I am in school now but heading toward the finish line. I was told over and over that having mental illness would not be an issue as long as it was controlled- and that employers would help accommodate if it wasn't too outlandish.
Now I keep finding articles saying that almost all state boards require you to disclose any mental illness. I'm seeing some people say yes, do it, and others say don't because they will use it against you.
I have no idea what to do once I get to the end of school. If I need my psych doc to write a note to make sure I don't have to do changing shifts, will that be an issue too? Can they fire me? I mean, obviously I wouldn't apply to a job that said it was all rotating shifts. In my head I was hoping to barter by offering to work lots of holidays and weekends to avoid any additional 'requirement' attached to the end of all day or all night jobs but now I feel like that is not something to even bring up. Almost all new grad jobs have those additions to them and I get needing to pay dues but it isn't just an inconvenience, its dangerous for me- but it sounds like I can't say that and expect to get a job...
Honestly, I think this is pretty messed up. If your doc or NP thinks your safe to work how is that not discrimination?
I've been stable over a year and am doing just fine in school but I don't want to get in trouble with BON and I really don't want to jeopardize my health by setting myself up to fail with sleep disturbances. I love med/surg and my school at least is letting me only do day shifts to keep me healthy for my transitions term. Suggestions on what to do or where to work?
I was told by a state-run "back to work" program that you do not need to disclose anything unless you are asking for an accommodation. Maybe that's just my state,
Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).
Hey everyone,
I am in school now but heading toward the finish line. I was told over and over that having mental illness would not be an issue as long as it was controlled- and that employers would help accommodate if it wasn't too outlandish.
Now I keep finding articles saying that almost all state boards require you to disclose any mental illness. I'm seeing some people say yes, do it, and others say don't because they will use it against you.
I have no idea what to do once I get to the end of school. If I need my psych doc to write a note to make sure I don't have to do changing shifts, will that be an issue too? Can they fire me? I mean, obviously I wouldn't apply to a job that said it was all rotating shifts. In my head I was hoping to barter by offering to work lots of holidays and weekends to avoid any additional 'requirement' attached to the end of all day or all night jobs but now I feel like that is not something to even bring up. Almost all new grad jobs have those additions to them and I get needing to pay dues but it isn't just an inconvenience, its dangerous for me- but it sounds like I can't say that and expect to get a job...
Honestly, I think this is pretty messed up. If your doc or NP thinks your safe to work how is that not discrimination?
I've been stable over a year and am doing just fine in school but I don't want to get in trouble with BON and I really don't want to jeopardize my health by setting myself up to fail with sleep disturbances. I love med/surg and my school at least is letting me only do day shifts to keep me healthy for my transitions term. Suggestions on what to do or where to work?
Download an APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE from your state board
Every state has different policies. Some ask if you have any treatment for any mental health issue - others specifically concern themselves with psychotic disorders and substance abuse related issues as well as in-patient treat with certain specified time periods. I would not advise you to lie to the BON - If you are caught you will most likely be disciplined. I went through a five year monitoring program over 10 years ago and while a pain in the butt if forced me to learn to be compliant with my treatment - I have a great career I love.
Catcar1963
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I was told by a state-run "back to work" program that you do not need to disclose anything unless you are asking for an accommodation. Maybe that's just my state,