Is anyone willing to hire a nurse w/ stipulations???

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I recently was approved for my RN license to be reinstated after 8 years out of nursing due to an alcohol problem. In May of 2013 my license was reinstated by the BON and I was excited and ready for a fresh start. I have been sober for 3 years and have made a complete turnaround not only in my work life but more importantly within myself. I now know the meaning of loving myself, a concept that I thought I would never understand. But it seems that the spiritual awakening I've experienced is not enough for a future employer to give me a second chance. I've put numerous job applications in the San Antonio area and have had 2 interviews but as soon as I disclose my past I am swiftly shot down and the interview is over. No one takes the time try to get to know me and what I have to offer not only as an employee but as a human being that has overcome great obstacles. My current employer is very supportive of my return to nursing (Im currently working in a dental office), and is almost sorry to see me go (if I ever leave)...As I walk away from my failed interviews I feel bad for those who don't have the heart to listen with an open mind.....I have a lot to offer any employer....Sad thing is that they can't get past the PAST.....I know I am living the consequences of my choices and I can only point the finger at myself. I love life now and I should be content with my present life....but I feel like there is a sense of purpose misiing within me and my current profession. I feel like I should be sharing the gift that was given me with others who have felt the emptiness I felt for many years. Patience is a virtue, I hear!! But it is difficult!!! Please if anyone knows of any employers who are willing to hire an RN w/ stips let me know. I come HIGHLY recommended by my current employer and am fully confident in myself that if given the opportunity I have a lot to offer....HELP!!!

Well ..... They never called back I called them several times but always got the run around...I am currently having to look for a job out of the area I hope to get one but if anyone knows of places in SA that will hire LVNs with stips please let me know....thanks!

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will do. good luck! try not to let it get you down. everything is temporary.....

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Well I went on another interview today everything was looking good...willing to hire me with stips until she read that I couldn't pass narcotics blah! Ugh! Seems like it is literally impossible for me to find a job with that on my stips.... Would just be a burden to other nurses that would have to do my peg tubes for that would be the only time that I would really have to be administering medications. She said she will call my references and see what she can do for me.....I'm praying for some kind of change!

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Specializes in ER/Trauma.

Wishing you good luck Sally. Let us know how it goes. It may give me some glimmer of hope.

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well, I called the person that interviewed me 2 weeks ago and she was very nice but said that she spoke with the administrator and he said that they would not be hiring an RN for now because they are having a visit from the state and didn't want to have anything to give them reason to stay any longer than they have to. boo hoo. I am disappointed but I asked her to please keep my application on file if anything becomes available. I wont give up. a door will open. so none of us should give up. positive thoughts!! I pray that it doesn't take way long for any of us.

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Hi Sally,

I haven't posted enough to pm yet. Is there a way we can get in touch with each other? I'd really like to talk with you. Any advice would be very appreciated!

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I haven't even begun to look for work yet as I'm a recent graduate that is starting off with stipulations and possibly a disciplined license for a misdemeanor drug conviction from 1999. Yes, 1999!! I guess I'm awaiting the final decision and then will have my lawyer see what he can do to fight it, but I'm concerned every day that I may never find work and this is all for nothing. I just want to say that I wish you all the best of luck, and I hope that God places in your path the perfect opportunity for you at the perfect time. I've been clean for 13 years and spent much of that time desperately trying to forgive myself and give myself the respect I deserve. I've finally come to the realization that the only person who doesn't respect me is ME! And I'm tired of that so I've decided to finally forgive myself...I mean darn! I'm only human! And I'm not the first person to have made mistakes! Maybe some just don't get caught ;) I may never work where I want to or work at all, but no one can take away the fact that I have done the next right thing for some time now and worked hard every day to string some days of recovery together. All I have is today though and I'm exactly where God wants me to be and I have no idea what he has in store for my future!

I wish you all so much love and blessings and pray, pray, pray that there is a place for all of you!

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Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.
I haven't even begun to look for work yet as I'm a recent graduate that is starting off with stipulations and possibly a disciplined license for a misdemeanor drug conviction from 1999. Yes, 1999!! I guess I'm awaiting the final decision and then will have my lawyer see what he can do to fight it, but I'm concerned every day that I may never find work and this is all for nothing. I just want to say that I wish you all the best of luck, and I hope that God places in your path the perfect opportunity for you at the perfect time. I've been clean for 13 years and spent much of that time desperately trying to forgive myself and give myself the respect I deserve. I've finally come to the realization that the only person who doesn't respect me is ME! And I'm tired of that so I've decided to finally forgive myself...I mean darn! I'm only human! And I'm not the first person to have made mistakes! Maybe some just don't get caught ;) I may never work where I want to or work at all, but no one can take away the fact that I have done the next right thing for some time now and worked hard every day to string some days of recovery together. All I have is today though and I'm exactly where God wants me to be and I have no idea what he has in store for my future!

I wish you all so much love and blessings and pray, pray, pray that tere is a place for all of you!

i sincerely hope that you get in front of someone like me, who appreciates the work ethic it takes to recover and stay recovered..... there is a place for you there is a job for you, i predict your best efforts will be in LTC, even if that is not your desired work area, it will give you experience and tenure while you have stipulations.........dialysis is also stipulation friendly :angrybird13:

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Well......I got a job!!!! Yay!! Woohoo!! TG!!! My prayers were answered!

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Specializes in ER/Trauma.
Well......I got a job!!!! Yay!! Woohoo!! TG!!! My prayers were answered!

Congratulations! I'm excited for you! I really needed to see this. There IS hope! :) I have a second interview tomorrow. I'm very nervous, not about my abilities, but about my past.

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Great news!!! I have an interview in dialysis on Friday! Wish me luck. What area did you hired in??

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Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.
Well......I got a job!!!! Yay!! Woohoo!! TG!!! My prayers were answered!

WOOOHOOOOOOOOOO! is that "my" anxious saly that got a job, seeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :uhoh3:, you just needed some positive vibes going, and guess what now you are on your way to tenure in getting those stips worked off, plus you will now be experienced .... i am very proud of you, atta girl

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