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I am  a lpn in NY and I'm about to get caught diverting narcotics. Can someone please tell me what I need to do? 

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Specializes in Psychiatry.

Lawyer 

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Get a lawyer who specializes in medical board issues and helping ppl get their license back (any field).  
 

can you provide some more details?

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Without knowing the details it's likely the minimum you'll have to do is go into a diversion program. Just from Google it looks like it's called the Professional Assistance Program in NY. They normally consist of rehab followed by a contracted monitoring period.

First things first, though, I agree with the above. Consult with a lawyer that deals with nursing board issues.

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Specializes in Leadership, Psych, HomeCare, Amb. Care.
Universe93B said:

 

can you provide some more details?

NO. OP should NOT provide us with any details.

1. It's none of our business.

2. If posted, details could possibly be linked back to the OP and used against them.

Lawyer up and share details only with your attorney.

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Specializes in Mental health.

I agree get a lawyer.

Am I wrong to think that most boards of nursing want to help nurses keep their licenses?

 

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Stillcrazyafteralltheseyears said:

I agree get a lawyer.

Am I wrong to think that most boards of nursing want to help nurses keep their licenses?

 

I used to teach at a local community college, and I always told my students that the Board of Nursing is NOT your friend. If you get an invitation to visit them, it's not for lunch, and always go with an attorney. Their job is to protect the public, not us...

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Beachy is correct. A good attorney can make ALL the difference in how you get treated; the board does not care about you.  First and foremost take care of YOU. Get the help you may need. Talk to NOBODY; no co workers; you cannot trust anybody but your attorney with this.  Wishing you all the best. Many of us have been in your shoes and come through the fire.

Hugs

Lady

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Allnurses Recovery forum filled with helpful advice and members stories of recovery and resuming a nursing career.

(((HUGS))) getting through the days ahead. If you have , contact them for advice.  Check the American Association of Nurse Attorneys (TAANA) webiste as maintains state database of lawyers with experience appearing before boards of nursing. 

There is help out there.  Narcotics Anonymous Resources for professionals  has program locator links.

 

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Specializes in ER, Critical Care.

Like most of the others have said, get a lawyer.

More importantly go to a 12 step meeting such as Narcotics Anonymous. Don't try to get clean alone, addiction kills. The ANA estimates 1 in 8 nurses has a problem with drugs or alcohol

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Peer support has been proven a tremendous benefit to achieve long-term recovery from substance use disorder. There is a virtual peer support group available for nurses in Massachusetts, but out of state nurses are welcome as well. The group meets on zoom every Wednesday 7:30-8:30. The meetings are free and confidential. Contact MAPSN on the website (https://mapsn.org/) to request the meeting link if you want to join this community of nurses in recovery. 

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Hiii! 
 

take a big deep breath! We all make mistakes and are human. Definitely get a lawyer/attorney someone who has experience with whatever state board you will be dealing with. 
 

They will guide you after that. But if you don't get representation, somewhere down the line you will be doing an interview with your board and when you answer questions answer them directly and give them no extra details is what I was told when I did my interview. So if you feel like you need to explain something just don't just answer whatever question they ask because who knows what you might say and what it might lead to. I received a typed of version of my interview that I had to confirm was correct before it was submitted to the board so you'll know what the board will see before it's sent hopefully if it's all the same. And then hopefully you'll be offered into their program which will be annoying but if you put your mind to it YOU CAN DO IT. 
I'm one year into my four year program and I'm gonna kick its butt. 
 

I wish you luck. Internet hugs. Sorry for any typos I never proof read. A good thing about the program tho is you're forced into all the mental and addiction help and it's actually been really good to actually do therapy monthly. ?  

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