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1) Can you get a job as an RN with a DUI?

2) Can you work in a pharmacy if youve been to rehab?

3) Can you work in Psych is you've been admitted on a 5150?

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Why do you ask?

Homework? What does your research tell you?

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That was unhelpful. Next reply please.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

The answer to all of your questions are "it depends".

Your questions are ambiguous and if they are homework you have to do it yourself. Next post please.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.
That was unhelpful. Next reply please.

I asked for clarification.

BTW: Posting on an internet forum like this opens you up to all manner of comments. You don't get to dictate how people reply.

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Specializes in 15 years in ICU, 22 years in PACU.

Sometimes it's just best to roll your eyes and move along.

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Your mental health history should have no bearing on your ability to work anywhere in nursing , as long as you are currently stable.

As far as your legal history, ie DUI, you need to check with your BON. I honestly do not know. I think there are multiple factors involved and every State has different rules, on a case by case basis.

In my State, I have known nurses who were able to continue working after these types of issues, but I believe they were required to attend outpatient treatment, at least for a time.

No one here can give you a definitive answer without a lot more information.

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Dialysis.

1] maybe

2] maybe

3] maybe

The answers are as ambiguous as the questions. There are just too many variables between state licensing requirements and employer requirements to say yes or no.

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Specializes in PICU.

OP:

So much would depend. The answer to all three of your questions could be Maybe....

You have not provided sufficient information, and even if you provide a little more information it still would depend on what State you live in, location, current and past situation, and many other factors

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Like others have said it depends. If you are too lazy to do a little research ...

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