LB49er

Thanks everyone for your replies, much appreciated! I'm already licensed in my state. I had extra paper work to fill out, character letters, an essay re: my remediation, so that went smoothly. I just didn't anticipate my apps. being discounted due to this incident. In my state, even if this is expunged, it will still show up on a background check. I've had non-nursing jobs in hospitals and it wasn't a problem, but for nursing it is. I will still keep trying, I will be a great nurse when someone gives me the opportunity. I worked too hard and too long for my license... there is a job out there for me!

HELP! Has anyone out there been passed up for an interview or a job because of their past? I have a 15 yr old misdemeanor for public intoxication. I am disclosing this on my apps. because the question is asked if there are any prior convictions. In this gawd awful job market for new grads, I'm afraid that I'm being passed over because of this. I graduated near the top of my class, awards, distinctions, etc. This has not been a problem in non-nursing jobs, but I'm afraid now it is a problem in nursing with so many candidates to choose from... why look at my app. with a misdemeanor. Also, these interviewers don't read correctly and think it is a DUI. How do I overcome this to get an interview and get hired?? Do I not disclose just to get my foot in the door and then drop the bomb if someone is interested??? Then I feel my credibility as a nurse is ruined, but then at least I can explain myself and what occurred. This is not a issue now, I don't even drink anymore!! One stupid mistake on my part and now I'm afraid it's keeping me from getting job. If anyone else has had this experience, I'd appreciate your input! I know I'm not the only new RN with a sordid past! = ) Thank you!

Thank you for your reply. Yes, I have read the posts and they are not recent, which is why I was inquiring again. I know a prison is probably a prison no matter which facility it is. I'm on the fence and am trying to decide if this is a good place to start for a new grad. The money and benefits are unbeatable no doubt...but do CF RN's get job satisfaction in helping their patients, i.e. seeing a patient get well, seeing the results of patient education, lifestyle changes etc.? From the posts I read, it sounds like a rough job, meaning always having to watch your back or dealing with inmates who want to fake symptoms to get attention and so on. I feel like I would miss the commraderie of working in a hospital. Also, it's disturbing to think that I would be treating murderers, rapists etc. who are now entitled to free health care...like a reward for comitting a violent act. Most of these people probably didn't have health ins. when they were on the outside. Anyhow, thoese are the things on my mind. I'm sure I'm not the only person who has had these concerns and questions. Thank You.

I'm interested in possibly being a CF nurse. Are either of these facilities better than the other? Also, do prisons have any kind of new grad training? Is a prison a good place for a new grad to start? Would appreciate any input regarding these two facilities. Thank You!