Advice/help with resume and job search after discipline

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I wanted to see who has suggestions on how to write a cover letter and best advice for a job search after board discipline from incident in 2015. I was disciplined in that state with probation for one year which I completed and worked successfully afterwards. I had no restrictions on my license at any time. I have since moved to another state and have been a stay at home mom until my young children are old enough now to go to school. I have obtained my license in my current state, but they have placed a probation until I do 2 classes for remedial education over the discipline from the home state. I have no work restrictions. I am almost finished with the requirement, but in the meantime, I need a job ASAP due to getting divorced and needing a way to support myself. Any advice from others about how to be upfront and honest and still be able to get a job if it says probation when they pull up my license? 
 

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Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).

With all due respect, Gulfcoastrn, advisement toward the specific facts is always beneficial.

And, in a any professional pursuit, more professional information is beneficial over personal. 

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38 minutes ago, Davey Do said:

With all due respect, Gulfcoastrn, advisement toward the specific facts is always beneficial.

And, in a any professional pursuit, more professional information is beneficial over personal. 

 

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Thank you. Respect your advice. 
To keep it professional, I reported to work after being called in under the influence of alcohol. I completed a yr of probation with no restrictions and also participated in the ISNAP program, had all clean urine tests during that period. I have had no problem since. I have gotten my license in my new state, disclosed my history of discipline and they have granted my license here on probation while I do two classes for education for this state. I have world to since the incident and have professionals willing to give me references. 

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Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).

Thank you for your understanding, reply, and information, Gulfcoasrrn.

There are those on allnurses who may be better equipped to assist you in your endeavor. There is a Recovering Nurses forum, and I don't have the capabilities of providing a link, but go to "Nurses" at the top of this page and scroll down to "Nurses/Recovery".

There you can seek advice and/or read how other nurses have dealt with situations similar to yours.

I wish you the best in your endeavors, Gulfcoastrn. You have my support & respect in your professional endeavors and my empathy in your personal situation.

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Thank you, Dave Do, for taking the time to respond, your advice and pointing me in a direction to get answers to my questions.

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