For Cause or Reasonable Suspicion Screening
The SONHS may ask a student to submit to a drug and alcohol screening at any time a faculty member believes that the student may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This includes but is not limited to the following circumstances: evidence of drugs or alcohol on or about the student’s person or in the student’s possession, unusual conduct on the student’s part that suggests possible use or influence of drugs or alcohol, negative performance patterns, or excessive and unexplained absenteeism or tardiness. Determination will be made by the Program Director after consultation with the clinical faculty.
- Students will be asked to submit to an immediate urine drug and alcohol screening test conducted at one of the laboratory options provided.
- Students will be required to show picture identification upon arrival. A driver’s license or passport are acceptable forms of identification.
- The costs for all screening are the students’ responsibility.
- A negative report, excluding a positive nicotine result, is necessary to continue in the program of study in the SONHS.
Follow-up Action: Positive Screen (For Cause or Initial Drug Screen)
- Refer to the University Catalog
Students Who Refuse Drug Screening
Students who refuse to participate in screening will be required to leave the clinical area and make an appointment with the BSN-PL Program Director. The student will remain out of the clinical area until an investigation has been done and a recommendation has been made by the Program Director. Students who refuse screening may be subject to dismissal from the SONHS.
A student who refuses will not be allowed into clinical courses; therefore he/she cannot complete the nursing program.
Substances Included in Urine Drug Screen
Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cannabinoids, Cocaine metabolite, Fentanyl, Meperidine, Methadone, Opiates, Oxycodone, Phencyclidine, Propoxyphene