What is the BRN Intervention Program?

The California Board of Registered Nursing has recently changed the name of its diversion program to the BRN Intervention Program, but make no mistake, it is the exact same thing. I am going to go out on a limb and take credit for the name change, since I inundated the web with my posts on …

What are the Pros and Cons of the Diversion Program?

What are the Pros and Cons of the Diversion Program? By: Jennifer Coalson-Perez, Executive Director RN Guardian, Mystery-Solver Extraordinaire How does a California Registered Nurse make an informed decision regarding whether or not to enter the BRNโ€™s Diversion program, if it doesnโ€™t sound like it is even an option? If youโ€™ve received this letter โ€œofferingโ€ …

Get the Facts About the Diversion Program

Get the Facts About the Diversion Program Q. I received a letter from the Board of Nursing offering me the Diversion Program, because I am being accused of taking medication from my facility due toย some waste discrepancies. What should I do? A: This a very personal decision… if you have some meds that canโ€™t be …

Drug Diversion and Your RN license: What You Need to Know Now

Drug Diversion If you have, or are suspected of diverting medication from your employer, โ€œDrug Diversionโ€ can mean 2 separate things. The first is following a criminal investigation and prosecution, you are offered Drug Diversion from the courts or what is known as a deferred judgment (CA Penal Code 1000). A deferred judgment means that …

Should You Enter the BRNโ€™s Diversion Program?

Should You Enter the BRNโ€™s Diversion Program? The answer to whether you are a good candidate for the California BRNโ€™s diversion program will depend on who you ask. If you ask the BRN itself, or you ask the program providerโ€™s at Maximus, they will tell you yes, OH YES!!!!!, you should certainly enroll in the …

The Diversion Program Pros and Cons

The Conundrum Caused by Board of Registered Nursing RNโ€™s Diversion Program Letterย : Solving the Diversion Mystery By: Jennifer Coalson-Perez, Executive Director RN Guardian, Mystery-Solver Extraordinaire How does a California Registered Nurse make an informed decision regarding whether or not to enter the BRNโ€™s Diversion program if it doesnโ€™t sound like it is even an option? …

Why Did I Receive a Letter From the BRN Offering Me the Diversion Program?

Diversion Program I answer this question daily but you can probably answer it yourself. You will receive a letter offering you the Board of Registered Nursing or LVN Boardโ€™s Diversion program if any of the following have occurred: You are a registered nurse or LVN and youโ€™ve been recently been arrested for a Driving Under …

Beware Calling Maximus for the โ€œConfidential Consultationโ€ When Considering Entering the Board of Nursing Diversion Program

Board of Nursing Diversion Program When does the term โ€œconfidentialโ€ really meanย confidential? 1. When you tell a five year old to the keep ice cream you bought her before dinner a secret. 2. When you disclose personal information regarding an addiction to the BRNโ€™s Diversion Provider, Maximus, who promises that that the initial consultation will …