Interview Questions

[Knurse1967, RN]

Hello all. I’m in a monitoring program for diversion. I had an interview where I did disclose that I was in the program. That’s it. Just got a call from HR with questions as to why I’m in program. Any advice?  

[Sanfranjflo]

When I interviewed for my job, HR was present at the interview. My monitoring came up early in the interview. I disclosed everything. I felt like being honest and not having any surprises for the hospital. They were very receptive to me. I was hired and just started this week. Honesty, in my opinion, is the best way to go. 

[Big Blondie, ASN, BSN, MSN, APRN]

Congratulations 

[Lrobert, BSN]

How long were you guys out work before you can apply for jobs?

[TIMFY]

I was able to start looking for work right away and it took me 11 months. 

[sharklady]

9 months out for me but just got hired at major hospital in acute care setting and honesty is the way to go for sure. I should also add that I got interviews and then a job within 1 week of sending out applications. This is now a demand side market for nurses apparently! Just be up front about your situation and any current restrictions and hopefully you will find someone who will work with you on accommodating the monitoring requirements. Best of luck ?

[Lrobert, BSN]

Where you guys not allowed to work for that long or it’s challenging to finding a job?

[sharklady]

I was not permitted to work for those 9 months as it was recovery time. SDI made it more livable as the drug tests and fees for the programs get expensive and I had my usual life expenses. After getting cleared to return to work, getting interviews was not a problem and I got a job within 1 week of applying for anything. It will work out.

[Lrobert, BSN]

Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions.