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No. 10
from Magsulfate
Old Nov 25, 2008, 06:15 PM

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It all depends on what's going on with your program. IF you are in Texas and you are NOT working yet, then mostly they will do it once a month. Once you get a job, they will do it twice a month. But don't take my word for it, they can do it however many times they want to.
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No. 11
from sl33y
Old Nov 25, 2008, 06:43 PM

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Quick update...

I have been tested twice in the past 5 days. Ugh. I don't think I will be able to keep my license - I don't have $300/month to spend on drug tests.

AND, trying to get a hold of my case manager is really disappointing. I leave messages and no one calls back.

This isn't looking to good for me, but whatever happens happens, right?
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No. 12
from Magsulfate
Old Nov 25, 2008, 06:56 PM

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I know the feeling. Hang in there Sl33y. It really does get better. Sometimes they will call you twice close together just to test you. Hang in there!! They probably won't even call you again till next month. Don't stress too much, because--- you've got to get through this no matter what, right? Even if you gotta go pawn your dvd player for gas money. Hey, I pawned a lot of stuff just to get to work when I was in TPAPN. Email me anytime if you want to talk.
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No. 13
from sl33y
Old Nov 25, 2008, 08:27 PM

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Thanks for the kind words!

I am really thinking a lot about going back to school (for IT, my other true love). I am still active in my recovery and am going to stay that way- with PA's VRP or not!

I will give the drug testing until January and if it is still going to be 3-4 times per month then I think I will surrender my license for the 3 years or whatever it is.

Besides, I am a new nurse (graduated in April) and am going to have a VERY hard time finding work here in the small town I live in.

Plus, I don't have much to pawn lol
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No. 14
from Magsulfate
Old Nov 27, 2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sl33y View Post
Thanks for the kind words!



Plus, I don't have much to pawn lol
lol well, I didn't either. My poor kids, I remember one time we had to pawn their xbox for gas money,,, they understood because they knew I was a lot 'better' and not sick anymore, and they knew I would get it right back out as soon as I got paid. And I did. Thank god all that is over now for me and I can concentrate on staying well and enjoying life... you're getting there too! It just takes some time, and some hard work.
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No. 15
Old May 24, 2009, 04:26 PM

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Does anyone know of any First Lab testing sites in Missouri?
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No. 16
from Magsulfate
Old May 24, 2009, 08:51 PM

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You can google "firstlab" and I'm sure it will come up.
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No. 17
from erica2323
Old Jul 28, 2009, 09:31 PM

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What is this all about? i am just in nursing school, but have never heard that there is an additional $150 to $300 month cost in addition to the student loans i will be paying back for testing twice a month!! Im in California. Just wondering if this is something all states do to all nurses? That is an extreme expense!!!!!
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No. 18
from Magsulfate
Old Jul 29, 2009, 06:29 AM

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wow, i just realized I already answered this question lol
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No. 19
Old Jul 29, 2009, 11:51 AM
Updated Jul 29, 2009 at 12:01 PM by MizChelleRN

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Hi erica....are you in recovery too? I wonder if you didn't realize which forum you were reading this in? New nurses, not in recovery, are not randomly drug tested.

Or maybe I am misinterpreting your question? That's how I read it.

You know what? Wait, let me fix this...YOUR EMPLOYER may randomly drug test you, but this FirstLab stuff we're talking about is for nurses in an impaired nurse monitoring program for nurses with addictions.

Better?
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