Probationary Licenses

[beekman3]

I need help and advic. I am a nurse with an impeccable reputation. A couple of years ago, I received 2 DUI's, these came as completely out of character and occurred after a serious personal difficulty. I self reported to the board,I admitted to a misdemeanor, mylicense is on probation, conditions of which I abide by. However I cannot get a job, I have completed all asked of me, I abstain from alcohol,do regular random drug screens. I need advice, Anyone.

[vortex72]

I sent you a PM if you would like some suggestions/information

[LoriAlabamaRN]

If you are having trouble finding a job in direct patient care, perhaps you could look into working with an insurance company. Just a thought. I don't think your probation would matter in that sort of position. Good luck!

[baileyboo923]

i have tried getting an insurance job but none will hire me (or anyone with an "encumbered" license. i don't know what to do!!! kim rn

if you are having trouble finding a job in direct patient care, perhaps you could look into working with an insurance company. just a thought. i don't think your probation would matter in that sort of position. good luck!

[baileyboo923]

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i too surrendered my license to the wv board after my boss noticed changes in me. i went away for 30 days to a treatment facility on my own. i had only been abusing opiates for 3 months before this happened so i didn't have withdrawel or anything. that was in august of 2002. no one will hire a nurse with a "probationary" status or one that has an "impaired nursing contract." what are we suppoae to do??? does the hospitals where you live randomly test all employees?? thay don't here in wv-i think they know they would lose lots of employees-and not just nurses!!

i need help and advic. i am a nurse with an impeccable reputation. a couple of years ago, i received 2 dui's, these came as completely out of character and occurred after a serious personal difficulty. i self reported to the board,i admitted to a misdemeanor, mylicense is on probation, conditions of which i abide by. however i cannot get a job, i have completed all asked of me, i abstain from alcohol,do regular random drug screens. i need advice, anyone.