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hi - been reading other forums but really would like feedback specific to my situation. Never having heard about vdap - I was accused of an alcohol problem. Even though had not drank in over a month, my employer bullied me to self report in order to "clear my name". in hindsight, yes this was stupid but I just wanted to keep my job being a single mother and no additional income. I was sent to uab who was not helpful, very cold, and just threw inpatient out there in recommendations because that's the standard. now I have been through bradford's eval and they called to schedule recommendations Monday. I am terrified I have now wasted $3500 on a second opinion only to be recommended inpatient to keep my license. I have passed all drug testing. any advice, info, comfort, etc.....

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Specializes in Med/surg.

I opted not to do vdap after allegations of diversion. I ended up getting 12 months probation with monitoring. I thought my new employer was going to work with me, but they ended up firing me because I didn't list the hospital that all this happened on my job app. So my manager reported that to board and now I have a new investigation 3 weeks into my probation. This one is for fraud. I kind of want to give up but I'm hanging on. I hope things get better for you....and me.

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Isn't vdap through the BON? OP what are they saying since all tests came back negative? WorriedNurseinAL did you have an attorney? They punished you for not doing vdap?

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Specializes in Med/surg.

I had no money for an attorney and still don't. So I took the mark and have been totally compliant so far but now I have no idea what they're going to try to do to me. I am going to do a free consultation with an attorney tomorrow.

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22 minutes ago, WorriedNurseinAL said:

I had no money for an attorney and still don't. So I took the mark and have been totally compliant so far but now I have no idea what they're going to try to do to me. I am going to do a free consultation with an attorney tomorrow.

Contact the AL bar and tell them you need an attorney. They have a program where you can get an attorney for free, depending on your situation. Similar to legal aid.

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Specializes in Med/surg.

Thanks. I will try that.

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Specializes in CCU.

WorriedNurseinAL, Hello. I am on a similar path with you. I have been accused of diverting and misdocumeting. I was not always scanning PRN meds, which included narcotics. One shift I didn't scan at all. And theyre saying Im giving too many pain meds. I am wondering what to do, would you please inform me a little bit about your process? Email is fine too. Was the probation on your record. Any input would be much appreciated! 

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Specializes in Med/surg.

Hi, yes it is on my record. I refused to do the vdap.  I got 12 months probation. I have 8 months and 20 days left. I found a job at a nursing home. Not a dream job but until my time is up I am rolling with the punches. No key restrictions. Just random drug testing. It sucks but I would rather have a mark on my license than 5 years of them on my back. I have been a nurse 28, almost 29 years. It has killed my soul and made me feel so inferior but I'm working on all that. It's so unfair. 

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Specializes in CCU.

I totally understand your situation. I would hate to do a monitoring contract for that many years. However, I am in school and they require an unencumbered license. If I get a mark in my license and it becomes encumbered. I’m screwed. That is the only reason I’m even considering a monitoring program because at least then my license won’t be affected. Ughh

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