Stupid drug test thread (be nice!)

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Specializes in ED RN, PEDS RN, IV NURSE.

So here's the deal.

Got a job offer for my dream job. Everything contingent on drug screen and background check. Pretty much set and clear and the last step was Friday's drug screen.

I'm a breastfeeding mom to a exclusively breastfed baby and drink tons of fluid in a day! On my best day I can drink up to a gallon (yay me!) I drink water all day and all night too! I always have a bottle near my bed for bathroom trips and nursing episodes. That, and I take prenatals- the perfect lactating patient really lol!

Tested Friday afternoon and only had 30-40oz for my whole morning 7am-300pm. Had my prenatal too.

Pee came out neon yellow (duh I take vitamins).

I coincidently had a friend testing the same day - unrelated job. She got to talking about how worried she was about a dilute specimen (she's a weed smoker) and how she hopes she passed.

Uhm what!? Dilute specimen ? That's a thing?? Always been a drinker of water and never had an issue with any tests in my life. But for once I wonder ?? Could this be an issue for me??

Not overtly worried but curious.

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Specializes in Hospital medicine; NP precepting; staff education.

You're worrying too much. That's an appropriate amount of water to drink, if not even too little, for a breastfeeding mom.

Chill.

You've got this.

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Specializes in ED RN, PEDS RN, IV NURSE.

Thanks! My husband poured me a glass of wine and said "you need to relax" lol

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Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.

You will be ok

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