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Can you become a respiratory therapist in Ohio with an indefinitely suspended nursing license for improper narcotics handling?

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Probably not. Check with the certifying body for respiratory therapy for sure. Is there an alternative to discipline program in Ohio? Most states have them.

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15 minutes ago, SmilingBluEyes said:

Probably not. Check with the certifying body for respiratory therapy for sure. Is there an alternative to discipline program in Ohio? Most states have them.

Probably no alternative in this case as the person didn't respond to the nursing board inquiry or attend the disciplinary hearing. 

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Hello, @CoThG, we have moved your post to the Recovery forum for best responses.

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8 minutes ago, CoThG said:

Probably no alternative in this case as the person didn't respond to the nursing board inquiry or attend the disciplinary hearing. 

Oh well then you are right----they shot themselves in the foot, it sounds like. These programs exist for a variety of healthcare employees not just nurses. So if an RT or OT, say, has a drug problem, they have a similar option in most states. They have such programs for MDs too, I understand. I have no personal experience, but I know people who do!

 

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