Hey everyone! As I stated in the title, I'm a new grad (YAY!) and I finally was able to get my first clinical nurse job. Its at an extremely prestigious hospital.
I already got the position and start in November byt I am about to go in for my pre-employeement visit where they'll be doing a physical, drug test and what not.
I was filling out some of the paperwork in preperation for the physical and it asked about current medications. I have ADD, anxiety and depression so I listed the medications; by the way I am prescribed for them.
I also take suboxone. I take it for 2 reasons- I have fibromyalgia and it helps with some of the pain without having to take painkillers like Percocet, etc. I also take it because about 6 years ago I used pain meds to self-medicate my fibromyalgia, depression and anxiety; I obviously got off of the pills and started suboxone as a way to come off the pills and manage my pain. Also, It's prescribed.
I do not want to put down that I take suboxone because there's a HUGE stigma that comes with being on suboxone and I don't want to be judged, I'm also scared that they will tell me that I'm not hired anymore...
I understand why there is a stigma, but I don't fit it and I'm scared that they wont see that. Because I already have 3 other medications that are listed, I don't want them to think im incapable of the job...
I personally feel like I shouldn't have to explain myself as long as I have valid prescriptions for my medications and valid reasons for taking them; but they might not see it that way.
should I put include my suboxone on the list? I don't want to lie and feel like it's bad karma to lie to them right off the bat, but I just don't know what to do.
I really need some advice...