Zaniyah81

Hey y’all!! This is kind of long (forewarning) LPN here-recently signed the PNAP contract. Going for hair/urine sample tomorrow 9/28/20 There are TWO issues that got me here!! #1. I failed a random drug test for benzodiazepines. I had a script for Xanax but it expired in May this past year (2020) which was written in May 2018. I had a few left (about 15) out of a bottle of 120 due to being pregnant and breastfeeding A majority of the last 2 years so I didn’t take any during that time) I had a severe panic attack this past Mid-August so I finished my script In a 2 week period terrified to have another one! Then BAM-my employee number was picked for a random. I am also on Wellbutrin 300mg Qday which I’ve been on for 5years now (depression) So fast forward to the present- PMAP mailed me the contract and contacted me about why I was referred. Signed all my releases. At which time they wanted records from my doctor which brings us to.... REASON NUMBER 2. In 2015 I had a horrific car accident. Was lifelined to a Level 1 trauma. Somehow I walked away without a scratch BUT I damaged some nerves in my back. Post accident went to pain management and was prescribed Oxycodone 10mg 6 times a day PRN as well as a bunch of other non controlled medication. About 7 months into taking them I wanted to get off. Just gained a lot of weight from being sedated and shoving my face sick and tired of always being exhausted...soooo I stopped cold turkey. BAD IDEA!!Threw myself at my Doctors feet and he then prescribed SUBOXONE! (Which I knew little of at that time) so I was in Suboxone for about 1.5 years And tapered off over a 9 month period. Haven’t had anything since about 3years) Diagnosed with “dependency” as opposed to “addiction” Which I really am not sure the difference but have an idea....?? BON found out I was Once prescribed them through my medical records. So now I am considered a high risk to practice, and need IOP Even though urine and hair will be clean (minus the 2 week benzo period) I can not practice right now. so my questions are-is it on public record? When I look up my license is says “Active” and no disciplinary action. Will it eventually show up on there? I really just want to know more about the process from anyone who’s in it. I am just starting out and EXTREMELY stressed WHEN I return to practice, I have to notify the company BUT (and not at all risking this) how would they know I am in PNAP if I don’t tell them. Do employers forward all licenses of employed nurses to the BON? it just sounds a lot like an honor system. Which I intend to uphold 110%! Also what did y’all do for work while you were in the “restricted period?” thank you for reading I know it is long. I truly hope to make some awesome connections on here!! yall stay safe!