Jjackson225

Hello all, I am a new RN. I have overcome some big issues to get here. I have a history of shoplifting in 1997 and then again in 2001. Both misdemeanor convictions, both deferred adjudication. Both of these charges committed when I was young and depressed, still no excuse. I things could not get worse, I was arrested in 2010 for shoplifting, but it was seriously not my fault this time. I was just with the wrong person, in the wrong place, at the wrong time. I was arrested, but the charges were dropped since I really didn't do anything wrong, but the arrest is still on my record. I have already spilled my guts to the BON who took mercy on me and allowed me to take my boards. They gave me 6 mos probationary period on my license when I received it, but the probationary period starts once I get hired and whoever is my supervisor at the time will have to send quarterly reports on my performance. So here is my situation now, I passed the boards on my first attempt, and now am looking for employment. Unfortunately, I have so many problems because the employers can see that my license is on probation, they ask why, and I have to tell them all about the ghosts in my closet. It has been really miserable for me because I have had only a phone interview and it was from the human resources of a hospital I would really like to work in. I am sad because after the phone interview, no calls for any live interview. I have no idea if I will ever get a job. I am a person with two children and no job. I really need some good advice. I have been nothing but honest and still no bites.