CA RN on probation, BRN pending RN position

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I was recently placed on probation early this year and my RN position is pending approval. Per my probation officer, it will take up to 3 weeks or more. It's almost 3 months and she still states "it will take 3 weeks or more". It's frustrating because I feel like they lost my paperwork or something. Does anyone know how long it typically take for the BRN to approve RN position? I live in CA. Thank you 

Specializes in Psychiatric.

Good morning Tuatukta,

What area are you at North, South, or Central California? 

 

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Specializes in Psychiatric.

There is a place in Bakersfield called Valley Convalescent Hospital, that may hire you. Also there is a place in Porterville called Gateway Post Acute.  

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tons of places will hire you

go to your local nurse support groups, you'll find out many of the hiring places through the individuals there 

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Specializes in ICU nurse in CA. Work in so many hospitals..

I am in Southern California. How can I join local nurse support groups ? I am looking for the hospitals wherever willingly hire me. Even a volunteer jobs! Please help me. Thank you so much for your help and support. I applied Gateway Post Acute today and wait for responding.

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The BON gives you a list of support groups and majority are on zoom if not all . 

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Emma is right , Emma has been an angel to me , I am so grateful for her, this process is stressful a bit but doable, I just got so lucky that I had Emma to walk me through the beginning phases and prep me mentally for what was to come, nothing was a surprise by the time my probation started . 
Tuatkuta you will be fine and you will find a job , many people might say NO, but someone will say yes, don't give up because of the NOs keep applying . 

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Specializes in ICU nurse in CA. Work in so many hospitals..

Hi RN JC, Could you please tell me which hospital you work with? I am still looking for a job. Please help me. Thank you

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Specializes in ICU nurse in CA. Work in so many hospitals..

Hi there! I have to ask BRN about support groups. If possible, could you please tell me how I can contact support groups ? I feel I am so lucky to have all of you, my angels are here. 

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https://www.RN.ca.gov/pdfs/intervention/nsglist.pdf
just call whichever one is in your area . Or multiple . They are really nice . 

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agreed, all the nurses in the groups are supportive and nice. You'll get through this and the nurse support groups will be your BEST source for information and support

Nurses are in such short demand all over the U.S., especially CA

Be upfront about your story, work hard, self reflect, see the light at the end of the tunnel. I was in such a dark place when I started probation but I emerged from it a better person, and I have NEVER had a problem finding a job

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Specializes in ICU nurse in CA. Work in so many hospitals..

All of you make me cry so hard. You have never known me but you all willingly help and support me. Love you all!

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Hello, 

From what is mentioned above, Some hospitals such as Anaheim West Medical, St Francis medical center, Centinella medical center. You can also try DaVita, skilled nursing facilities , and surgical centers around your county. You're going to have to try and apply. You are going to get rejected from some places, which is very common. 

My advice is just to apply. Go to the interview. Be transparent about what happened that put you on probation and the lessons you learned from it. You have to be humble and have some humility. Then prove that you are a better nurse now. 

Remember, being on probation means you don't have much options regarding job opportunities. So you cannot be picky. 

I've had multiple rejections. But I'm grateful for what I received. Probation sucks. But you gotta move forward. 

 

Best of luck. 

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