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There really is nothing else to tell. They referred me to this place due to what they called suspected diversion. I removed meds from Accu dose and they weren't charted according to them. They did a rapid screen that was negative and sent off a 10 panel that they guaranteed to me would be positive and to be expecting a call from a medical review officer. 6 weeks later I'm still waiting on this guaranteed call. This suspicion came just 3 days after applying for intermittent fmla for sarcoidosis which I was taking Cellept and Motrin 800 for. Of note, my ex employer also called the treatment center, told them to be expecting me and gave them my phone number. I have voicemails from my ex employer and the treatment center. Ex employer stating I had to admit myself within 3 days and treatment center stating that they had spoke with exemployer and that I had 3 days to admit myself or they were reporting back to my ex employer that I wasn't admitting there so they could proceed with writing a complaint to the DOH. Now 6 weeks later I receive the letter mentioned above! I am totally blown away. Why wait 6 weeks to report me?

I was suspected of diversion of oxycodone by my ex employer. Drug tests were negative (i don't use oxycodone). Was a matter of not charting. My employer then placed me on fmla with the stipulation that I admit myself to a inpatient drug treatment center (which they are in partnership with), self report to IPN, then when fmla time was exhausted I would be terminated. I, of course, did NOT admit myself to drug treatment and did NOT self report to IPN. It has now been 6 weeks and I received a letter from my ex employer that I was terminated on 10/14 because I didn't provide proof of inpatient treatment. The letter also stated that they will call IPN today (10/21) to verify that I self reported and if I didn't they are going to forward a complaint to the Department of Health. My question is can my ex employer (or anybody else for that matter) verify participation or not self reporting? I thought IPN was confidential?? Any thoughts would be appreciated. (Not looking for legal advice just wondering about confidentiality)

I spoke to one attorney. $300/Hr for consultation alone. I don't have credit cards and my 403b was just started in January. After penalties and fees I wouldn't be left with much. I'm afraid an attorney is not an option. I'm thinking giving up nursing will be my best bet. After reading these posts in this forum, the IPN assessment is something I won't be able to afford either. I don't understand how, even after 2 drug screens being negative, that there's anything else I need to do to "prove myself". It just seems like once an allegation is made you are guilty and have to prove yourself innocent. I'm just so frutrated.

Thank you for the replies. I spoke to the health law firm today. $300 per hour just for the consultation. No way I can afford an attorney. I know losing my license would be much worse but I can't really create money where there is none unfortunately. The waiting game is killing me. I am in FL and have heard that FL moves pretty quickly. Something like once the complaint is received they have to take action within 45 days. I suppose I could find another job and just work until the board says I can't. I just can't believe this is happening. It is still so surreal. I'm not in recovery, have never had a substance abuse issue or anything. Just so frustrating

My employer is sending a complaint alleging suspected diversion. I was taken to employee health, drug tested, rapid and 10 panel were negative. Not surprising as I have never used or taken medications from work. This all comes at a weird time considering I applied for FMLA just 3 days prior to their allegations. So my main question is ... now what? What happens? How long before I hear from the board of nursing? Can I practice nursing until I hear from somebody? I do know from reading through numerous threads that I need to contact an attorney but I don't have malpractice insurance and I do not have the extra money just sitting around to hire one. I can't take out a loan without a source of income. I am just so lost. I feel like I'm just stuck in limbo. What comes next? Can anybody give me some sense of direction as to what I should expect over the next few days, weeks, months etc etc.... This just happened approximately 2 weeks ago. I am in Florida by the way. Thank you!