Drug testing (before/during/after application?)

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Hi All! I was wondering when, after I've submitted my application, I will have to take a drug test/criminal background check. I've been marijuana free for over three months now, and drug free with no criminal history for years.. I'm wondering when the drug screen will be? Do I submit my results with my application? As in, go to a certified drug testing facility to have those results shipped off? I'm really out of my wheel house here (from what I've read, I take the drug test once I'm accepted). Any help or insight you could provide would be great. Thank you!!

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This answer was related more to me applying to nursing school itself. I am fully aware that all employers will more than likely drug test. I wasn't sure if I needed to submit a drug screen at the same time I apply to a school. Thank you for your response!! It was very helpful!!

No institution that wants to drug test you (school, employer or other) is going to allow you to take the drug test at your convenience, at your choice of testing facility.

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No background of criminal history, ever.

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Specializes in ER, ICU/CCU, Open Heart OR Recovery, Etc.

Yes. Usually you will have complete instructions given to you.

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This answer was related more to me applying to nursing school itself. I am fully aware that all employers will more than likely drug test. I wasn't sure if I needed to submit a drug screen at the same time I apply to a school. Thank you for your response!! It was very helpful!!

Well that was totally unclear. You posted in General Nursing, not the Student forum, and the way your post was written sounded like you were submitting an application for employment.

Hi All! I was wondering when, after I've submitted my application, I will have to take a drug test/criminal background check. I've been marijuana free for over three months now, and drug free with no criminal history for years.. I'm wondering when the drug screen will be? Do I submit my results with my application? As in, go to a certified drug testing facility to have those results shipped off? I'm really out of my wheel house here (from what I've read, I take the drug test once I'm accepted). Any help or insight you could provide would be great. Thank you!!
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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).

In most cases you will be issued a job offer contingent upon background clearance and clean drug test. The prospective employer will send you to their preferred lab so don't bother getting you own test.

Good luck to you

Hppy

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In the Army Nurse Corps, we often received a phone call at 0400 to show up so someone could physically WATCH us pee in a cup. The Army is not for bladder-shy folks. Lol

Just like the hospital is not for bladder-shy folks either! :yes: lol

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No institution that wants to drug test you (school, employer or other) is going to allow you to take the drug test at your convenience, at your choice of testing facility.

I did this very thing when I applied to nursing school. I just had to show up with negative results. It was my dime, my testing facility, on my time.

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Thank you for your help!

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