newgradmistake

Hi, thanks for the reply. I failed a pre-employment drug test for my first job as a new grad. I took a single 5mg valium from a family member during a really difficult moment 3 days before the test. I had never taken anything before and was not thinking straight so I didn't really register the consequences. I am waiting to hear if they will be reporting me to the BON but am trying to prepare myself for if they do. I have a clean background and have never been in trouble before so I feel that with a good lawyer I wouldn't get more than probation on my license, but being a new grad with no experience and then with probation on top of it, I'm worried it would be impossible to find a job to work off the probation?! I am considering self reporting because I believe I may qualify for the alternative-to-discipline for possible PTSD/anxiety. Any thoughts?

Hey @LibertyTX! It sounds like we are in a very similar situation, I was wondering if you could let me more about experiences with the BON, did you have a lawyer? I just failed a pre-employment drug test for my first job as a new graduate. I haven't heard yet if they will be reporting me to the BON but most likely they will I have no addiction just made a dumb mistake. Thank you!

Hello everyone, Has anyone ever been a part of the Maryland BON's alternative-to-discipline program? There is not much information to find online and no other posts that I can see. I am considering self reporting but wanting to know what people's experiences have been? One of my biggest questions is do you have to work as a RN at some point during the program in order to complete it? I guess I have a fear that I would go through everything and spend so much money and not be able to complete the program (and have my license stay clean) because I can't find a job as a new grad in recovery. One idea I am considering is going back to school for my PhD while in the program but I'm not sure if I would also be required to find a RN job? Thank you so much for any help!