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I often see nurses who are unable to find a job, or just starting feeling lost about where to look for a job early in their monitoring. Might be nice to show a list of type of jobs and how long it took to get a job while under contract.

Doctor office: I luckily interviewed 2 weeks after getting busted, in the interview I told them of my impending monitoring and the requirements, and was hired before peer assistance agreement was signed. Went to work 2 weeks later. I did a lot of things to expedite getting to go back to work so fast. So...for me I was truly blessed with a quick turn around on returning to work. Really feel like God carried me through it, like everything fell into place. I know it hasnt been that way for everyone, but there are multiple nurses in my area being monitored, and all of the ones I know got jobs pretty fast too. Guess we are in a recovery friendly area.

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Dialysis in VA.

I was prevented from working in healthcare by VAs HPMP for four months. After that I believe I job hunted for about a month before being hired. Dialysis is. Wry monitoring/ recovery friendly d/t there being no narcotics on the premises. I would have had an offer from a mental health facility but the job description said the RN needs to be able to count all controlled meds at the beginning and end of each shift and therefore VA HPMP didn't approve the job.

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I work in a drug and alcohol treatment center. I had a very difficult time finding a job, applied to over a hundred jobs and had many, many interviews. I stayed active in 12 step groups and did a lot of service work in treatment centers. I was given a chance at one because staff had heard me speak and went to the DON and told her to hire me. I was given a prn job, worked my ass off and was just given a full time position.

So I'm here as living proof. Stay positive, do the footwork, be active in your recovery and doors will be opened for you.

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Specializes in Outpatient Surgery, Psych, Emergency.

Psychiatric Hospital in Texas. Was suspended from practicing nursing for six weeks. When I was released to return to work, after monitoring began, I interviewed at several county health facilities before being hired at a mental health inpatient hospital. I was job hunting for about two weeks. I worked there for six months before I started my job hunt again due to unsafe staffing assignments. A 2-3 week search before I got my current job at a different inpatient mental health facility. It's actually the best, highest paying job I've ever had.

I did not apply at any dialysis places...it would have been my last resort. Dialysis catheters weird me out...they are like my "nope" thing. I mean, I wouldn't have turned down any job, but thankfully I didn't have to go there! Several substance abuse/rehab hospitals showed an interest in interviewing me, however they all have requirements of two years clean and I'm not there yet. Someday...

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What a great thread! Personal stories are always the best. Y'all are great

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Specializes in LTC, Management, MDS Nurse, Rehab.

I was hired in LTC. My license was surrendered for over a year. It was the first job I applied for after being reinstated on probation. I knew someone who worked there. I finished my 1 year probation and now have been there almost 2 years. I did not have narcotic restrictions.

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Specializes in ICU, psych, corrections.

I received my license back in March 2009 and had a job that day. But here is why: while completing all my requirements for my state's BON (we have a committee that actually deals with all the disciplined nurses called the Professional Evaluation Group; the BON doesn't deal directly with us), I applied for a job as a dialysis tech. I was upfront with them and explained why, when I had been licensed as an RN, I was applying for a job as a tech. They were understanding and in fact, held a nursing position for me while I was trained and worked as a tech. The day the BON gave their approval for my (restricted) license to be granted, I was moved from tech position to RN. I stayed there for about 3 months and ended up getting a job with an outpatient psychiatric facility affiliated with the state. It is a desk RN job where I spend 30 min seeing a client and then they go in with the psychiatrist. It has been a very good job for me over the past 5 years, working Monday through Friday with office hours. I am leaving tomorrow and transferring to the Department of Corrections as a nursing supervisor but I can say that I've seen numerous RN's within our nurse support group all get employment without too much trouble. The only time they really had difficulty was if they insisted in working in a hospital setting - it became a little harder with all our restrictions (no nights, no overtime, no narcotics for the first year, no being unsupervised at any time, no home health/ER/critical care jobs). But if they were willing to step outside what they knew (most of us came from a critical care/ER background), jobs were not too difficult to get.

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May I ask where you worked I am a new nurse I have no narcotic restrictions but I have stipulations for 1 year please help

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Michelle run 34

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Earthmama hello I'm a new nurse with restrictions any suggestions

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Earthmama hello I'm a new nurse with restrictions any suggestions

Hello. I would just encourage you to apply everywhere, even if you think they may not hire you - because the person interviewing you may be more understanding that you think. Also, don't be afraid to apply at the same place more than once, I was hired after putting in for three different jobs in several months at the same treatment center. In particular, dialysis, psych and drug treatment centers tend to be more sympathetic to us and our disease.

And finally, just don't give up. Focus on your part in the process, not on what others may think of you. It may take some time, but if you just keep filling out applications, remain open and progress with your recovery - then eventually an opportunity will be presented to you. Good luck.

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I hope you see this, but what did you do to get back to work so fast?

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