Drug test for admission to LVN schools in California?

[julivee]

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone here knew whether or not LVN programs drug test for admissions. The reason I ask is because I smoked a joint about a week ago and am afraid to even apply to an LVN school for fear that they might drug test me. I haven't smoked since, but now, from what Ive heard, I have to wait somewhere around 45 days for it to get out of my system. I'm looking to apply at Casa Loma in Van Nuys. Maybe some other schools in the area, but I was wondering if I should go ahead and apply now, before the classes fill up or, wait the 45 days for this crap to get out of my system. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a bunch! :wink2:

[NickiLaughs, ADN, BSN, RN]

My program didn't. But that's going to depend on the program you go to, and hospital requirements as well. If anyone things you are under the influence you usually have signed a contract that allows them to drug test you and can result in immediate expulsion.

I would recommend you no longer partake in smoking weed while you are pursuing a career and becoming a nurse. The liability is much more than the momentary high is worth. It may be legal in California in select cases, but still illegal federally and you would not get any sympathy from a nursing program or the nursing board.

[julivee]

My program didn't. But that's going to depend on the program you go to, and hospital requirements as well. If anyone things you are under the influence you usually have signed a contract that allows them to drug test you and can result in immediate expulsion.

I would recommend you no longer partake in smoking weed while you are pursuing a career and becoming a nurse. The liability is much more than the momentary high is worth. It may be legal in California in select cases, but still illegal federally and you would not get any sympathy from a nursing program or the nursing board.

Thanks a lot for the quick response. It was very informative. :wink2:

[Sensoria17]

My SIL had to take something called a 12-panel drug test for her CNA program. Apparently the test is able to detect if you have used illicit drugs within the last twelve months. I've never used drugs in my life but I think this is a little over the top.

[pcawiz]

I went to LVN school outside CA (in Indiana) and we never got tested by the school or facility, but it is true that they have you sign a waiver that you will pay for a test if you are asked to submit for a test. I heard though that it is like $120 or something to get tested because it is whatever the facility charges to administer a tox screen. They don't ever ask though unless you act like you are under the influence. Best rule of thumb is to leave the grass in the past and never touch it again while you are a nurse/nursing student. It's not worth it in the long term.

As for the time being, you can eat a low fat diet, exercise a lot, drink plenty of water, maintain adequate vitamin intake and don't take any chemicals ect if possible (i.e. anything that reacts to the body other than food except maybe caffeine if you're a coffee drinker) to give your liver a rest and to detox your system.