Did I ruin my chances of ever becoming a nurse?

[Moonbaby79]

I recently was accepted to the 2019 Summer ADN program in Broward. Prior to my acceptance and my drug screening, I took a Xanax for anxiety and lack of sleep. I completely forgot that I took the pill and went and did my screening, which came back positive. The problem is that I got a prescription from a different country, which has no database or prescription number. I am pretty sure that I will lose my seat now. My concern is will this prevent me from re-applying to the program? Will it be on my record, therefore hindering my chances of getting into a nursing program at a different school? I have worked so hard for this, and to lose it over half of an anxiety pill makes me sick to my stomach.

[BSNbound21, BSN, RN]

18 hours ago, Moonbaby79 said:

2 hours ago by Moonbaby79

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On 3/22/2019 at 12:40 PM, RNinheart said:

Dear, OP,

You knew you were going to drug screening and that Xanax is a controlled substance... So, I don't understand how you "forgot" and are you taking it every day?

I FORGOT because it is not a medication that I take often or on a regular basis...I FORGOT because in my excitement of being accepted into the program , I wanted to get everything done as quick as possible. I understand that as an outsider looking in this seems suspect....However, do not be so quick to judge or generalize. If I was a regular user or an abuser, with something to hide....don't you think I would have gone to great lengths to conceal my habit? That is not the case here. It was an innocent lack of judgement and sadly one that may cost me. I came on here to get perspective from others whom may have faced similar situations.

If you have a prescription for it and are using it as prescribed, you have nothing to worry about. Otherwise, take this as a lesson that you should not be taking controlled substances without supervision from a doctor while working as a nurse. Schools and hospitals are strict about this because of the access to meds that nurses have and the importance of being clear-minded when making critical decisions. I wouldn't judge you for taking Xanax if you need it. I would judge you for abusing it like some people do. Drugs are a shortcut to a lot of things- feeling better/ putting off emotions/ sleep. There are other ways to deal with anxiety and sleep other than popping a Xan. If you have a drug problem, you are entering the wrong profession.

[sorensic, MSN, RN]

Any update as to the consequences of the positive result?

[Moonbaby79]

On 4/1/2019 at 1:05 AM, sorensic said:

Any update as to the consequences of the positive result?

I have not heard anything yet... Orientation is on the 24th. As of right now, I am proceeding as normal(physical CEU classes, etc...) until I am told otherwise. I do not know if I should contact the school or let them contact me. I figured the latter would have taken place by now. I am told by friends and family to let it be until they contact me, so that is what I am doing. The "UNKNOWN" is killing me.