LA Illuminator: Former nurse: Louisiana board’s marijuana policy ended her career

Written By Louisiana Progress

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By: Wesley Muller

Despite the relaxation of marijuana laws in Louisiana over the past five years, registered nurses still face serious career risks if they use the drug for recreational or, in some cases, medicinal purposes.

Louisiana’s Employment and Medical Marijuana Task Force heard testimony Tuesday from Shonda Broom, a former nurse who recounted how her off-duty use of cannabis and a single pre-employment drug screen effectively destroyed her 12-year career and permanently labeled her as a criminal.

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