What happens if I pop positive for Valium as a nurse but prescription is from Mexico?
I use to take Xanax for anxiety. I was in Mexico had a panic attack i went to Md he gave me Valium. Dr is legal, crossed over with med and prescription. A day later I get drug screened at work the Drug officer states it’s illegal since I didn’t get drug in USA and tested positive for Valium. What is going to happen to my nursing license and job?
Chosen Answer:
I am answering because I am a nurse and am interested in your question….however, it actually has nothing to do with travel to Mexico. It would be bet under the law and ethics section…to get better answers. I think the person that told you that is full of himself. Ask him to show you that in writing. Valium is a legal medication , not an illegal drug. There is no law or regulation against a nurse taking valium. by prescription. CALL your state board and talk to someone there about it. I have know on 3 occasions, nurses who were stealing narcotics in the hospital…the hospital dismissed them…after a loooong time, but did nothing about their licenses…the hospitals do not want the negative P.R. CALL the state board of nursing, and get a lawyer…a mean one….if the hospital persists in this attitude.
by: Charlie
on: 29th August 11
23 de August, 2011 at 1:52 pm
It depends on their policies. If what the drug officer says is true about not getting the drugs in the US, then you have failed a drug test and could loose your job. If this happens, you need to appeal it, and if necessary consult with an attorney. Sue them in a court of law if necessary so that you don’t loose your nursing license.
I think what you did was just fine, but you probably need to talk to a lawyer familiar with the laws about prescriptions filled in Mexico. Don’t lie down and take what ever they dish out – fight back.
23 de August, 2011 at 2:40 pm
I am answering because I am a nurse and am interested in your question….however, it actually has nothing to do with travel to Mexico. It would be bet under the law and ethics section…to get better answers. I think the person that told you that is full of himself. Ask him to show you that in writing. Valium is a legal medication , not an illegal drug. There is no law or regulation against a nurse taking valium. by prescription. CALL your state board and talk to someone there about it. I have know on 3 occasions, nurses who were stealing narcotics in the hospital…the hospital dismissed them…after a loooong time, but did nothing about their licenses…the hospitals do not want the negative P.R. CALL the state board of nursing, and get a lawyer…a mean one….if the hospital persists in this attitude.
24 de August, 2011 at 5:28 pm
Have you received a formal notification of any kind? Do you have a record of the doctor that you visited in Mexico as well as the prescription? If not, KYAGB.