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My employer is turning me in to the state because I refused a drug screen. Long story short.....I refused because I was angry, not because I would have been positive. I didn't know this would happen, I just thought I would be terminated. Can anyone please tell me what the next steps with the state or TNBON are and what I can expect to happen? Thanks!

Specializes in Critical Care.

Why did they ask you to give a UDS? Was it for cause (suspicion of being altered, abnormal narc pulling or narcs don't add up, etc)? Or does your facility perform totally random checks?

It was a poor choice to refuse. Period.

Your next best bet is to get a hair screen (yes, it will be a bit pricey). However, paying $60 a pop for 2-4 (or more) UDS/ month for 3-5 years will cost much more. If you drink, don't worry about it. If you've been smoking weed or more, it will show up. This is your very bet bet to show you haven't been using on the side on your own time or diverting from your facility.

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Specializes in Med/surg/ortho.

By refusing to take the test you just got yourself terminated. When I was confronted in much the same way I was clearly told my options- either I take the drug test or be terminated.

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Specializes in Med/surg/ortho.

They may have reported you but they more than likely won't. By refusing the test you ended your employment. Your gone problem solved. Most hospitals don't end up reporting because they don't want the publicity. They don't want their name associated with that kind of thing because well obviously that may make people question returning to said facility.

That being said you won't know for sure and all you can do is move on and take comfort in the idea that what ever happens will happen. It might be a year from now maybe longer. You have to wait it out and don't whatever you do admit to anything don't get a lawyer they can do nothing for you.

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