Published Sep 27, 2018
Red<nurse
66 Posts
I was tested 9/21. And just was called to test today! It's never happened this quickly. And of course I'm freaking out.
Big Blondie, ASN, BSN, MSN, APRN
494 Posts
It happens.
SpankedInPittsburgh, DNP, RN
1,847 Posts
It does happen. Big Blonde is completely correct. Could be a lotta things. Dilute pee. Messed up sample.... Or from their perspective (something I'd consider if I was looking to "catch" a nurse in monitoring who was cheating) there would probably be a couple back to back tests. I've been in monitoring for 2+ years now and get tested 2-3X per month. If I thought I was smarter than the average bear I might try to time these tests (which I DO NOT recommend). In other words if I drank right after I was tested then I would probably be OK. I think ETG stays in your system for 80 hours or so and PETH testing is rare (I've had one) so if you are tested on a Thursday and they don't test on the weekend then you would probably pass the pee test. I've said it before and I'll say it again the only way to get through this hellish program is complete compliance. I don't game the system and I'm sure not saying you are. We all worry about false positives but we cant control that. We can control what we put in our bodies. All you or any of us can do is comply the best you can. Good Luck!!!