Nurse’s License Suspended after Admitting Diversion
Nurse’s License Suspended after Admitting Diversion
Registered nurse employed at a drug rehabilitation center admits to stealing controlled substances.
The Florida Department of Health has filed an administrative complaint before the Board of Nursing against Victoria Lyne Bodziak, alleging that she used her position as a nurse at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center to access and divert a controlled substance. The complaint states that Bodziak replaced buprenorphine tablets with another drug and did not have a legitimate purpose to be in possession of buprenorphine. Bodziak admitted to abusing her prescriptions and was diagnosed with moderate opioid use disorder by a physician specializing in addiction medicine.
Approximate date(s) of the diversion:
08/01/2020
Where the Diversion Occurred:
White Sands Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation
WhiteSands Treatment, Fort Myers 1820 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Type of Healthcare Facility:
Hospital
Person Diverting:
Victoria Lyne Bodziak
Profession of the person diverting:
Nurse
Has the incident been reported?
e.g. to local law enforcement, county board of health, state licensure board, and/or federal DEA or FDA authorities?
Yes
To whom has the incident been reported?
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
