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Thanks for your input everyone. I do have an attorney, but I was just curious as to others opinions. He thinks there is nothing to worry about, but that the facility has this policy so that they can put the blame on one particular person, and not them as a whole facility. Nothing in terms of evidence or anything has been found, but I know arrests are often made solely based on accusation- not proof. No drug history, never even a speeding ticket. I'm not too worried- just upset, embarrased, hurt & annoyed. Thanks for the comments

Thanks NursePeace. I wouldn't write asking for advice and comments, and not give the whole story. That would be a waste. Terrible policy this facility has?-maybe. Nurses stupid for not questioning & checking things?- maybe- but that's the situation that I'm asking for advice on. No reason to hold back. Such a ridiculous, unprovable situation seems to be nothingto worry about, but it's still scary & frustrating. Thanks:nurse:

earle58- i clearly stated that they were logged into the book. Am I misunderstanding you or vise versa??

No StrawberryBlonde there isn't actually.

An RN supervisor in Long Term Care in NY accepts delivery of a shipment of narcotics from an outside pharmacy. Logs them into the book, delivers them to the units/LPNs. Three days later she is called at home and told that they cannot find 90 pills of Vicodin, which was part of the shipment. There is no policy that requires the LPN to sign when receiving meds on unit. There is an investigation, and 3 months later the supervisor is arrested, and license suspended pending further investigation. Awaiting trial at the end of next month. How is te RN supervisor to blame after 3 days? No one noticed the drugs were missing the next day? Any advice, comments, or similar situations are much appreciated!

An RN supervisor in Long Term Care in NY accepts delivery of a shipment of narcotics from an outside pharmacy. Logs them into the book, delivers them to the units/LPNs. Three days later she is called at home and told that they cannot find 90 pills of Vicodin, which was part of the shipment. There is no policy that requires the LPN to sign when receiving meds on unit. There is an investigation, and 3 months later the supervisor is arrested, and license suspended pending further investigation. Awaiting trial at the end of next month. How is te RN supervisor to blame after 3 days? No one noticed the drugs were missing the next day? Any advice, comments, or similar situations are much appreciated!

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