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Thank you guys for the great advice, I will keep trying. I have no problem working anywhere, I just want to go back to doing what I love.

Thank you for the advice. Unfortunetly I MUST work 6 months as a nurse as part of my probation. I am worried that I will lose my license after this period.

Hello All Nurses Community, I am a med/tele nurse of over ten years who handled a patient fall poorly while working as a staff nurse. I regret my mistake everyday, but in the environment I was working I felt at that time what I did was all I could. The result is my license is now on probation for 3 years. Before this, I finally got the courage to work as a Travel/Registry nurse and had to resign due to the BRN of CA stipulations. Now I am having no luck trying to find work. I have tried hospitals up and down our fine state. I have tried many SNF, dialysis, volunteering and red cross. Once I mention my probation I am given the "thank you for coming, we will call you speech" I understand that not many people are willing to take a chance on a probation nurse esp in this economy. I am at wits end, I am willing to try anything at this point anywhere in CA, and would appreciate any advice (school, new career options, anything) Thank you for reading

Don't give up! The market for nursing is extremely tough right now. There are always refresher courses available and volunteering can help to open new doors. I understand your situation and hope you get a job soon.

I pray that all goes according to what God plans. I wish you the best in finding a great place to work.