I’m writing to get some guidance and affirmation. Last week by friend came over while I was off and we decided to bring two days straight, she then peer pressured me to smoke from her e-cigg while telling me it was only Tabaco. I took to hits and I started to panic and she admitted to me it had weed in it. Then she left and I started to get anxiety and felt dehydrated. I had no work for additional two days who I knew I would sober from the drinking. But I felt so bad and decided to call 9-11 for possible observation and maybe fluid normal solution. When in the hospital I started to get scared because there was a nurse who was just was so hard with me and kept asking if I smoked cracked or did speed or coke. I kept telling him no and my anxiety kep getting worse and then said if I was depressed or trying to kill myself. These questions kept being asked I told him Im a nurse too and I can assure you I was just spending time with a friend while we drank and she peer pressured to smoke. I have not smoked weed in over 10 years since I get really bad anxiety and though I did the right thing and call to be seen. I was showing signs of sluggish pupils with elevated pulse and BP since I felt more anxious with everything that was going on. I asked another nurse and doctor if this would jeopardize my nursing license? I never got a straightforward answer, I however did not pee on a cup since I was not asked to but had labs done. I was not on the job, I didn’t put anyone at risk like a DUI or had the police involve. However on my discharge papers they noted alcohol intoxication and weed. Since anyone can drink can that be used against me or the fact that admitted I was snuck in weed while thinking I was having an electrical cigarette? I also want to point out that I was hired by two other places prior of this incident and was clean and had a drug hire screening three days prior to this hospitalization. I don’t do drugs and I do fear something happening, since I went on my own time and no police involve would it be a HIPAA violation if the hospital or doctor reported me. Is there a possible chance I can be reported? As you can see I don’t want to lose what worked for hard for when I don’t do drugs and only drink socially on my free time. I don’t want to put my nursing license in jeopardy. I would not put anyone in danger and I don’t drink and drive. I hope someone can give me closure or affirmation to this topic.
