new job, can I be denied job for benzo PRN

[seeing123]

Is a nurse allowed to be on Benzos in Florida? Prescribed PRN

[mmc51264, BSN, MSN, RN]

that should be between employee health and your physician.

[catsmeow1972, BSN, RN]

Nope...nada, don’t even bother asking. They are of the opinion that ANYTHING anyone has found a way to abuse is verboten. I’m surprised they don’t test for caffeine and nicotine. Oh but cigarette smoking is a fine addiction.
it’s because, ya know, every single person in their clutches must be an addict. Because that’s how you’re treated whether it’s appropriate or not.

Makes no damn sense, right? Right, now your getting it.

[seeing123]

@catsmeow1972 so I can be denied a job for being on a benzo?

[seeing123]

@mmc51264 so should I have my physician write employee health a letter?

[catsmeow1972, BSN, RN]

4 minutes ago, seeing123 said:

@catsmeow1972 so I can be denied a job for being on a benzo?

Oh, I thought you were referring to IPN, given the forum you’ve posted in. Assuming those creeps aren’t all up in your business like they are with people unfortunate enough to encounter them, I don’t see why not. If every med (pain meds, benzodiazepines, anything controlled) was nixed for every person, there’d be nobody working.?‍♀️

Presuming you’ve got a current prescription for them, no, I would not think simply having it for PRN usage and why, would be no one’s business except yours and your prescribing doc.

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

I live in Florida and have a coworker on them. Having known her before and after I can say she needs them.

I do think that having a note from your doctor that the prescription will not affect your job performance and judgement would be a good thing to have, especially since you're going to flunk any drug screening.

[seeing123]

@catsmeow1972 Oh I'm so sorry! I didn't realize. Thank you!

[seeing123]

@Tweety Thank you for letting me know. I have only taken one benzo since life situation has changed and has improved my overall state of well being. However, since it can still come up on a drug exam, I want to know how I should approach it.

[Direct]

What about the employment drug screen. Does the prescription justify?

[seeing123]

Right- that's what I'm wondering.... I took 2 meds about 40 days ago, life situation changed and I do not need/want to take anymore. I'm about to start a new job and I'm wondering how I could go about it

[seeing123]

My pre employment screening is coming up. I'm a new grad, prescribed benzos two months ago. Only took 1 dose and because life has turned around, I have no need to keep taking them. Anyway, can I be denied a job if I list that I have taken a prescribed benzo?