I have gotten my registration back after letting it go 4 years ago. I was having a really awful time in my personal life and ended up with drug possession charges. At the time I was doing agency work so couldn't work out how I would be able to find somewhere that would employ me with those charges and needing supervised practice so I surrendered my registration.
I've now finally got it back but I have no idea how to go about finding work as my conditions include supervised practice and informing the facility I work at that I am having regular drug testing. I live in a regional town with two hospitals and I'm so worried about going into an interview with those conditions, no nursing references and having not practiced for such a long time. If I ruin my chances the first time in a hospital I may not get a second chance. And aged care isn't an option due to the condition of supervision.
I am taking the ACN refresher program and doing a First Aid certificate but I know it probably isn't enough.
I'm just looking for any help or suggestions anyone might have to get back to nursing.
joshle
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Hi ellle
I don't feel comfortable saying who I work for on here, sorry.
Just keep applying, some will take you on, some won't and some will consider it.
What state are you in?