nursenicke

Thank you Elizabeth, it is nice to know I'm not alone. It made me feel like they though I was some sort of a junky that can't be trusted...they supposedly submitted my information to the administrator for review so I'm in limbo. I think they are treading lightly because I mentioned discrimination. Thanks for your support.

Thank you so much for your reply. I think you are right about hospitals playing it safe, when I mentioned to her that it sounded like discrimination she sounded appalled that I would say that. Unfortunately, I'm not sure I have the fight in me. Even if they were to hire me at this point I'm worried I'll be a target, and not really appreciated. They were so impressed with my resume and gracious after the interview, until this. Thanks again, Nursenicke

I live in WA state. I applied and was offered a job as an surgical RN, am more than qualified. I took the pre employment drug screen and listed the Methadone (5mg/day) on the list of medications, very low dose BTW. When the screen came back, the employer called to tell me I "unfortunately" could not be hired at this time because of the methadone. I since supplied the employer with a letter from my Dr. stating that the "Methadone does not affect my ability to perform complex mental tasks". After I faxed this letter I still have not heard anything from them. I feel totally discriminated against, not to mention I have never had to deal with this before and it is a total blow to my ego. Is it even legal what they are doing? I gave my notice at my other job, now I'm really screwed! Any advice is greatly appreciated! Totally depressed...