Help! Suspended License

[NikkiChan]

My RN license is being suspended for one year and I am having to suddenly quit my job. Where can I work in the mean time? I am going to beg to work as a CNA at the hospital that I am at now. How do you explain on a cover letter why you are applying for a CNA, Secty, etc... without blowing all chances? Once the year suspension is up, I will then have to basically go through the TPAPN program for about a year. If the hospital I am at now does not keep me, how will I get a new job starting the TPAPAN program? Are there places that will hire or do you just have to get lucky or know someone? Any advice is greatly appreciated. HELP!!

[ShockerGirl]

I'm really sorry to hear that happened! I dont know where you could work in the mean time, but the best advice i can give you is be honest with future employers. If you can stay in the medical field, i would think that would be the best so you can remain in the enivonment and it would show that you are dedicated to your field. Hope it all works out!

[DutchgirlRN, ASN, RN]

I think a little differently. If I knew why you lost your license I might think as you are but since I don't know I'll tell you that I could not work as a CNA in the hospital where I worked as an RN. I certainly would not beg them for anything. Bow out gracefully. Take a break, go get a fun job, dept store, bar, amusement park, not knowing what's available in your area. You can have more fun making the same amount of money rather than being a tech. Once you get your license back, apply with a different hospital and be honest about everything. Best of luck to you.