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You don't get it... I am seeing if it actually does have rammifications... if I actually am at risk. Does anyone know of a case where a nurse was arrested because drugs were in a house that he/she lived and how this effected their license? If I have any real reason to believe I could be endangering her, then I am going to stop using it. Have you worked with anyone in detox/rehab that only used marijuana, I'm guessing not. It is less physically damaging (especially when not smoked) than both tobacco and alcohol. It has less addictive properties than caffeine.

I know the difference between "and" and "or" can be difficult for some people. "knowledge of the substance, knew the substance was cannabis, and had dominion and control over the substance" Because that is an "and", it means she would also need to have dominion or control over it. If she never came in contact with it, this qualification would never be satisfied, and therefore there would be no grounds to prosecute her. I'm not looking for "nice" advice. I am looking for facts and experiences. According to the law, she would be doing nothing wrong. And given that fact, I want to know if according to the BOH she would be doing something wrong. Please don't bother posting if you are just going to say something along the lines of "pot bad, hurt her, don't do it". I want to know why it is bad (for her) and have someone cite a regulation or some experience. I have seen numerous references about all the time nurses spent studying and working for their degrees and licenses, so please contribute to the actual conversation instead of repeating the same political and/or moral rhetoric that doesn't even address any of the questions asked.

This is very close to false. Even if it was being smoked in the house and she was in the immediate vicinity of it, it is EXTREMELY unlikely she would fail a drug test. However, this is completely moot, because it is only consumed outside when she isn't present.

BrihtneeY, thanks for the valuable reply. You bring up a good point about the background checks. squatmunkie_RN, in legal terms, there is plausible deniability. According to how Florida's laws are set up, unless the illicit substance is found on her person, in order for her to be charged with possession the prosecutor must prove that she had knowledge of the substance, knew the substance was cannabis, and had dominion and control over the substance. If she wasn't a nurse, given the situation, she would not be able to be charged with anything. Which is why I am questioning what risk the presence of the drugs actually provides to her. If you have some experience or facts to back of the position of I would love to hear them.Thanks

Hi All, My girlfriend is an RN in Florida. We are planning to move in together soon, but she has a very warranted concern about my recreational cannabis use. I would never want to do anything that I think may jeopardize her career, but I would also prefer to continue my vice. Here is some background: She is a BSN, and intends to eventually persue higher nursing education We would have a total of 5 adults living in the house The substance would be kept in an extra bedroom, in a place she would never see it or know it existed. (I realize this sounds like I am hiding it from her. We have talked about this problem and I am open about everything I am doing, I just want to provide her with plausible deniability) She would never be around the substance, in use or in storage I have a few questions I am hoping someone can answer: Has anyone had a similar experience to this, especially if law enforcement was involved at some point? In Florida, once a nurse has obtained his/her license, what drug related offenses can cause it to be revoked or suspended? I found that a single drug related misdemeanor (even in the past 3 years) will still allow you to obtain your license without a BOH review, but I am wondering if this changes after the license is received? If a nurse is involved with a legal infraction, at what point of the process can a nurse's license be suspended / revoked, in Florida? (Arrest, charge, or conviction?) Can you think of any other useful information that you think could be related? Please don't overload this thread with responses about me using illegal drugs. I am aware of, and prepared to face, the health and legal implications this can have on my life; however, I want to make sure both my girlfriend and I understand the risks I would be posing to her. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!