RoastedRN12

My apologies. But I did just find out from my BON that you can be on methadone or suboxone while working if prescribed.

I too agree with going back in time but I can't beat myself up playing the shoulda, coulda, woulda game. I think I'm going to self report. And also let my employer know on Thursday at the end of the day. IDK if they will allow me to continue to work. I'd love to give you my number so we can text and stay in touch....if you're willing.

I don't know. I haven't a clue. I don't even know if my current job would let me continue to work. I haven't a clue. And if I can work there, IDK what my colleagues would say. They are already talking ***. But I'm seriously contemplating it and have given myself a deadline of next Friday to do it. I know putting it off isn't helping but I don't have the means to not work right now and I don't have a vehicle either so I'm pretty much screwed right now. I'm in the same boat. I have no idea how much it costs and I definitely don't have savings.

This is the response I got: Good Morning if a nurse has been reported, and the nurse initially chooses to complete the investigation, can they then months later decide to do the monitoring program? Y Yes, the program is a voluntary program and they may enter, but usually the investigation will continue. Are nurses allowed to be on suboxone or methadone while in the monitoring program? And can they still work while on these meds? Or do they have to quit their nursing job to start the program? Yes, if prescribed by a licensed provider, nurses can use the medications listed and continue to work while being monitored for safe practice. No, they do not need to quit a nursing job that fits into the parameters of the ATD Program.

I am not going to a methadone clinic and I am not in a monitoring program. I was simply asking OP if they were on methadone while in the monitoring program.

Ours is 5 with option for 3 if completed everything like we should. How do you know you were reported?

I don't want to say the state in case coworkers are reading this. I realized I was reported in Jan 2025 and was contacted Feb 2025 because I had not responded to an email telling me about the complaint. I had been given 30 days from date of complaint to let them know my response. I said investigation. They said they were forwarding my info but I have yet to hear anything. So I was just trying to see if it was something I could still do. I sent an email to my point of contact and when they respond I'll let u know.

Do you take methadone because you're in the monitoring program? If so, can you still work while being on methadone?

I got reported February 2025. I had an opportunity to get on the monitoring program within 30 days otherwise I'd be referred for an investigation. Well I chose the investigation but I'm wondering would I still be eligible to do the monitoring program voluntarily still, or because there's a complaint will I just get in trouble? Also, once you do the contract, do you have to quit your job right away?

How long do you lose your license after signing up for the monitoring program?

@Healer555 I have absolutely no way of being able to afford a lawyer so wish me luck. I'm devastated.

@Healer555 neg Uds and neg bac at time of "incident"

@Healer555 I do not have SUD and I was not taking controlled substances.

@NRSKarenRN it took about a month before I got notified I had to decide if I wanted diversion program or an investigation @NRSKarenRN what did you decide?

@NRSKarenRN it took about a month before I got notified I had to decide if I wanted diversion program or an investigation