Published Apr 8, 2022
Haven, ASN
7 Posts
This is all so new to me and I'm kind of freaking out. I was given a fitness for duty test at work and I know I'm going to fail it. I admitted to diversion to my unit director. I've contacted my employer EAP and waiting for a call back from a case manager at PNAP. I'm terrified of criminal charges. This is all just recently. I had a knee surgery 5 years ago and never fully recovered. I'd been working a lot of hours for financial reasons and things spiraled. I'm at a loss what to do.
K. Everly, BSN, RN
335 Posts
CONTACT A LICENSING DEFENSE ATTORNEY LIKE YESTERDAY & STOP TALKING!
TAANA.org or Google.
This is one of those times you cannot afford to be cheap & do this without representation.
Aliyah 5507
8 Posts
I took a zofran and antacid that were in the pile for destruction/waste. I admitted to it and am now being investigated. Plus, didn't report a DUI. Does the board of nursing give one a chance to explain the situation? I was sick and couldn't leave work, because I couldn't find someone to cover for me. We were always told it's patient abandonment if you leave without coverage. Naturally, I was discharged from the position. I currently have a different job, but don't know what to expect as an outcome. So far, I've only received a letter stating I'm under investigation. What is the outcome of your situation?
TIMFY
120 Posts
On 9/16/2022 at 3:01 PM, Aliyah 5507 said: I took a zofran and antacid that were in the pile for destruction/waste. I admitted to it and am now being investigated. Plus, didn't report a DUI. Does the board of nursing give one a chance to explain the situation? I was sick and couldn't leave work, because I couldn't find someone to cover for me. We were always told it's patient abandonment if you leave without coverage. Naturally, I was discharged from the position. I currently have a different job, but don't know what to expect as an outcome. So far, I've only received a letter stating I'm under investigation. What is the outcome of your situation?
I think not reporting the DUI will be the much bigger deal but yes, you'll get a chance to explain.