where to look for a job while with tnpap

[beaujacques]

hi

i'm pretty sure this is not a new topic-but here goes

i will be with tnpap for the next 3 years and have begun the search for a nursing job-

i had worked in the er for 5 yrs-

my questions- what kind of jobs are available out there-i was thinking dialysis- but not sure what else

also- when do you tell the prospective employer of your situation and do you tell them what you did- or just in general ?-i have no clue what to say

a i know i will get through this- just want to work - already missing my career

thank you in advance

bojack

[michelle2150emt]

I'm in the same situation….. but I only have 8 months of experience…with a narcotic restriction… any luck? any words of encouragement???

[iceangelred86]

I'm in recovery (although not in TNPAP) and recently started a job at an inpatient drug detox facility. I know they hire nurses there that have restrictions. Perhaps you could try something like that.

[lindabg]

I have a friend in the same situation. She put applications in everywhere. She gets interviews but never seems to get called back for the job. She is on class 4 felony probation with the courts and 3 yrs probation with her licence. She still has a licence but she cant pass norcs. I say be honest. Tell them you made a mistake that cost you everything and you have every intention of working hard and doing a good days work. Its a norc restriction not armed robbery. You had to have had kind and loving qualities to be a Nurse in the first page, When you pass your drug test that will help. If you are an RN you could work in dialysis. And it helps to have an outgoing personality. You are not a bad person you have a disease called addition. You are working on taking care of it just like as if you would be diabetic. WE all deserve 2nd chances.

[Oogie]

Start applying, keep applying any where you can. I've known nurse's who've gone into long term care, dialysis, nursing homes, diabetic education, case management, Dr. offices, (knew one gal who was the desk clerk at a minor emergency clinic) anywhere you can think of that narcotics are not the center of tx. Almost always making less money, any yes starting at the bottom again, but they are working. I sat down with my clinical manager, closed the door, looked her straight in the eye and was 100% honest. At the end we were both in tears, she was my angel and did everything she could not to lose me because I made a mistake ( I got a DWI, etoh), I was not a bad person (RN). The whole process is not easy, IOP, AA mtgs, UA's, stipulations, monthly reports, but you can do this. You worked hard to get your RN license. Its worth fighting for....Be your own best friend... live each day as fully as you can, don't focus on how far away the end of the contract is... never give up, never surrender.. I wish you well...... Peace