Re: about to start LPN course & questions about drug testing and suboxone
Man, that was pretty harsh indeed. I had no intention of trying to beat a drug test & yes I have thought that maybe billing & coding might be a better field for me. Just thought that being in the medical field would be a better chance of not being laid off & always wanted a job where I can help other people like maybe working in a rehab or taking care of the elderly.
I've just been laid off both of my jobs where I've worked one for 8 years and the other for 4 years. Have been working 12 hr days, 6 days a week for 8 years so I thought the long schedule for nursing would be Ok for me in that aspect.
Have always been interested in nursing. Yes I have thought about being around opiates but I've never stole anything in my life. I have been clean for more than 2 years & outside of the sub I go to meetings & surround myself with clean, good, hard working people..& with kindness & understanding.
But after that first poster being so harsh I'm almost afraid of trying to be a nurse.
Had changed my mind & thought maybe I'd start as a CNA & go up from there.
The second poster, thank you for your kindness. I appreciate that you didn't jump on my back like I was a bad person. I had a opiate problem, got treatment & was just wondering if I had a chance if the drug test would show suboxone in my system even when I'm off it, which should be about 7 weeks from now. Planned on jumping off it when down to .25mg.
If any nurses are interested PLEASE don't automatically suggest suboxone to an addict.
It's harder with get off it than other opiates. The wds and PAWS are very long & Drs. don't know or don't tell their patients, IMHO.
If they want to go that way then remember 'less is more'. Small amount, taper down quickly & for no more than 21 days. A week or less is even better.
Just sharing what this recovery addict had found out the hard way.
I will be thinking of another trade after the first post though.
People can change with hard work you know.
But some people can be very judgemental without even having a conversation or get to know the other person.
Thanks for your input anyway.
But the first poster just scared me of even trying to follow my idea of a career change & doing something that I know I would love to do.
Regardless, Nurses, please educate yourself about suboxone. It's not the magic pill that Drs. are saying. It's just trading one addiction for another. Good luck to all of you, even the first poster.
After rereading this very long post I think I'll do more reading & less posting.
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