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Hi @svetlana36 Can I ask what part of FL you are in? Or what hospital systems are IPN friendly in FL? I'm new to this and seeking out employment options once I start contract. I need all the help and guidance I can get. Thank you in advance!

Hey there! I’m in a similar situation and was just wondering if you had an update at all as to what happened with the board? I’m trying to figure out if I should fight a + drug screen (no narcotics involved or diversion) or just go through IPN. I have a lawyer who suggests I fight it, but I’m not sure the board will be so forgiving and I don’t want to risk having a black mark on my license and forced to go through IPN anyway. Anyway, I hope you update us. Thanks.

The thing is is that my lawyer wants to fight my positive drug screen through the Probable Cause Panel thinking that why will just dismiss it or give me a non-disciplinary letter of guidance. I just cannot see the board having mercy for a first time ofender for THC from all the horror stories I’ve heard about the board. If they don’t dismiss the case or give me that letter then I’ll be forced into the IPN program either way with a disciplinary action on my license. Has anyone ever successfully fought against a positive drug screen against the board and won? I’ve been researching like crazy and it doesn’t seem hopeful. Could I just report to IPN and have my lawyer look over things to make sure it’s all done correctly? I’m just not sure what to do about this whole thing. I’m terrified of losing/disciplinary action on my license.

Thank you so much for the information and your support ❤️ I am terrified and ashamed, but glad to know I'm not alone in this. How long is your contract? Did your agency let you go once you let them know you were under contract? Or did you quit because your program told you you couldn't work until they cleared everything? I'm so worried if I do have to go through IPN I will get stuck with a 5 year contract. I am not that hopeful that the IPN evaluators will take mercy on me from reading these threads. I do have a lawyer who specializes in licensing and has experience with the board. She's been helpful, but I'm seriously doubting not self-reporting for fear that going in front of the board to fight my case will result in disciplinary action on my license and mandatory IPN. My lawyer seems to think I have a good case and doesn't recommend I self report to IPN, but I'm not so sure. I'm a ball of stress and anxiety over this. Can't eat or sleep. It's been an awful couple days

Yes my attorney is experienced with this issue. Thank you.

Hello all, I recently tested positive for THC in a random drug screen at a new job. Immediately fired and was told I had to self report to Florida IPN. I assume because I'm in FL they will have to report the positive drug test. I sought out legal counsel and my lawyer said to not self-report. Im worried that by not self reporting I'm running the risk that the BON will file a formal complaint against my license and will suspend it. I'm also worried that if I try to challenge this with my lawyer that I will lose and have a black mark on my license and still have to do IPN. I am not an addict. I used MJ one time in a long time while I was in between jobs. I have no prior disciplinary actions on my license, this is my first offense ever. No problems with any previous employment. No drug diversion, no narcs, none of that. If I self-report I'm worried I'll have to go through IOP or inpatient treatment and be drained of all the money I have by going through IPN (I've read enough of the horror stories in this forum). I haven't told anyone about this yet because I'm obviously very embarrassed and upset at myself. My family is generally supportive but they would be so disappointed in me. My fiance is aware I lost my job due to the positive drug screen and he is very upset with me. I have not even mentioned anything to him about possible disciplinary action on my license for fear of how he'd react I just don't know what to do at this point. I'm scared and all alone with my thoughts all day with no support. I welcome any advice or support. Thanks for reading.