she is the one who ruined her career. Some nurses get jobs again if their license is still good. But why would she want to go back to that environment whee drugs are handy?

Her license is still good. I have checked. She claims they can get her medical records from when she was in detox and wont hire her because of that. She gets a lot of pressure from by dad because he paid for her college.

This is a sad story ..She may have to find another field .Obviously she shouldent be around meds.

I'm not an RN but I am a CNA, and I've never had anyone retrieve, or attempt to retrieve my medical records. I've always just had a standard work physical and had to answer some basic medical background questions. they do a criminal history background, and any drug related charges would prevent me from getting a job. Did your sis get busted for drugs ever?

It's against the law for a hospital or Dr or any clinic to release medical records so I doubt that is happening.

The fact that if she is on drugs while on the job and do some damage to patients is something they would def. look into. I wouldn't want a nurse that's high and neither would anyone else. There must be some other field she could get into.

She got busted with drugs but has not been convicted yet so it wont be on record. Not in the state of TX. That's why I have a dog named Felony, it was once hers. Trust me I wouldn't want her working on me either. It's sad but its true! She was once an awesome nurse but now she cant remember shit. The drugs fried her brain.

Jesus! She doesn't need to be working on any patients. Lol@Felony

you helped your sister, you sure as hell didnt ruin her career

That's what my dad says. Shes the one that chose to take the drugs. Thanks guys! I feel much better.

I am a RN. Believe it or not, but many medical professionals turn to substance abuse because of the high stress of their job. There are plenty of organizations out there to help RN's get sober, and supposedly they will work WITH you. I remember seeing information about this in the mail, but I couldn't find it for you.

My question is, was she stealing narcotics from work, or was she getting them from elsewhere?

I'm an RN as well and many licensed professionals return to the profession after getting clean. She is projecting and manipulating you as any addict would. She will NOT get clean until she wants to just like any addict. I'm sorry if that sounds harsh, but that's the hard facts. Believe me I work ER, I see it everyday. Families, broken because they hurt for their family members that are caught up in a terrible addiction that is killing them. DO NOT let her manipulate you physically and mentally. She has to fall to get herself back up. You can help her emotionally if she wants it, but you cannot help her in any way with her financial or professional situation. Best of luck to you. I will pray for you and your family.

When I was going through my divorce, my ex-husband had my medical records sequestered. It can be done.

You guys are not being to harsh. Trust me! I'm pretty much fed up with her crap so anything you say isn't going to surprise me. Her license doesn't show any restrictions on it. If she had been stealing drugs I would think it might say something there. Although we did wonder if she did get caught at one point.

If she is using and she is still practicing it is definitely only a matter of time. Believe me, I've been doing this for 17 years. They all get caught. You can tell her THAT!