Screening for employment

I recently got hired as an RN and they want me to have a physical examination. I'm sure they will probably do the drug screening as well, not worried about that at all. However I am concerned about if they were to do an alcohol screening. Has anyone ever been tested for their alcohol level before employment???
Yes, I've done a breathalyzer a few times for pre-employment.

Quote from traumaRUsYes, I've done a breathalyzer a few times for pre-employment.

Quite a few hospitals as well as travel nursing agencies screen for alcohol.

Some labs include it in the blood screening.

It would take a special individual to show up for a drug test/interview with alcohol in his or her system.

ScottE My sentiments exactly, I just fell out laughing when I saw your post!!!

Quote from ScottEIt would take a special individual to show up for a drug test/interview with alcohol in his or her system.

Concerned about the alcohol screen? Why w.......nevermind. Can't say I've ever been tested for it; wouldn't bother me if they did though.

Things that make you go HMMMMMMMMM.....!

Unless they would ever screen for pepsi, I'm in the clear.............. I just can't percieve why this question was asked

Quote from Flying ICU RNYes it would indeed! With that said, here's HR conducting an interview at my facility.

I don't think it's too uncommon. At my recent drug screen, I had to list any and all medication taken in the last week. This included OTC medication like advil, dietary supplements, and alcohol consumed.