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Sounds like your concerns are creating a domino effect. For example, you've had a rough experience, so you worry about having another rough experience, and you get so worked up that you actually HAVE another rough experience. If I were having issues like that, to the point where it is manifesting in such a way physically, I would look into anti-anxiety meds (I have been on them before and don't have a problem with turning to meds). For a more natural approach, finding ways to cope with stress might help a lot. I mean actually doing something. Exercise, meditate, reading, etc in the hours before you're supposed to go to bed on nights before your clinicals might help. You should probably talk to you nurse instructor as well. I see it a lot in my own clinical group. My fellow classmates are much harder on themselves than our instructors are. The instructors even tell us that! We can be our own worst enemy. Hope it turns around for you.

I agree with HodgieRN, Nursing is a way of thinking. We have access to someone in our program that helps with study strategies. Maybe your school does as well. I'm not sure how far you are in your program but I am coming to the end of my first semester/Fundamentals class. On our exams, I've noticed things like questions will have 4 options, 2 are correct, but one answer is better. It helps to understand why that particular one is better than the alternate answer. To understand that, it's best to really understand the material presented and APPLY it. Not necessarily memorize, like some of us did in our prerequisite classes, but really understand the logic. Does that make sense? I hope I haven't gone off on a tangent. If your school doesn't have someone to help with study strategies, maybe finding a book on nurse logic will help. Good luck!

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Just curious and you are welcome to PM me of you prefer, what state are you in and what positions have you held since the incident? I ask bc I'm in FL and although FL seems to be more strict in its native offenders, it's still conservative. Im convinced I'll be better off leaving the state when I finish school.

Thank you for the reply. I've noticed your helpful replies on many topics :) I always answer only as much as the question asks. I do not have a problem disclosing to the BON. Just really worried that after the program and after licensing, I may only find myself cleaning bed pans. I've decided to move forward and deal with what may come along. Just sucks that some employers will rescind an offer before asking questions even when their own written policy may not be as strict.

After doing a few searches on this site, I have been hard pressed to find a thread with posts pertaining to my particular situation. So here I am ... I have an arrest and a misdemeanor charge for retail petit theft nine years ago. I pled not guilty, completed a pre-trial diversion, and charges were dropped. No issues before or since then. I have reviewed my school and state's licensing requirements, but they only discuss "Convicted or plead guilty or nolo contendre to a felony violation regardless of adjudication" and "reserve the right to deny licensure to anyone who has been convicted of a crime other than minor traffic violations." Although my school requires submission of court documents with the initial application, after being told I am provisionally accepted, they are now asking for the documents again ... and I'm a little nervous. I have worked in a physical therapy clinic (administrative), been licensed by the state to adjust claims previously, and am currently employed with a state department working with those these very laws and rules are in place to protect. BUT, to get this job I had to appeal my case because they initially rescinded my employment offer for this reason. I am writing to hear from those working in the field who have similar histories. Charged but not convicted. Is it really close to impossible to find employment? I'm reading in these posts that it's easier to get hired in more liberal states then my own (Florida). I can't see myself as anything but a nurse but there are posts stating basically quit now and save yourself trouble ... but these posts are for those convicted. Thoughts?

Not sure of your area but here in Orlando we have 4C which, among other things, gives referrals for both registered and licensed daycare providers. Some provide their services out of their home. Even 24 hours. I would look for something like that.