Can a nursing school deny admittance to a student that takes legal methadone on a daily basis?
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Can a nursing school deny admittance to a student that takes legal methadone on a daily basis?
Can the student be denied opportunity to be educated because of use of methadone?
Asked on August 20, 2010 under Business Law, New Jersey
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Every school admission policy is different. Generally speaking, the school needs to consider whether allowing an individual to be educated in the nursing (medical) field and allowed to take an examination to become a nurse and be around drugs is in the best interest of the applicant and the school. If you feel you were discriminated against based on your previous addition history and current treatment, you should consider consulting with an attorney in education law to see if you can appeal the denial or seeking admittance in another school. The lawsuit that may ensure may be time consuming, may involve delving deep into your personal history and medical records, so keep that in mind when discussing options with counsel.
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