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Could any of you explain how it is that a RN gets put on the OIG list and what this entails. I am just curious as to what I may be facing. I am right now in the investigation process and holding my breath. I did not divert meds however I quit my job after I got a DUI and possession, I self reported myself. I am holding my breath but trying to breath. I have been able to maintain my sobriety with the help of God, great sponsor and 12step group which is anonymous. Thanks for any information.

Specializes in CRNA, Law, Peer Assistance, EMS.

OIG exclusion for actions taken (publicly, not through a diversion program) by a BON is OPTIONAL for the OIG. They have complete discretion whether to take any action to exclude you. Some are excluded, some are not. You will be notified by mail of their intention to exclude you before it happens so that you can write a response. Exclusion for license actions last as long as the action remains in effect, after which the licensee can petition the OIG for exclusion removal.

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Specializes in ICU, PICU, School Nursing, Case Mgt.

I appreciate your response and it sounds as if you know what you are speaking about,HOWEVER...I was NOT informed of the OIG's list or their intent before my name was placed on it. It took years before I knew. From 2001 to 2009. I was able to remove myself and the AG's office was helpful. To all of you who are facing this, good luck and be persistant.

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Specializes in CRNA, Law, Peer Assistance, EMS.

I am confused. I thought you said you did not know when your name was placed on the list? The notice which is sent by the OIG is sent regular mail to the address on file at the BON. If there has been a change of address, or if they send to the wrong address you will never knoiw, nor will they since it is not sent certified mail. Certainly the best way to find out is to search for your name on their website. Generally it takes some months for them to take action once there is an action against your license. Again, only when there is a PUBLIC probation/suspension/revocation could there be action by the OIG. No action takes place if you are in an alternative monitoring program.

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About how long after you respond to the letter of intent to exclude does it take for OIG to reach a decision on whether or not you will be excluded? I volluntarily surrendered my license for no other reason than I left the stateand was not planning on returning and I was reported to OIG.

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Yvette,

I'm in Texas and I voluntarily surrendered as well. I was excluded from OIG not long after I received my official order from the nursing board. I was told that they excluded anyone that has had negative action taken by a board of nursing. It is a nightmare to be on the list. Fortunately I just got my license reinstated and it took about a week to be removed from the list once I was reinstated from the board! By the way the list shows up when anyone does an internet search on you so it will be with you forever! I desperately wanted off that list!

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I an attempting to have my name removed from the OIG list, I do not wish to return to nursing at this point but another allied health field (surgical tech), I am wondering if I need to apply for reinstatement or just appeal the findings? I was placed on the list 10 yrs ago, I quit drinking which was the cause of the action, I can provide them proof (ecg testing,etc) if they need it.

Was anyone removed from the list WITHOUT having their nursing license reinstated ?

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