BluffcityRN

BluffcityRN has 5 years experience and specializes in Med Surg.

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1. Drug test randomness???

   BluffcityRN replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Recovery

   In Tn, at least twice a year. At a cost of $295 each. I have been told by RNs that have been in for a few years and are very compliant that the # of tests a year remains the same; hair 2 yearly, blood 4 yearly, and urine 20 yearly= 26 a year. I have ...

2. Drug test randomness???

   BluffcityRN replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Recovery

   Funny you should mention that...I was at my TnPap mandated support group this morning and I mentioned my testing concerns yadda yadda. I was told by at least 3 RNs that are in my group and have been around a while that there are 26 tests a year. Two ...

3. Drug test randomness???

   BluffcityRN replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Recovery

   Thanks for the support. I know that I "voluntarily" signed up for this, but I sure wish I had more information from others or forums that could have given me a clear heads up as to what I was getting myself into. I want to be a good nurse, a healthy...

4. Drug test randomness???

   BluffcityRN replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Recovery

   Not encouraging information out there about the "randomness" of drug screens or the costs associated wirh these programs. I am in TnPap and signed my agreement mid July. I have had 11 tests since then. In Tennessee under Affinity, UDS are $70, Peth ...

5. Has anyone worked til their case with the BON came up?

   BluffcityRN replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Recovery

   I see that you asked this a ways back but yes I did work successfully and without any issues until my case was taken up by the Tn BON. I chose to leave the hospital I was at rather than take a leave. That way I can attempt at rehire when I am eligib...

6. Help! What's next?

   BluffcityRN replied to Justme0400's topic in Recovery

   Dont know what you have done so far but I am very familiar wirh the TNBON and Tnpap. If you have not talked to the investigator yet and you are not getting an attorney; then get your drug test and your proof together. The first thing that happens is ...

7. Substances to avoid

   BluffcityRN replied to SNB1014's topic in Recovery

   My prescribed Naproxen for degenerative knee popped as PCP? ***** So they wanted me to refrain and retest or spend another $100 on further testing of the B sample. So I sucked it up and did not take Naproxen for 8 days, then they came back with nah ...

8. My husband is in nursing school

   BluffcityRN replied to graphicdesigner22's topic in Men

   "Party Pooper"? Please hon, you have the same right to be included in your spouse's extracurricular activities as anyone at anytime! Truly supportive spouses who are not envious of the time and attention spent away from the home and family is RARE! B...

9. 2014's Best & Worst States for Nurses

   BluffcityRN replied to HouTx's topic in Career Support

   Wow! I knew Tennessee would be low on the rankings but 48th overall! And 40th in opportunity? Maybe I should consider a move to "bluer" state! Thanks for the link, VERY informative!

10. Job Search: Applying Online for RN Positions

    BluffcityRN replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in Job Hunt

    I too am in the cyperspace vortex of online job applications! As a new RN, with only clinical school experience it seems like my email is jammed with automated "thank you will let you know"s. I have applied for about 50 positions at the 4 major hos...