Working with stipulations

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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?

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I am happy to say I have landed a job with a company who is willing to work with my board stipulations. I am tentatively excited and relieved, but am cautious to not be overly optimistic because I have read so many threads here about nurses, like me, starting the on boarding process.. just to get canned by some corporate type that decides it is not worth the risk of taking on a nurse with a scarred up license...:smackingf..but for now..I am happy and ohh so very grateful :bowingpur.

I had a real eye opener when I called on 2 of my..what I considered "friends/coworkers"..for references who totally knew my entire past and what I had been through with the BON. I had worked with them both for 3 years after the "incident"..(it took that long for the BON investigation and to decide what to do with me).. with no issues what so ever. Both had agreed to give me the references just 3 weeks ago. My new manager called them for my references and they refused to call her back. I confronted them about this and they both stated they did not feel "comfortable" providing a reference for me now that my board stipulations and reason behind them were public on the BON website..:sstrs:. They stated that they were "sure" i would understand how they could no longer associate themselves with me professionally at this point..but they still wanted to be "friends. "Wow..that was like taking a punch in the guts!! I maintained my serenity and thanked them anyway..and called 2 other nurse friends/coworkers who gladly gave great references for me.

I begin orientation on 3 Jan and will orient through the different shifts until I land on the 11p-7a shift working PRN until a full-time postion opens. It is not my favorite shift ..but hey..I got my foot in the door to prove myself and that is exactly what I am going to do.

I wanted to post this, not to be boastful, but rather to offer hope to those still looking for jobs, going through the pain and embarrassment of having to disclose our addictions, being turned down over and over, and wondering if there will ever be another nursing job that will take them on. The advice I have received here has helped me so much in facing these challenges and I will be right here continuing the battle for recovery for my self and whomever else cares to read and share in the strength of recovery. God Bless us all..It is a new year coming up and I say it is going to be our best year ever.:heartbeat:nurse::heartbeat

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That is just fantastic!! Congrats my friend! I'm so sorry about your 'friends' who won't associate with you anymore professionally ... You just don't need people like that in your life. I am very happy you found a place in nursing. Keep us posted! I also just saw you post above about mother passing. Please accept my condolences. I went through the exact same thing with one of my parents last year. I'm glad things are looking up!!

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Thank you rngaltx..it helps so much to know others have been through this. Thank you for your support.

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Congrats backtowork I am so proud of you! You will be a definite asset to the company and to those of us in recovery. Anyone who doesnt associate with you professionaly or personaly its their loss! I have never met you in person but judging from this forum and your posts you seem like a real sincere person. Good luck to you in your new venture and Happy New Year!

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Thank you JMO..you turn is next..We will make it through this and I am behind you all the way. :yeah:

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Please keep us posted and let us know how you are doing! And remember: sometimes, you don't have the luxury of working through recovery one day at a time---sometimes it's one CRISIS at a time, one hour at a time, one grit-your-teeth-and-hang-on-for-dear-life minute at a time. ;) I just celebrated my 20th sobriety birthday Jan. 1st, and believe me, I still fight the battle every day of my life. You can do this. You're on the right track. Keep up the GREAT work!!

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Thank you so much Viva..you are spot on with the minute to minute hang on. But, it gets better everyday and I am so thankful. Bless you.

I have a year stipulation and about 4 months left. I have to work for a facility, no agency. I tried JPS and they would not hire me. Have you found anything?

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I have!! I am working for the hospice inpatient unit. I work 3rd shift under the supervision of a charge nurse, I pass a lot of narcs, and I am getting uds from first lab. I really like the work. I read a lot of negative things on the forum about this unit, but other than some grumpy nurses, it is a great place to work. They do not have any openings at this time, but..they open up all the time for 3rd shift..not everyone is cut out for intensive hospice inpatient work, so they turn over regularly. I am glad we are friends on this site!!! :heartbeat:nurse::heartbeat

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Glad to hear you've found work.:yeah: Hang in there---you'll have bad days, but you'll get through 'em because you're stronger than your problem. Good luck!!

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Thank you Viva..you are a true source of inspiration. :heartbeat:nurse::heartbeat

@ backtowork

Hello, I am new to the site as well. I am actually glad that I was sent here :). I have the exact same stips as you have with your license. And I was a ble to get a prn job working at a clinic. But I am having trouble finding something full time in the waco area. And I drive to hillsboro for the prn job. I am seriously thinking about looking for employment out of the waco area. I try to stay positive & focused, and of course Im keeping my faith in GOD; but at times I allow my situation to get the best of me.

Sorry; dont mean to go on and on. I would like to know if you have and advice or suggestions for me.

Thx

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