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Hi,

I know lots of posts are made about nurses with restrictions/probation looking for work but I thought maybe it would be nice for nurses currently experiencing this to share their thoughts and ideas.

Im recovering 14 years, a nurse for 5 months, and on probation for 1 year in PA for misdemeanor drug charges from 1999. Starting the job search! Not surprised it's been difficult. Holding out faith! Prayed for years about this career path and feel confident God has a place to use me!!

Good of luck to anyone going through similar circumstances :)

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Good luck to you! I never got hired because I was an L&D nurse. No one would touch me because I would "get bored".

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I'm sorry to hear that. Are you working now or looking?

Ill tell you what I'm having a hard time with- figuring out how exactly to bring up my status without making it seem like my addiction probs are more relevant than they are. Of course it will always be relevant but 14 years later I don't feel it should have such a huge impact. However being on probation because of it, it is playing a Major role.

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Actually I have left nursing for addiction counseling. IMHO, the humiliation, control over my health and the demands by the BON were just not worth it to me.

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Well, I'm glad you made that choice if it's what's healthiest for you. I certainly understand it. It makes me sad thinking of what an impact I could potentially make if only my 15 year old past wasn't forever haunting me.

I have a possibility of a job if HR will agree to move forward with my stipulations. Praying that if this is where God wants me to be He will make it happen. All I can say is I'm doing my part-doing what they've asked me to do and looking earnestly and openly for work. That's all I can do! The rest is out of my hands. I wish you well in your new career choice! You will touch many lives with your experience!

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