See http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-california-nurses20-2009nov20,0,1768450.story
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More drug testing may not be a "bad thing" but it will certainly be more expensive for nurses in the Alternative to Discipline Programs adminstered by the CA Board of Nursing and for nurses who are on probation with the CA Board of Nursing and required to undergo drug testing and monitoring.
The cost of a "urine drop" varies and may run from $35.00 to $95.00 each time you drop.
If you ever had any question about the role of a State Nursing Board, here it is and its in your face:
"The bottom line is we're in the business of protecting consumers," said Brian Stiger, director of the state Department of Consumer Affairs, which announced the rules Thursday. "We're not in the business of rehabilitation."
My question is where are the national, state, and specialty nursing associations in this very public debate in California on nursing regulation and drug addiction in nursing?
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