can nurses take suboxone
rhiannaon bell
Asked: 2020-01-28 02:26:18
I am a recent graduate of an RN program. I also happen to have a problem with taking too many lortabs. I know I can lose my license if I'm found out but Im afraid of withdrawals and relapsing because of them. Can I be a nurse and still take suboxone?
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Jasun Canal
Answered: 2020-01-28 20:51:23
yes, a nurse can take suboxone as long as they are going through the proper channels of obtaining it and following the treatment plan. Unfortunately, while being in early recovery, especially if you have been caught doing something against the rules of the workplace/illegal, you will have your license limited and probably will have to take drug screens, attend meetings, and other tasks. this is not that different than the standard medication assisted treatment (MAT) but you will have to follow everything to a T to avoid having your license revoked.
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Abbye Klancher
Answered: 2020-01-30 01:16:51
no, the board will suspend your license and you won't be able to practice… bye bye career
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Mike Sargent
Answered: 2020-01-30 00:23:07
you can take it, but I wouldn't recommend going back to work the day you start treatment
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Alexa Freeman
Answered: 2020-01-28 10:26:07
yes, but you will be monitored heavily
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Vera (Guest User)
Answered: 2021-10-05 19:34:42
I have been taking suboxone for years because of a severe addiction to prescription pain pills. I have tried traditional abstinence programs and developed SEVERE post acute withdrawal syndrome. There is a reason only 10% of addicts in opiate abstinence programs are successful. I went back to school only because of suboxone. I would without a bount be dead right now without it. I would have either overdosed or killed myself because of severe insomnia. I'm pretty sure I permanently changed my brain.
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Blinny Payson
Answered: 2020-01-29 18:42:07
