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its my wife not me and its been a long year and half...decided the hoops aren't worth the stress just changing carriers. Just hope for no legal issues we heard the state has 3 years but was looking for information from people who have experienced.

you cant eat soy sauce..???

if you weren't arrested or charged rite away...how long do you think it would take if they were going to criminally charge you? its been over a year. surrendered license .? I was told criminal and nursing board are 2 separate issues

I NEED advice. My wife an RN of 10 years was confronted and admitted to drug diverting of fentanyl . It has been going on a few months due to chronic pain. No excuse but shes been seeking help from pain management for a long time with no relief . A c...

The word I have heard is home health perhaps if she stays as an rn . Any input?

Hello ..Been awhile since I have been on. Things have been better then worse. My Wife on a separate job 4 months between issues, while awaiting the back n forth with state had a relapse. Quit before any drug test took place. Took a month off to get ...

I think too from what I read and know, the problem is with the anonymity part. If you say anything and ask for advice or help you risk losing your job, license and freedom plus embarrassment. If you don't say anything you risk all off the same...Ther...

Not justifying anything or making excuses either. I will say that it seems excessive at least for first time offenders. Repeat individuals I get it but if its the initial screw up or addiction issue it seems very harsh. Good luck.

So ... so far so good doing great with meetings and starts a new job next week. Glad we got the lawyer because the next day she got :The call" which the lawyer is helping with how to best respond. He has dealt with this unfortunately a lot . He sai...

Thank you. We/She are both worried and stressed and not sure what will happen. She did the 30 day outpatient and is going to aa meeting 3 times a week on her own rite now. She did find another job...we need the income and apparently will with all cos...

Thank you. I wonder if a person could ask to do monthly blood or hair tests those go back 90 days and you wouldn't have to check in daily. Since your the one paying for it but I guess they cant control your every day life that way :/

is it 7 days a week and holidays too?

Question. Does the testing you have to check everyday weekends and holidays too ? Are facility's open 7 days a week?

I asked already but no response. If on probation for drug issue are you also banned from alcohol? after probation does narc restriction come off or is it forever?

If your on probation for nar issue are you also banned from alcohol? Once the probation is finished does the narc restriction come off or is that forever? Do they test weekends and holidays too or just during week?

Heres question. For those of you with a Nar restriction while on probation, does it go away after probation or is that forever? Also if the issue is drug addiction, will you be banned form alcohol while on the probation too? Thanks

Thanks.. here's how I found out. Came home from working and getting 2 year old from daycare...car wasn't home...purse on table. her in bed. I woke her up frantic thinking our car was stolen. She jerks up..crying hysterically saying she was an addict ...

I am thankful for your stories and comments. I am sorry for all you have endured. Waiting seems to be the worst part. Depending on what the lawyers has to say I think she wants to just work until they wont let her and put money up to finish some trai...

The signed agreement your talking about, is that the terms of your probation ? did anything change with your license when you singed the contract or is that what the meeting your awaiting for?

Good job on the 2 year mark. Good luck hope they work with you. What state are you in?

She has made it thru the 30 day program. No issues no cravings. I am on here because I am trying get info to help her and myself deal with reality's of addiction and the fact she may lose her license and job. I was the one pushing her to try pain man...

Thank you. I read Missouri doesn't have an alternate plan. Her lawyer may know otherwise when we meet in a week. Hope better news than I am reading on here. We are discussing options. I know keep asking about the license part, that is the unknown. T...

Just read the post. Its seems some time has passed. How are you doing now? Did they respect the fact you self reported ? Good luck.

From what I hear there is or will be an RN shortage in the future.... If that's true then you would think that with so many nurses having some issues either drug or alcohol (from what I have read here and other places) the boards would lighten up a l...

I wonder what happens if she doesn't respond to letter? censure or license suspended? Thank you