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Updated: Mar 27, 2023 Published Jan 5, 2018
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Extra Pickles
1,403 Posts
Maybe a better question than when they do drug testing is when are you planning to quit using drugs? Based on this thread, you could get tested at the beginning, part way through, the middle, the end, never, or randomly. Doesn't seem to be of much help. What Would be helpful is to avoid the issue in the first place!
Destin293
118 Posts
I was only drug tested one time during NS, and that was for the only clinical site that required drug testing. I was tested for each nursing job, though.
Ella26, BSN, RN
426 Posts
Never drug tested for any of my programs-LPN, LPN-RN, or RN-BSN.
NICUmiiki, DNP, NP
1,774 Posts
You should probably stop using drugs now. Just to be safe.
WanderingWilder, ASN
386 Posts
We were drug tested the first month of the program and again at the beginning of the second year.
umbdude, MSN, APRN
1,228 Posts
None is required by my program. But some hospitals might require it if you're placed there for preceptorship or clinical. I never got tested until when I got my first job offer.
Rionoir, ADN, RN
674 Posts
You might want to reconsider your career choice if you are worried about random drug tests.
Serhilda, ADN, RN
290 Posts
Random drug tests are possible. We were all tested by surprise as soon as they possibly could test us, though. Quit using drugs, and you won't have to worry.
BSNMomOf6
209 Posts
First week, most clinical placements require it. I would just be ready to be drug tested any time.
TruvyNurse
354 Posts
Instead of worrying about when I'd kick your habit (if you have one) and avoid a lot of heartache later.
Rionoir said: You might want to reconsider your career choice if you are worried about random drug tests.
This. This. This.
CN101, BSN, RN
196 Posts
At my school's program, you're supposed to get tested before you start the program.