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After a year spent unemployed, I am beyond pleased to be looking for nursing work again. I just had my first interview, and I am so hopeful. This job opportunity has the potential of making this all worth it. The manager and HR director were impressed with me and both said I was exactly what they were looking for. Also, when I got to bring up the wonders of monitoring, they thanked me for my honesty and said that it shouldn't be a problem at all. The interview lasted over an hour and I was given a tour and told I should hear back soon.

After a seriously rough year, this is finally a breath of professional success. I wanted to share this for both my selfish reasons of requesting prayers and to give hope to some who are just entering this process. DON'T GIVE UP! You will feel like you just keep getting knocked down, but it gets better!

Also- I have two more interviews this week for positions that might be harder to do with restrictions. My narcotics restriction can complicate a position in a LTAC. Does anyone have any advice on how to navigate that in an interview with a positive spin?

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Usually if you get the tour AFTER dropping the bomb of the contract, it’s a good sign, especially if they are aware of the narcotics restriction. Usually that is the deal breaker. Best wishes and all things that can be crossed are for an offer coming your way.

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As a Rn with 7 years sober i had to go through a peogram with the nursing board that lasted 4 years. That was 3 years ago and my license has no marks on it yet i still inform potential employers of my history ( i have a gap in my employment history that is usually where I can lead into the topic) i am active in AA, working a spiritual program, I have a sponsor and sponsor two other women. As a part of my sobriety i feel it is important to inform in a condensed way, not going into a long story. I have found that employers are very receptive and appreciate the honesty. I think it is a good sign that the gave you a tour. Good luck!

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On 3/27/2019 at 12:22 PM, KellieRn513 said:

I have found that employers are very receptive and appreciate the honesty.

THIS!

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