A Drug-related case is one of those cases that a nurse attorney can handle. Allegations while at work could be a serious case, a nurse attorney is needed if you get accused of this kind of scenario. However, there are some nurses who thought they were guilty of the charges and just let the decision of the Texas Board of Nursing be without consulting first an expert on this case.
On or about January 22, 2020, while employed as a Registered Nurse at a hospital facility in Abilene, Texas, the said RN misappropriated vials of Hydromorphone from the Pyxis machine, belonging to the facility or patients thereof, or failed to take precautions to prevent such misappropriation. The RN’s conduct was likely to defraud the facility and patients of the cost of the medications.
On or about August 11, 2020, the RN displayed behavior inconsistent with recovery in that she submitted a urine sample for a drug/alcohol screen which produced a positive result for Ethyl Sulfate (399 ng/mL), a metabolite of alcohol.
Was on or about November 17, 2020, the RN displayed behavior inconsistent with recovery in that she submitted a urine sample for a drug/alcohol screen which produced a positive result for Amphetamine (8817 ng/mL), Clonazepam Metabolite (304 ng/mL), and Tramadol (320ng/mL).
On or about January 21, 2021, the RN displayed behavior inconsistent with recovery in that she submitted a urine sample for a drug screen which produced a Creatinine level of <1.0 mg/dL, which is inconsistent with human urine.
On or about February 2, 2021, the RN displayed behavior inconsistent with recovery in that she submitted a blood sample for a Phosphatidylethanol (PEth) alcohol test which produced a positive result for alcohol (333.9 ng/mL).
On or about February 8, 2021, the RN displayed behavior inconsistent with recovery in that she submitted a hair sample for a drug screen which produced a positive result for Benzoylecgonine (210pg/mg), Cocaine (2516 pg/mg), Cocaethylene (232pg/mg) Amphetamine (7537 pg/mg), and Methamphetamine (1226 pg/mg).
On or about February 23, 2021, the RN displayed behavior inconsistent with recovery in that she submitted a urine sample for a drug screen which produced a positive result for Amphetamine (2761 ng/mL), Fluoxetine (>500 ng/mL), and Fluoxetine Metabolite (299 ng/mL).
On or about February 24, 2021, the RN displayed behavior inconsistent with recovery in that she submitted a urine sample for a drug screen which produced a positive result for Amphetamine (>10000 ng/mL) and Cocaine Metabolite (18080 ng/mL).
As a response to the numerous incidents, the said RN admits to consuming alcohol while in a recovery program. It was stated by the RN that she attended a recovery program from December 16, 2020, through January 14, 2020, she does not consume cocaine and does not know how she would test positive for cocaine or methamphetamine unless she was drugged without her knowledge. In addition, the RN states that she was referred to a second rehabilitation program, and while an inpatient, she was out on leave for the day and ingested her prescribed Adderall, which resulted in her dismissal from her recovery program.
She explained everything to the Board, yet the Board did not find the accused credible enough, with all the evidence against her, The Texas Board of Nursing decided to put her in disciplinary action and more sanctions is awaiting the RN.
Counter the sanctions given by the board with the help of a Nurse Attorney.
If you’re facing cases such as this, and you think that additional disciplinary action should not be applied anymore, then be sure to hire a nurse attorney who can fully assist you. Texas nurse attorney Yong J. An has been an experienced nurse attorney for more than 14 years. To contact him for inquiries or to schedule a confidential consultation, dial (832) 428-5679 to proceed.