sosorryandlost

Thank you everyone for your replies! I might be over reacting but just on edge cause I don't want to lose this opportunity for a second chance to my nursing career!

Hello. I signed a contract with the ohio board of nursing in November 2013. I start urine testing the end of this month. I am a waitress where serving alcohol is a necessity. I was wondering if possibly I get some alcohol on my fingers while serving or cleaning up a spill will cause a false positive. I'm starting to have anxiety attacks and not sleeping because I am scared straight. It seems like getting a false positive can be so easy. I'm doing urine tests for 6 months. I am driving myself crazy with worry so any feedback would be great. Thank you

Were you CONVICTED of the charges? if not, and the charges were dismissed, you can get your record sealed. I'm not from California, but in my state they can do this. Good luck and keep moving forward!

I am so proud of you and you should be too! I understand it was very difficult, but this is probably one of the best decisions you will make in your lifetime. It may to be hard to see that now, but somewhere down the line, your mental and physical self will thank you very much and you will be more at peace. Its important to not always worry about others when it is not necessary and take care of and love YOURSELF. I've learned that you will not get far in life if you do not do this first. Everything will fall into place but it takes time. I wish you nothing but the best and keep us updated YOU MADE THE RIGHT DECISION! take care :)

My heart goes out to you. I have felt your pain for along time. My life was work and work only. I blocked out friends, family, hobbies, etc. to put my heart and soul into my career as a RN on a fast paced, difficult unit in a large teaching hospital. My depression deepened, and led me to do something very stupid that has forced me to not be able to work. I urge you to listen to your inner thoughts and feelings. Crying everyday is not worth it. This job sounds too demanding emotionally and physically. This is no way to live your life as a mother, friend, nurse, etc. There are multiple fields of nursing out there to discover. DO NOT settle for a job that leaves you crying and feeling the way you do. Take care of yourself first. When you do this, life brings more meaning, happiness, and peace. Please take care of yourself and family. Patients, coworkers, jobs come and go, but family is always there