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The Rehabilitation Act of 1979 and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 are Federal Regulations which prohibit discrimination in the workplace against individuals who are in recovery from alcohol or drugs. Discrimination is prohibited in all p...

To the last poster, let me share what the lawyer said regarding that "That is ********". Just because you previously had a substance abuse issue does not mean you will relapse. If nurses go to treatment and are in a monitoring program the research sh...

Okay, I'll let the attorney who wrote this who is also an APN your thoughts. I definitely regret posting! Carry on.....

I just left the info because I have read many nurses are having difficulty finding employment. I did not know if this would assist. My state does not always place narc restriction and does not require workplace monitor at this time, but requires a c...

Are you diabetic? For some reason I vaguely recall reading something about the sugar in urine can ferment and cause a false positive. Maybe speak to an expert in toxicology and see what he/she says and have them as an expert witness.

Here is a similar thread with suggestions also. Good luck that is really scary! https://allnurses.com/nurses-recovery/tpapn-nurse-positive-851094.html

OR and PACU in the facilities I have worked were under the same director so you would get an opportunity to show them you are a team player and hard worker in case an opening or internship came open in the OR

I believe if you leave the current prganization that is 'monitoring' you basically the organization is then required to report. Please correct me if I am wrong.