Critical care, ER.

Jackstem-compelling post from Oct 31,2011. I'm been in recovery for years. Never required to. Voluntarily placed myself in IOP before I got "caught". Your right. I will never disclose to co-workers that I am in recovery. I feel like Dexter with my "dark passenger". I wish I could be more proactive about educating others about the disease but I am stifled by my desire for confidentiality. The stigma is to great. But it's great to find this place and read these post from others like myself.

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