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I don't know where you live, but in New York City and the surrounding areas - YOU CAN NOT GET AN INTERVIEW without a BSN. I am so frustrated. I worked very hard for my RN and am 27 credits away from getting my BSN. I think I'm going to have to find a job doing something else until I finish school. My advice is to go for the BSN or you're going to wind up like me - UNEMPLOYED.

I'm sure that the gossip mills would have a field day if I disclosed myself. I am not ashamed of my status as a recovering addict. I believe that the difficulties that I faced during my addiction have molded me into the person I am today, and that I will be a better nurse as a result. If I ever have the opportunity to work in an area that requires me to wear short sleeves, I won't worry about it. My primary concern at this point is losing an opportunity at employment. This is my first RN job and I really need to start working. Once I get my career going, I don't care if people look at my arms. Usually people don't know what it is unless I tell them. Thank you for your comments. I joined this site today, and I love it already.

Thank you. I'm feeling much better about it now.

I am a recovering addict that has not used in several years. I went to nursing school after I got clean and sober. I have marks on my arms from prior abuse. I just got my RN license this past summer. I was offered a job at a facility and one of the requirements is to pass a physical. I am fearful that my scars might mess things up for me. I don't know if employees are covered under HIPPA. I haven't used in a long time, so I know that my drug screening will be clean. I am just worried about explaining myself. Should I confide in the person examining me? Or should I keep my mouth shut about my recovery status? I am certain that whoever examines me will definitely see the lipodystrophy on my arms. I also have scarring from cellulitis that look like burn marks. I need some feedback. Thanks.