Need insight !!!

[Ugly license...]

I'm a nurse Lpn working in Virginia ..short story my license was investigated by the state for whatever reason don't know why but they did a drug test which turned out negative ..the called other facilities end result it was determined to be undetermined. But if and thing comes up they reserve the right to bring it up again..that was 2011 ....2012 I spanked my daughter cps got involved end result was I got convicted for child cruelty ( for spanking my daughter) spent 5 months in county on probation at this present time got out in 2013 decided to do a self report to the state ...the suspended my license started to work odd jobs to make ends meet 2014 I submitted for reinstatement went in front of the board they granted me my license back ..probation with terms they put my charge on my license plus they put what I was investigated on in 2011 on my license ...I'm ostrisized from nursing the first thing anyone sees is my charges and all the issues ..if anyone has gone through something similar please respond cause I need some insight to get through this thank u...

[jadelpn, LPN, EMT-B]

I am sorry that this happened to you. It is frustrating and overwhelming I am sure. Know that there are so many LVN's who can't find work.

I would attempt to find out how long these stipulations are going to be on your license. If there's anything you can do (ie: classes, CEU's) that would satisfy the board that you have made changes in your circumstances. You may have to have a conversation with a legal nurse consultant who may be able to help you at least figure out what your options are.

You could try and get an administrative job--case management, nurse informatics that type of thing. I would also speak to an attorney as to what is on your CORI, which could also impede employment.

It is hard to know where to turn if you have no clear indication of where you can fit into a nursing role. You could also have conversation with an HR director of a local facility to discuss options.

Best of luck to you!