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It took about a 10 months to go through the courts. I consulted with lawyers who said they could help me but I couldnt afford them....not a one would take payments. I ended up going with a public defender who did nothing for me. I thought they were there to help but found out the hard way...they dont really give a crap! I was to have bench trial with judge which ended up being my PD and the jugde in his chambers..me out in the hall and the judge saying I either take a plea of a misdemeanor or a felony!! I didnt even get to talk to him! My nursing license was suspended for 3 months thereafter...and I have had them back since Mar 2010. I have been on soo many interviews and there have been many that say they want to hire me but when it comes down to Corporate decision..I get denied.

In June 2008 our hospital started the new Epic charting. Prior to that I had spent 16 yrs documenting on paper. Never have I had any problems prior to this. I was well respected by peers and two months prior to this was a nursing preceptor.By Aug 2008 I was reported of having 15 discrepencies that month. Of course it was reported to the local police department. There was no drug screen given although I offered to come in and submit to one but they never allowed me to come in. Unfortunately I met with the Investigator (who assurred me on the phone that this was not a "red flag" to her but it was necessary to meet) without counsel because I was certain I did nothing wrong and could easily explain it was the lack of documentation and not theft of drugs. Before I knew it she and her partner had my head spinning out of control. Saying" I had a lot on my plate" and "no wonder you would divert drugs." Im trying my best to explain that the time discrep was because I would be in the middle of an admission and if a pt called out in pain I would dismiss myself..remove from pyxis..give med and then document it later when I gave the rest of their meds. She informed me I was facing 15 felonies and I would be going to prison for a long time. I have NEVER been in trouble for anythg except speeding/seatbelt ticket. I honestly think I was in shock. She at that time told me about the Chem Dependency program. Said if I admitted to Board I had problem I would be back working as a nurse in 6mths and I could walk free that day. They gave me the BON ph number then and had me call them. Mistake! Now im on 6mth nar restr 2 yr probation WITH PERM RESTRICTIONS and cant find a job. Went thru Tx/Eval twice and they found no chem depend which then didnt get into Chem Depend program. I did take 30 hrs of documentation classes and accept full responsibilty but I did not divert drugs. Why is the BON still treating this as a diversion? I am at wits end!! Been taking care of people since I was 17..now 45. Its my love. Emotionally its draining me. Is this Gods way of telling me he has other plans for me? Please...any advice?