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Thank you Fiona for your feedback, I sent you a 'friend request' if you don't mind I'd like to chat (more privately) I have applied at numerous private industry places that hire RN/LPN's - eg. Bayshore, Paramed, etc. What is your knowledge of those places hiring? I have not had a bite from these types of places either! Very frustrating! I'm wondering 'what's wrong with me!' I have had interviews at such places like an Allergist clinic for either an RN or LPN. In this case I was offered a job; however the pay was rather low; and only 3 days/wk. In retrospect, I should have taken it. I've also applied at Derm clinics (again an interview that didn't pan out), Laser Tech (as I"ve done this before), and so forth. I'm very very down about this. Appreciate your and any feedback. xx

Hi all. I'm a middle aged nurse, looking for work. Not getting a lot of bites for interviews these days in Calgary. I'm actually looking for a lower-key job; as in a clinic (Medical assistant/LPN/Clinic nurse)...and it's very frustrating. What can others suggest or tell me? Thanks very much.

Hi Fiona, There are no restrictions on my license. I never had issues with alcohol on the job. And I have 15plus years of sobriety. I just did not actually work much as an RN. (like 2 years max acute care-many years ago). So hard to 'get up to speed' and compete with young nurses that are gung-ho. I do spin the 'I don't want to do shift work' and it is getting my interviews; some clinics do hire nurses (ocassionally RN's mostly LPN's) and this is my aim. Where I'm at this is fine! Thank you for your post.

Thanks for the feedback, it inspires me. And you are absolutely correct. I am looking into all options. thanks so much!

HI everyone, I'm 51 years old, have my license currently. However; I'm having hard time finding a job. WHY? Because I've quite a long history (15 yrs) of having issues with some personal problems. (eg: I'm in AA, and have had stays at addiction/mental health living places for women..) I"ve struggled to get my license back. That was after getting a 'medical office assistant' certificate (which is pretty basic stuff). so now; I apply for jobs; and I look either over-qualified, or not enough experience. Also; my resume with it's mix of confusing aspects: (ie: why does an RN take such a simplified course in comparison), and poor job history. So...no interviews; or some and no job offers. Sorry if I sound like a sad sap. But I'm depressed about this situation. I apply for LPN roles in clinics but there is not much available. (I'm in alberta) I'm really not motivated to try to be a 'real RN'. I'm just not that motivated and it would be very difficult for me. How or what can I do here? Do I open up to people and say "Why yes! I've had many years of mental health and alcoholic problems.." Any and all ideas and insights I appreciate a lot. xx

Hi there, I'm in alberta as well. If you check indeed you will see such postings; for example crowfoot village family practice, case coordinator for home care co's like Paramed, specialty clinics such STI (Sheldon chumir), etc. good luck~

Hi, Yes I have worked in homecare prior and I'm going to also consider; it seems that it's hard to even get an interview these days. But thanks for your response.

Hello all, I've submitted before; I'm a recovered AA member, mother and wife who also has renewed her license 4 years ago. I'm 50 yrs old now. I've renewed my license twice. (alcoholics like to suffer..hehe) - just for fun. not to work. insane huh? However; because I messed around for so many years (the definition of insanity)....I have little experience. When you spend 15 years either drinking or recovering; you have little time to grow as a human being, let alone your career. I've also had years of psychotherapy, and been diagnosed with Major depressive illness (recovered). I have less than 2 yrs acute care experience (20 yrs ago!) and very little else, but have life experience, and some recent mental health/long term care experience. WHERE can I find work? That is something I can utilize some (basic) nursing skills, not work nights, and maintain my license? thanks for your time.

Hi and thanks for the responses. I should clarify that I am 'eligible for registration with Carna' ..does that mean anything different from not being licensed at all?

Hi Fiona and thanks for the reply. I think you misunderstood; I did work after I got my license back after the refresher: but I lost that job and then b/c i called and explained my loss of job and my history i was asked to surrender my license and not practice until I jump through a lot of hoops (still am), in order to have my license reinstated; one being that I have to find a new employer that will supervise my practice for 225 hours; which is the question; how do i approach/ask a agency/supervisor for this ?? Thanks

Hello, I am requiring supervised practice; 225 hours to be exact, in order to meet requirements to have my license reinstated (along w/other courses, etc). This is basically due to overall limited experience and having it under suspension b/c of loss of a job. (b/c of lack of experience despite having done the entire refresher course successfully and getting my license back 3 yrs ago!) SO....I am wondering if anyone could provide suggestions as to how to approach supervisors to request this! It seems like a very difficult thing, as I have requested this to a few already and was unsuccessful! Any ideas appreciated!!!!!!!!:)

I can't take no for an answer, or perhaps I've just had too many obstacles, health wise and otherwise for many years....so here I am mid 40's and I need to do several things to obtain my license back; one being supervision by another RN for 225 hours for medication administration. I'm not young and have very limited nursing experience. I have spent several years dealing with health issues, etc; this threw my life off for a long time; now I decided to try it again and it has been extremely hard for me. I took the refesher course in 2009 after having graduated 20 yrs prior! my second job out I failed at! However I did find work; doing some laser and assisting in an aesthetic clinic; I love it! but, I wish to have my license so I can expand on my career! the college does not want me to have my license until I can demonstrate safe med administration to name one. (b/c I made so many errors at my last job) Is this a lost cause do you think? the college requires that I do the med administration but I have absolutely no one that I can ask to hire me at this point; and how is someone going to hire me when i say I have to be supervised for several weeks (basically 'babysat' really!) I feel so sad about this... Gosh I wish I could just change so many things in the past!

I'm a grad from canada, 20 yrs ago. I have not had a stellar career in nursing, due to health issues. I have mainly done admin work in clinics over the years, but recently took the refresher course in nursing. My first job was very hard for me. I have had next to no experience, and have tremendous stressors at home as well. I feel like a fool. Now I'm 45 yrs old and trying to get my license back. Yes, it was removed d/t 'health concerns, my profane-laced comment to a co-worker (happened once), and skills concerns'...but my pride insisted that I pursue getting it back. I think this is who I am. I may work for a doctor in primary care and aesthetics. But. Am i just fooling myself? I feel sad about this and wonder if I'm just a fool. Please any suggestions, any support appreciated!

...Please Help...Any Ideas Welcome!! I won't divulge details of location etc, but I had to surrender my license about a year ago, due to a loss of job, due to my problems with performing the job and an event where I blew up in anger and swore at a coworker (called her a *******) in front of another manager and a couple of patients. I am having a heck of a time trying to get it back! I never knew it would be such an ordeal. The college wants a psychiatric/medical assessment done that will be a hefty price(that I have to pay), and it does not necessarily mean they will side in giving back my license...but then again they might.... I have not worked in nursing a lot, have graduated 20 years ago, not looking to work in a high stress area, have had a few years of medical issues that prevented me from pursuing a solid nursing career, but now in my life I feel that having my license would still be to my benefit, even if it means a less paying, less prestigious career that is not in a hospital (eg. clinics, family practice, dermatology offices, etc). I am a great wife and mother..and I would like to be the best in a career that suits me as well.. Any thoughts?????? What are the odds that the college reinstates my license again? Have any of you any ideas on this? YOur feedback greatly appreciated. :heartbeat