Hep-Lock

Refugee students and students who have been granted asylum are considered "eligible non-citizens" and can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify for federal financial aid such as grants, loans, & work-study programs. Your school's Financial Aid office should be able to offer guidance. As for re-taking the failed classes, speak to your advisor or the director of the nursing program at your school; different schools have different policies,

My experience has been that if you have a job, it's much easier to get a job. Take it. You'll look more appealing to other employers if you're employed than you will if you aren't. You'll also be more appealing if you have some experience under your belt. This position will allow you to build your skills and experience, as well as earn a nurse's income, while you await a more attractive job offer. Best wishes!

I work for a relatively small facility that incorporates computerized random drug testing on a programed percentage of nurses in each unit every month, often several times monthly, and the testing is spread out inconsistently during the month so that no one can predict when it's coming. Thus, the fact that one was already been tested during a given month does not mean that s/he won't be tested again during that same month. If the controlled substance count is off, everyone that worked in that unit during that shift and had access to the Pyxis is tested. If there is an on-the-job injury or a patient incident of any kind, the nurse involved is tested. If a nurse behaves in any manner that "sends up a flag" (obvious drowsiness on the job, habitual or frequent absences, etc.), s/he is probably going to be drug screened. And yes, employees in other departments are randomly tested as well.

I'm from SC. Love this thread! Jack Sprat = Jackson Pratt HazMat cocktail = Kayexalate liquid Circling the drain = it doesn't look good (re: patient)