BluffcityRN

BluffcityRN

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  1. Drug test randomness???

    BluffcityRN replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In Tn, at least twice a year. At a cost of $295 each. I have been told by RNs that have been in for a few years and are very compliant that the # of tests a year remains the same; hair 2 yearly, blood...

  2. Drug test randomness???

    BluffcityRN replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Funny you should mention that...I was at my TnPap mandated support group this morning and I mentioned my testing concerns yadda yadda. I was told by at least 3 RNs that are in my group and have been...

  3. Drug test randomness???

    BluffcityRN replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for the support. I know that I "voluntarily" signed up for this, but I sure wish I had more information from others or forums that could have given me a clear heads up as to what I was getting...

  4. Drug test randomness???

    BluffcityRN replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Not encouraging information out there about the "randomness" of drug screens or the costs associated wirh these programs. I am in TnPap and signed my agreement mid July. I have had 11 tests since...

  5. Has anyone worked til their case with the BON came up?

    BluffcityRN replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I see that you asked this a ways back but yes I did work successfully and without any issues until my case was taken up by the Tn BON. I chose to leave the hospital I was at rather than take a leave....

  6. Help! What's next?

    BluffcityRN replied to Justme0400's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dont know what you have done so far but I am very familiar wirh the TNBON and Tnpap. If you have not talked to the investigator yet and you are not getting an attorney; then get your drug test and...

  7. Substances to avoid

    BluffcityRN replied to SNB1014's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My prescribed Naproxen for degenerative knee popped as PCP? ***** So they wanted me to refrain and retest or spend another $100 on further testing of the B sample. So I sucked it up and did not take...

  8. My husband is in nursing school

    BluffcityRN replied to graphicdesigner22's topic in Men in Nursing

    "Party Pooper"? Please hon, you have the same right to be included in your spouse's extracurricular activities as anyone at anytime! Truly supportive spouses who are not envious of the time and...

  9. 2014's Best & Worst States for Nurses

    BluffcityRN replied to HouTx's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow! I knew Tennessee would be low on the rankings but 48th overall! And 40th in opportunity? Maybe I should consider a move to "bluer" state! Thanks for the link, VERY

  10. Job Search: Applying Online for RN Positions

    BluffcityRN replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I too am in the cyperspace vortex of online job applications! As a new RN, with only clinical school experience it seems like my email is jammed with automated "thank you will let you know"s. I have...