Summary
Following an instance of opioid diversion during her nursing practice, Jones completed a program of intensive treatment, subsequently maintained sobriety, and demonstrated successful rehabilitation. A judicial review determined that the Board had improperly overlooked this rehabilitative evidence, resulting in a court mandate for the restoration of her professional license, subject to a probationary period.
Summary
Following an incident where she diverted opioids in her nursing career, Jones successfully completed intensive treatment, maintained sobriety, and demonstrated her rehabilitation. A court subsequently determined that the licensing Board had improperly disregarded this evidence and ordered her nursing license reinstated on probation.
Summary
A nurse named Jones previously misused opioids during her time working in nursing. After this, she successfully completed an intensive treatment program, remained sober, and demonstrated her rehabilitation. The court determined that the Board had incorrectly disregarded this evidence. Consequently, the court ordered that her nursing license be returned to her, but under probationary terms.
Summary
Jones was a nurse who took pain medicine that was not hers to use. She then went to special programs to get help. After that, she stayed sober and showed she was well again. A court later said that the nursing board was wrong to not look at this proof. The court then said Jones could have her nurse's license back, but she would have to follow special rules.