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Just wanted to know how often you get selected for testing. I am really short on money and need to budget an amount for these random drug screens. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Just curious... I recieved a letter stating I can return to licensed RN work but they need to have all the employer info first. How would they even know if I was working or not if I don't send them the info?? THX

Well, I am living in a very small town and can't find work. I am cuurently working as an unlicensed healthcare worker for crappy pay. I don't know what to do. I am actually thinking of just giving up my license and going back to school to do somethin...

Well, I can tell you, after working in laboratory settings for over 7 years, that IA drug screens are NOT 100% accurate. That is why there is confirmation on non-negative tests with GC/MS (which is 99.9%) accurate. If I were you I would call the lab ...

What is a "dh"??

I am not chancing it, because I won't do what I am asking. I just find it interesting that I doubt the BON would know where or if you are working unless you tell them. As far as unemployment, you have to fill out a pretty long application and it gets...

I see. I just don't understand how the workforce dept has my name. Thanks for the reply, guys!

I was fired last week for diversion. I am so ****** at myself and can't believe this has happened. The hospital is not pressing charges against me as they know me and my character and work ethic was great while there, until recently. I self-reported ...

Just wanted to say hello to everyone and I am doing VERY well! Still haven't heard of anything from DEA/legal problems (wheeew!). I am starting to come to peace with what happened and I hope to return to nursing in a couple of months:) THANKS EVERYON...

Thanks for the kind words! I am really thinking a lot about going back to school (for IT, my other true love). I am still active in my recovery and am going to stay that way- with PA's VRP or not! I will give the drug testing until January and if it ...

Quick update... I have been tested twice in the past 5 days. Ugh. I don't think I will be able to keep my license - I don't have $300/month to spend on drug tests. AND, trying to get a hold of my case manager is really disappointing. I leave messages...

Please PLEASE do take someone that is in recovery with you if you go! I know you may think you'll be good and won't dring but our disease of addiction can throw intellect and logic right out the window. If you have a friend in AA/NA or someone that r...

Thanks for all the replies! I guess I'm looking at $100 - $150 per month. That sucks. I can't believe it costs almost as much to collect the specimen as it does for the lab to run it! I worked in lab settings for ~7 years and all they do for IA tests...

Thanks for the replies everyone!

Hey, everyone! Things are going well - I just started outpatient tx and am going to 2-3 NA meetings per week. I also got a job offer doing PCT work in a Dialysis center, so I guess I'll have some income while I go through the early recovery process a...

Thanks for the kind words, chief:)

Good luck, chief! You will be fine as long as you stay clean. Keep looking for a job and if all else fails, file for unemployment - you'll win because you were terminated for something you didn't do/can't control.

^ Settle down, there! My facility DID report me, it's just that they are not pressing charges. That doesn't mean someone else won't (ie DEA, etc). I HAVE indeed started treatment and applied for my BON's VRP program, so I know I am an addict and am f...

Lance I sent you a pm with my email addy. The mods don't like when you post email addresses in public threads:) I check my email VERY frequently, so shoot me an email whenever!

Sure, Lance. Send me your email and we can discuss.... I think things are finally turning around for me as well. It is still VERY early for me, I haven't even gotten my official treatment plan yet or gotten into the VRP program. BUT, I know what I n...

I went back and read her OP... So, what happened to probation? I guess they did end up taking a harder stance with her instead of PO/outpatient treatment. Whatever the case, I hope she is ok and does well in rehab. I hope I get a break if/when I get ...

Tell her good luck and to always keep thinking that, JUST FOR TODAY, she can stay clean! My thoughts and prayers are with you....

Thanks again, bedpan! I am beginning to feel better, although the fear of my situation comes and goes at times. One day at a time, right? YOU ALL HAVE BEEN GREAT AND I AM DEEPLY GREATFUL FOR YOUR PRAYERS!!!

AWESOME!! I hope that you are doing well and I am in the same boat - job hunting! I can sustain about 2 months with no employment. After that, it is going to be tough. Problem is I live in a small town and there aren't that many jobs here, maybe wal...

Thanks, chaotic. I saw a counselor today and also filled out all the paperwork for the VRP program. So, my treatment has begun. Now I need to find a job because neither my wife nor I are workng right now and we can't sustain more than 2 months withou...