Nurse08grad

Can I private message you? I'd like to hear more. Should I delete my posts?

What do you think that would entail? Would it show up on my license? I went through intense therapy for awhile but had to stop because I couldn't afford it any longer. I'm thinking of doing something called EMDR which they say kind of reprograms your brain to process trauma differently instead of the "fight or flight response". Maybe I should start that quickly so it would help. Should I stop working PRN and jyst stay home at my home job until my date is sealed? I'm extremely scared! TiffpritRN- I, too, sent in a statement without consulting an attorney but had no idea what the accusations were so I just did a very specific timeline of events. There were no need errors, that I know of, involved. I never gave meds without an order and the count was never off but the BON really hasn't given me anything regarding what the employer specifically said. Will they even take into consideration that I had a negative drug screen the second day of therapy? I've also done several since then for pie employment but I'm not sure they'll take that into consideration. Oh, does your current employer know anything? Mine does not because, at the time I did my application, I didn't know anything. If they find out can I be fired even though I don't do anything with medication at all?

Crazin01, No, the narc count was never off and I never gave any meds without a signed order. The supervisor didn't like me, that was no secret. And yes, you're correct, it was the BON that contacted me. All I received was a letter. I tried to call them several times and only once spoke with the investigator who only told me I was being investigated for diversion, nothing else. The day i was actually disassociating at work was my last day there. I went into a partial inpatient therapy program and, because of PTSD and what i told them happened, they strongly advised me not to return because the symptoms would likely worsen. So, I wad never confronted or even asked any questions. In fact, when I told my supervisor I was concerned for my own well-being, she asked me why I wasn't going to that hospital to be evaluated. I told her i didn't feel comfortable because I didn't want anyone knowing my psych issues. Her response... "Well isn't that convenient." What did you mean when you said if there's any investigation going on not to discuss it online? As in, what I'm doing now? I did decide, if they want to talk to me, I won't do it without a lawyer. I've read some horror stories! Thank you so much for your response! I don't see how there could be any evidence accept for me not being on the floor all of the time. I just hid and cried a lot. Is there much of a chance for me to get out of this once the BON is involved? I've been working from home since, scared to go back to a hospital setting because I don't want to be accused of anything. I recently started working PRN at an LTAC but I'm thinking maybe even that is a bad idea. I'm just so confused with all of this!

Ok, I'm extremely curious about this. Over a year sho, I had a mental break while at work and locked myself in the bathroom several times per shift. I was never impaired and never approached by Anyone regarding diversion, or anything else for that matter. I actually got a letter about 3 mo after I quit the job voluntarily, as my therapist had advised. I've worked from home since. Anyway, I thought it was all over with because I haven't heard anything for a teaser and, today, I received a letter in the mail saying my case was transferred to a different investigator. I STILL don't know exact allegations except that I am being investigated for diversion. I'm so scared!

Thank you for your response! The only thing inn leaving out is the exact issues I had dieting my break which, after reading all of the stuff I read this morning, I can see where they would have had suspicions only because I was, literally, locking myself in the bathroom several times a shift and just trying to catch my breath. I did not, however, EVER slack on my documentation, give meds without an order, fail to waste, etc. I tried to call the BON this morning to find out what exactly is going on butt haven't heard anything. I know I will not give them a statement without talking to an attorney first. But, I wonder if that will make me look guilty? I was reading stories about nurses admitting guilt to "clear their conscience". Do they try to convince you it will make it easier on you if you just say you did it?

Just about a year ago I was sent a letter from the BON that i was being investigated for diversion by a facility I was no longer employed by. I had resigned from my position after being advised to do so by my therapist. I had a metal health crisis myself in which I began disassociating at work and was diagnosed with PTSD. I had no idea I was even being investigated as my employer never said anything to me and, the day after my last shift, I went to see my doctor who sent me straight to a psych facility where I started partial inpatient therapy for my acute break. Anyway, I received the letter from the BON almost exactly a year ago and they asked me to send in a statement. Problem was, I didn't even know what the accusations were and I couldn't reach anyone at the BON so, I sent in a 14 page letter advising them of exactly what happened during my short three months of employment. Since sending in the letter, I've not received ANYTHING from the BON, have not been contacted by PD, or my former employer... until today. A year later... the letter simply said there was a new investigator assigned to my case. This morning, I've been trying to look up the process the BON takes and what would likely happen next but I truly can't find anything! I'm scared to death because I'm seeing all of these things about felony's and repayment and people going to jail... I had a psychotic break and couldn't talk to my supervisor about it (out of fear). I had a drug test the 2nd day of treatment which, of course, was clean. My therapist had also told me I needed to stay away from working in the ER for at least 2 years. For the past year I've been working from home therefore, no way to be accused of diversion. I recently started working PRN at an LTAC where I'm a supervisor but have, on 3 occasions, administered narcotics. Now I'm wondering if I need to quit that job until this is all over. But how long will that be? I don't want there to be any chance of losing my license or even being under investigation! So, here are my questions (hopefully someone can help?): 1) Can i be arrested? 2) what is the initial process that should have or did take place without my knowledge? 3) what is the BON process from here? 4) what happens if they interview me? 5) if I have to start doing randoms, what type are they and how will I be notified? I'M SCARED! Any information is welcome and THANK YOU!