Is anyone willing to hire a nurse w/ stipulations???

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I recently was approved for my RN license to be reinstated after 8 years out of nursing due to an alcohol problem. In May of 2013 my license was reinstated by the BON and I was excited and ready for a fresh start. I have been sober for 3 years and have made a complete turnaround not only in my work life but more importantly within myself. I now know the meaning of loving myself, a concept that I thought I would never understand. But it seems that the spiritual awakening I've experienced is not enough for a future employer to give me a second chance. I've put numerous job applications in the San Antonio area and have had 2 interviews but as soon as I disclose my past I am swiftly shot down and the interview is over. No one takes the time try to get to know me and what I have to offer not only as an employee but as a human being that has overcome great obstacles. My current employer is very supportive of my return to nursing (Im currently working in a dental office), and is almost sorry to see me go (if I ever leave)...As I walk away from my failed interviews I feel bad for those who don't have the heart to listen with an open mind.....I have a lot to offer any employer....Sad thing is that they can't get past the PAST.....I know I am living the consequences of my choices and I can only point the finger at myself. I love life now and I should be content with my present life....but I feel like there is a sense of purpose misiing within me and my current profession. I feel like I should be sharing the gift that was given me with others who have felt the emptiness I felt for many years. Patience is a virtue, I hear!! But it is difficult!!! Please if anyone knows of any employers who are willing to hire an RN w/ stips let me know. I come HIGHLY recommended by my current employer and am fully confident in myself that if given the opportunity I have a lot to offer....HELP!!!

Specializes in ICU, psych, corrections.

An addiction is an addiction. I see all too often people who "only" had an alcohol problem then they end up relapsing on pain meds. In the rooms of AA, it's not unheard of and we just had a gal with 12 years of sobriety from alcohol who killed herself after she went out on pain meds from a knee surgery. Very sad.

Specializes in long-term-care, LTAC, PCU.

I agree with Life_is_good. Previous posters have referred to their "alcohol problem" and said that they didn't hurt anyone. Addiction is a very serious disease that only leads to "jails, institutions, and death" addicts tend to hurt everyone around them. That's my experience anyway.

Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.
Why do you have a narcotic restriction if your addiction issue was alcohol ??

There is a BIG potential for cross-addiction. Not uncommon for addicts to end up substituting a new drug or addiction for the one they just quit.

@wenmam81 I'm sorry I havent been on here in a while so just reading this message......i read your other post and left comment.... please contact me through private message I will send you the name of the place where I am currently working they hire with stips there is about 4 nurses that I know of that have stips there....also I will send you the name of the place in NB. take care!

Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.

Happy new year anxious sally :)

Thank you @sallyrnrrt! Happy New Year to you also! 🎉🎉 Hope all is well!

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