Hey everyone,
I was recently terminated from my bedside RN position in November for being suspected of narcotic diversion due to my improper documentation. The day I was questioned, they asked me to empty my pockets and along with a few other morning meds for one of my patients, they found a 5mg Oxy. I told them it was the patients morning meds, I just have not given them yet. I immediately gave a urine and blood sample that was NEGATIVE for any substances. They conducted an "investigation" that lead them to believe I was diverting. I hired an attorney, and he recommended that I self report exactly what happened to the BON to get ahead of it because it looked bad. I Fast forward to now, I just received a letter from the state board which says they want me to voluntarily undergo a mental health evaluation to see if I have a mental health diagnosis and if so, will qualify me to enter their Voluntary Recovery Program.
I am not sure what to do because since I had a negative drug test, no solid proof of me diverting, and no legal charges, would undergoing an assessment be the correct thing to do? Or would I benefit from declining? I have heard horror stories on here about these programs. I take Effexor and have been for a few years for mild anxiety, and have heard that even if they see you take medications of this nature, that will "qualify" you to do this program. I am trying to PNAP at all costs.