Emma 7

Emma 7 BSN, RN

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  1. go to as many Nurse Support groups as possible and both the nurses and the Support Group leader will tell you all of the current hospitals hiring probationary RNs I promise you there are...
  2. I had strangers help me in life when I was going through my darkest times. Now I help them. Life is circular. We all help each other and will all need help at different times. I can never adequately...
  3. agreed, all the nurses in the groups are supportive and nice. You'll get through this and the nurse support groups will be your BEST source for information and support Nurses are in such short...
  4. tons of places will hire you go to your local nurse support groups, you'll find out many of the hiring places through the individuals
  5. Probation in another state

    HI there, I successfully completed probation in CA for 2 DUIs. Now applying for a license in PA. Wondering if anyone knows whether or not my license will go on probation in PA as well. Any...
  6. Probation in another state

    CA BRN sucks balls. Complete idiocracy that they tell you to get mental and physical exam but can't provide approved
  7. hmm that's weird. I've had people PM me before from here regarding probation/diversion OK try [email protected] College Medical Center in Long Beach is another...
  8. Have you started attending Nurse support groups? You should find a ton of resources regarding jobs there. They are definitely out there. Dialysis centers and psych units for sure...
  9. yay that is awesome! probation is not so bad once you get used to it. I was so worried I would never get hired again with this 'mark' on my license. After completing probation I applied for a...
  10. it's fairly easy to get disability for anxiety or depression (in CA), they often go hand in hand with substance use. It merely takes knowing which providers are more apt to recommend it. Nursing...
  11. I'm sorry to hear that, it definitely sounds frustrating. Can you apply for disability? Just a thought. Hang in there and best of
  12. Can Contact his/her manager If you are in California, the Probation manager should be either (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME) or (MODERATOR EDIT OF
  13. Go to a nurse support group to find MDs who are known to provide disability can get it for anxiety, depression,
  14. Not sure what 'more info' means as that is very open ended. Ask me specific questions and I will give you specific answers ( if I know
  15. for anyone still waiting on BRN job approval: have any of you considered applying for disability in meantime? CA is very liberal with disability and the max (no tax on it) is over $5,000 a...
  16. I believe the wait is up to 3 months now (sad, I know) due to staffing issues etc You could always email probation monitor for status update. I wouldn't contact probation manager unless that...
  17. Finding a job while on probation

    I've seen a lot of probation nurses get jobs with dialysis and case management. Maybe try a different dialysis company?? Best of
  18. PDRN: were you able to get a free and clear license in any other states while your CA license was on tolled
  19. CA Diversion

    Hi Debbie is your nursing license in CA or AZ? CA is amongst the strictest in terms of putting license on probation/diversion for ANY substance related charge. AZ not so much. for a DUI...
  20. Finding a job while on probation

    It is a black mark (particularly if probation and not diversion), I won’t lie. But nurses are in SUCH high demand, and the demand continues to increase. You shouldn’t have a...
  21. Probation in another state

    The BRN should be able to tell you their list of approved providers doing mental health assessments. That’s what your form looks like if you have trouble getting a list from them, ask...
  22. I tolled mine Ask your attorney about surrender if you don't ever plan to go back to CA....I would specifically ask if your surrender means your license goes on the OIG list. Can refer you...
  23. CA Diversion

    send me an IM if further questions. I may be able to answer some of your questions.....not sure which state you're in. I'm sorry you're going through
  24. Finding a job while on probation

    from my understanding,
  25. skimtnrn: I'm confused...are you taking the class 8/11/14 as