RN in Fl IPN

[JanaBeeRN]

I'm currently in IOP and was wondering if anyone has gone through this and found employment while under contract.

Thanks!

[Omaapecm, ASN, RN]

I found employment on my first interview. I was totally honest and explained my situation. I work for a nurse practitioner who is awesome and believes in second chances

[Omaapecm, ASN, RN]

There are people out there who believe in seconds!

[shugamomma]

Yes you can find employment. Network with your nurse support group. Where so you live in Florida?

[NurseEmRN]

try phone triage jobs- they are still clinical but no meds or bedside nursing- I know trustbridge hospice hires IPN nurses. Goodluck!

[JanaBeeRN]

jacksonville, Sorry for the late response.

[gonzoRN, MSN, RN]

I was able to get a job at Baptist in Jax on the first try. YMMV. I am a recovering alcoholic, and my contract didn't remove my ability to pass narcotics. I was up front and honest about my recovery and found that people were very supportive. During my entire 5 year contract, I was never turned down for a job. I "graduated" 9 years ago, IPN changed my life. Best of luck to you.

[sallyrnrrt, ADN, RN]

Absolutely, first job I sought, after beginning of three years stipulation, as MDS coordinator in LTC facility....which evolved to three different DON positions after completion........

[JanaBeeRN]

Wow! That's great. I've seen conflicting posts on when to present my status. At what point in the interview process should I disclose my IPN contract?

[JanaBeeRN]

That's great! Im not having the best of luck so far. Would you recommend any department At Baptist I should apply for? I have not worked in the hospital before, but I have 4 years total home health. 3 as an LPN, and 1.5 yr as a RN. thx!

[gonzoRN, MSN, RN]

Sorry, I left Florida in 2011. Good luck though!

[JanaBeeRN]

So I applied at a LTC facility and was basically offered the job until I disclosed my IPN status. The director did not believe that I was sent to IPN for failing a pre-employment test or THC.