NurseTexas2018

It was done at a hospital but sent elsewhere for testing

The cutoff for the initial testing is 50 and then the confirmatory test (done if the initial is positive or if anything is suspected like dilution) is 15. My first test was too diluted (I drank a lot of water prior) so the second test was sent for an automatic confirmatory test (highly unfortunate because mine was 37)

Was it a pre employment drug screen that you failed too? Gosh, I'm so sorry you've had to go through all of this but I bet you're glad it's almost over. Also, how long before you heard from the Board from the time of failing?

Did you fail a pre employment drug screen? That just seems so excessive for a PRE employment test. I haven't been practicing as a nurse since June of last year. When I researched the EEP it says the, "EEP is a voluntary monitoring system that takes a non-punitive approach to helping RNs and LVNs demonstrate that they do not have a substance abuse problem. To be accepted, RNs must have a positive drug screen with no other legal concerns or a single, identified incident of improper drug or alcohol use. Nurses must also receive a negative evaluation for substance use disorder (as determined by a qualified assessor) to be accepted into EEP." This was a single incident for me and i have no marks on my record, so wouldn't I be eligible for this route? Did you get an attorney to help you?

Hi everyone, I have a question for those of who have dealt with this. Facts only and no judgment please. In December of 2017, I failed a pre employment drug screen (+THC) for a hospital and they said they were reporting me to the Texas BON. From what I've read, it sounds like I'll have to go to an evaluator and then thru the EEP program (assuming the evaluation deems me not to have a dependency- which I do NOT, it was a one-off thing and I could pass a hair test at anytime.) My question is, how long should I expect before hearing from the Board or Tpapn regarding the failed pre employment test if it was reported in December 2017? I want to get all this over with.

Please email me as well.

I thought the whole point of EEP was so it did not show up on your background check or anything unless you fail to comply with them???