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Thanks so much that was very detailed. Does anyone know how this compares to California?

Hello: I posted this question on the general forum and am now wondering should I post under "California Nurses" as well. Many thanks for the input I have received from around the States. I'm wondering should I go to diversion or probation? Is there any nurse out there who went the probation route because they were already employed and were able to keep their jobs?Did you have to go through another program anyway and did you wish you went to diversion program instead? The diversion route states that once the program is completed it does not stay on your license, but a RN can't work for over a year if in diversion program. If the RN goes the probation route it does stay on their license and they still have to do a program anyway but its now called the enforcement program ran by BON,BUT a RN CAN still work while going through this program. If they already have a job and that job keeps them then they don't have to worry about the probation being on their license. I would appreciate any feedback.

With diversion its off my record once I finish the 3-4 year program. The other route is BON and I'm told even with a lawyer the nurse is usually put on probation and that stays on your record. I'm told just a fine is "rare" when there is a dui with complications. Thanks for posting.

I'm getting a lawyer but I have to answer the diversion question by Monday or forfeit my chance at diversion. I wish I knew the right route to go by Monday

SYCKRN: Hello. AT one year in the diversion program were you able to dispense narcotics? If not how long before you are able to? Thanks so much.

How long in the diversion program before you were able to get narcotics OK'd?Thanks

I'm told with diversion it is removed from my record once I finish the program but I have to be out of work for at least a year. The other alternative is probation with the CaBRN and it will be on my record forever but I can still work now at my current job. Even though the Dui happened on my day off and not at work those are the only 2 routes and both do not seem fair since I have excellent job evaluations.

Oh one more thing you wondered: the state is california.

Thanks for suggesting diversion' but I still am so confused about the two roads and which one to choose.

Yes the DUI is for alcohol but I crashed my husbands car so its not just a simple DUI. I'm just not sure if I should go diversion and lose my job and home due to financial hardship. Thanks for replying.

Thanks. I will check it out.

Hello to all. I'm new to site . I'm looking for answers for Dui situation. I've been putting my question in search sites but not able to find my answers. My situation is that I have a DUI and received a letter to choose between diversion program or go before the board and get probation or enforcement program. I have 5 days to decide. I've been at my critical care job for 25 years. With the diversion program I have to go on a leave of absence immediately. I don't know what to tell my job. Also I have to be on leave for at least one year then non-patient care for up to 6 months then patient care but can't access narcotics which would be burdensome. Also I'm worried about the availability of a non-patient care job at my workplace. Would that even be an option? If not will I lose my 25 year seniority and pay scale? I'm thinking I should just take my chances with the board of nurses and take probation because it sounds like I can still work then there. I know probation would be on my license but since I already have a job can they fire me? I'm so torn . I need the income to keep my home. I'm the sole supporter for me and my children. I appreciate any fellow nurses opinions.