Please I need your advice !!!!

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I am a Licensed LPN since 2 years ago, and I am actually attending RN school. I have been working in a doctors office almost 1 year. I made a poor decision and I called in a refill for myself (phentermine). I called in because the doctor who made the prescription in the beginning wanted me to come back just for a refill, but my insurance was not going to cover that visit, so I did my own refill to avoid the hassle. Also I thought that it wouldn't be a problem since the doctor that I was working with let me do refills for his patients in the office. My employer found out and I told them the truth. They know that I don't have any addiction problems or criminal background. Unfortunately I was terminated but they told me because I am a good employee they wont report me to BON however their legal department told them that it would be better if I self report. I came to USA 5 years ago so I am not really sure how the laws are regarding this field. Anyway my BIGGEST concern is if I should self report. some people told me if your employer is not going to report you why put yourself in trouble. Other say your case is not to bad and if I self-report they wont revoke my license. I don't know what to do. Please can someone help or guide me?. thanks.

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Specializes in PACU.

I really think you need to talk to a lawyer.

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Specializes in ortho, hospice volunteer, psych,.

You need a lawyer who specializes in employment or in addictions law instead of one in general law. Call your local bar association.

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Thank you for your reply. I lot of people say don't self report if your employer told you they wont do it. Avoid the trouble.I have been looking for lawyer and all charge $200/hr. so expensive. On the other hand the doctor that I was working with when the incident happen, has sent me a recommendation letter.

I read that sometimes an employer say they wont report because they want to cover their butt. I don't know what does it mean??.

Then I was told that if I would have drug issues they couldn't terminate. but unfortunately they confirm with my provider and it wasn't my case. Isn't that funny?.

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

Yes, lawyers are expensive. But losing your nursing career because of breaking the law is far more expensive in the long run.

You REALLY need to seek legal counsel.

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