Tested Positive for THC at a Pre Employment Drug Screening

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I recently tested positive for a pre employment drug screening for THC. I smoked CBD before going out and running errands as it helped with my social anxiety. I was contacted by the DOH in Florida recently and I decided to look for an attorney.

One of them I spoke with suggested I go to IPN and get an evaluation done but after reading testimonies from other nurses who also tested positive for THC, it seems like all of them were hit with a 5 year contract.

I heard it can get very expensive. That IPN's main goal is to wring you for all your worth. 

Does anyone have any experiences they can share including how long they were forced to be under contract as well as how much it cost?

I decided to just quit CBD in itself because it was not worth the trouble I am going through right now and I am now a month without it.

Specializes in Telemetry, Cardiac, LTAC, Psych, PCU.

Had very similar situation happen to me in FL as well. I originally was contacted by the IPN but after going through their psych referral and paying thousands out of pocket with the likelihood of also having to do a 5 year contract that was unnecessary and unaffordable I decided to just deal with the BON directly and they let me go with a warning. I am very grateful I didn't have to do IPN. They are out of control and need oversight for sure. 

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Hey, how long ago did this happen to you? Did you hire an attorney?!

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Specializes in Telemetry, Cardiac, LTAC, Psych, PCU.
JayflowersPN said:

Hey, how long ago did this happen to you? Did you hire an attorney?!

this was 4 years ago in 2019 and no I did not. I am very happy that I didn't need to waste so much money and time. I literally just had to have someone from the BON interview me and the worst part was waiting- it took them nearly a year to finally tell me I was not going to be punished. 

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That's amazing! I have an attorney working my case. I just hope my license don't end up having any marks on it and this does not become public. Literally tested positive for THC pre employment. It's pretty sad and unfortunate that nurses, good nurses are being nailed to the cross for this. 

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Thank you for your responses.  I have opted out of doing IPN and decided not to hire an attorney either as I just can't afford the cost.  I have decided to fight it on my own so it's encouraging to hear how this worked out for you.  Did they make you stop working during this time that you had to wait for their response?  Also. How long once you were reported did it take for them to contact you?

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How long between Hosp refferal to and IPN making contact .   

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How long of a timeframe was failed drug screen and contact from DON?

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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).
JosieOrRn said:

How long of a timeframe was failed drug screen and contact from DON?

It depends on your state but once reported to the BON it can take 18 to 24 months in California

 

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Im in Fl . 

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I'm in Florida as well, I was told by my employer in June and DON contacted me in July so about a month 

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Thanks Jay . I didn't fail trst I refused test  so Im not if my employer will report . 

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JosieOrRn said:

Thanks Jay . I didn't fail trst I refused test  so Im not if my employer will report . 

Sometimes a refused test is considered a presumptive positive 

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