What Happened
The Board of Nursing found that a registered nurse diverted Vicodin from a resident at an assisted living facility in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, on April 30 and May 1, 2019, for personal use.
The nurse admitted having a substance abuse problem at the time of the diversion and was diagnosed with opioid and stimulant use disorders. The Board suspended the nurse’s license indefinitely, subject to possible stay upon compliance with treatment, drug testing, and practice restrictions.
What the Record Shows
License suspended for an indefinite period; suspension may be stayed upon compliance with conditions including treatment, monitoring, and practice limitations.
Why It Matters for Diversion Programs
This entry comes from a primary source rather than a federal enforcement release, and it is recorded as reported: Diverted Vicodin from a resident for personal use on April 30 and May 1, 2019.. Board and news records are a lagging indicator - by the time a licensing authority or a reporter learns of a diversion, the diversion was normally detected internally first, which makes each entry a signal that inventory reconciliation, waste observation or dispensing oversight failed earlier.