Nursered13

The other day I posted about going before the board of nursing. I see why everyone told me to get an attorney. I was under the impression that this was just a meeting. I did not know that I would be given a contract for an alternative program in the state of NV. I made the mistake of listening to the person at the BON and I did not read the contract because she was pointing out the pertinent information (well what I thought was pertinent). Now that I have had time to sit down and read the contract that I signed I am scared because to do everything I can not work because this will be taking up all of my time for the next couple of months. I will loose everything - I have already been only working part time - I don't have anyone who can help me and I am scared that I am gonna loose everything that I worked so hard for. I tested positive after going out with a friend the previous weekend before I was tested. I made a bad decision that weekend and now I am paying for it in more ways than one. I am confused because what would have happened if I choose not to sign the contract for the alternative program - would the outcome still be the same? Can I do anything since I have already signed the contract? I don't mind doing what they request, but I have a family that depends upon me because I am the one paying the bills. I just don't know what to do - If I ask for assistance eventhough I am suspended at present and not working at my main job - they tell me I make too much money - no income is too much when you are a nurse. I do still have a license in another state where I am working per diem and that is nothing guaranteed but to complete the program and requirements that the board has stipulated I won't be able to work - so do I try to still work whatever days I can in the other state and try to complete the program requirements. I don't know what else I could do because I was under the impression it was just a meeting at the BON I did not know that I would be signing a contract that day. Jack maybe you can help me on this one?

I recently tested positive at my job. I am suspended for the moment and have a meeting with the board of nursing today and am not for sure what to expect. I am meeting with them to self report as suggested by my employer - which I am doing. Will they drug test me again when I go to the board for my meeting or am I just going to self report and explain why I have a positive result. I am doing everything my employer tells me to do, I am also having an evaluation done today. I am just questioning if I am making the right decision doing this self reporting? Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.