Working with stipulations

[backtowork]

Hello. I am new to the site. I am looking for work in the dfw area. I have no restrictions on my license except to work under the supervision of another rn. I do not have any narcotic or shift worked restrictions. I have an agreed order from the texas bon for a bunch of classes to finish in one year and a year of ua drug testing. This order will not go into effect untill january of 2012. Can anyone tell me who might hire me in the dfw area with a warning with one year stipulations as stated above? How about jps in ft worth?

[TXRN2]

i would apply anywhere that is within your driving distance limitation- the job hunt may prove to be long & tedious, unfortunately. but, hang in there- this will all get easier as you adjust to this- your new normal!!

[backtowork]

I was called today by JPS and they want to do a phone interview with me. I am cautiously optimistic because I listed my stips in the online application..nervous as a cat tonight..probably won't sleep..and need to be near the bathroom for IBS.. wish me serenity and strength??

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

wish me serenity and strength??

I'll be sending you good vibes and hoping that they offer you the job. Good luck with your interview!

[backtowork]

Thank you Commuter RN..I think I am catching your vibes. My phone interview is tomorrow with HR to go over my stips to see if I can advance to an in person interview with a unit manager. I told my husband I was cautiously optimistic and he said I must be totally optimistic because life is a confidence game...He said you can handle the knocks if they come..go in there and be a winner. He is a good man. I will post tomorrow and good news or bad..I am very grateful to have found all of you. Thank you.:redpinkhe

[backtowork]

So odd..got the call for the positions at JPS I submitted my application for with the very clear notation under "have you ever been disciplined for your license..etc"..and the HR manager never even brought it up..she just reviewed my work history, why I wanted to work at JPS..and then set me up for a face to face interview this coming friday with the unit manager?? I am very grateful but am astounded that she did not question me about my upcoming board order?? I thought HR was the bottle neck to go through...I mean she basically recited my whole nursing experience correctly..but never mention my license. I don't see how she could miss this on my app..or could it be these things are discussed with the unit manager face to face? I had a whole statement prepared regarding my reason for the stips and the history behind it..and practiced it out loud with my husband..I am really confused how this works..help?

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

I am really confused how this works..help?

I interviewed with JPS last year. The telephone interview is basically to screen potential applicants. The face-to-face interview with the unit manager is the real meat and potatoes where your stipulations will probably be discussed. It is typically the unit manager who decides whether (s)he is willing to work around your stipulations. Good luck to you!

[TXRN2]

Best of luck to you- hope you get the job!!!:)

[backtowork]

Had my interview for the med-surg units today at JPS..was interviewed by 3 managers at the same time from the different units the manage. Went though the usual standard questions for about 30 minutes..then they said.."u put on your app. you have a pending board order and you will discuss at the interview..so please tell us about this" I had a portfolio ready with my resume, explanation of what lead up to this order, letters of recommendation, my last 2 performance reviews, and the pending board order..and proceeded to explain what happened..they commended me for my honesty.. and said they would call me next week for the unit tour and meeting the team. I feel somewhat positive..but am also ready for the rejection..if nothing else..it gave me good practice at reciting my situation. please hope and pray for me...I am doing my best

[TXRN2]

sounds like you are doing a fine job!!

[rngaltx]

Any word from JPS? I know Baylor Healthcare System will work with nurses who have stipulations. Have you thought about dialysis? There is a great need for dialysis nurses in the DFW area. Good Luck!!

[backtowork]

JPS turned me down..oh well, i have that one under my belt now. I will try with Baylor and hope for the best. I did put in an app to Davita dialysis about a month ago, but never heard back. Can you tell me which dialysis company might be the most recovery friendly to apply too? Thank you for your tips rngaltx!!!!

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

I work in several Fresenius dialysis units and know they are very recovery-friendly.