TPAPN...Uggghh!!

[bigdttu]

I need an answered prayer. I live in the dallas area and I cannot find anyone to hire me. I worked PICU X 7 years, but when I put TPAPN down on my applications..i get either a no or no response. What areas hire someone like me?? I am desperate. My wife is pregnant and I need someone to take a chance on me. Thank you and God bless.

[SWS RN, ASN, RN]

Oh Jack,

I will digress from the topic for only a few minutes, I simply have to say that I think I love you...I have been following your posts "rabidly". You are the most erudite and brilliant man I have come across in many years. Your knowlege and empathy are second to none. I would love to pick your brain privately...any chance of corresponding? I am not a stalker--just interested in your mind...how do you feel about Florida,"smile"....(and I love dogs.....) and just what options are you offering to magsulfate???

Back to the topic at hand;

I found great success when I interviewed by convincing the person that I was the perfect fit for the job... that I was actually "safer" because I am monitored and tested frequently. Do not put TAPAN anywhere on the application. Bring it up when the interview looks promising. You need to show them that you have prevailed at a very difficult situation and it is with this determination that you will function in the position. Also, remember, you have nothing to be ashamed about...this is the premise you want to convey. You made a mistake and now you have no intention of repeating it.

It's all in the presentation...be confident, look and act professional...have a dynamite resume and cover letter. Do your homework. Find out about the company where you are applying. Network with other impaired RN'sto find out where they have had luck. SELL YOURSELF...(don't sell yourself short)

Great Luck to you,

Susan

[jackstem]

I could be in serious trouble here!

Jack

[debnky]

I could be in serious trouble here!

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you are safe with us Jack!:redpinkhe

[jackstem]

I could be in serious trouble here!

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you are safe with us Jack!:redpinkhe

WHEW!!!!!!! Thank goodness! (Although, if you talked with folks that knew me that might change! )

Jack

[Magsulfate, BSN, RN]

oh jack,

i will digress from the topic for only a few minutes, i simply have to say that i think i love you...i have been following your posts "rabidly". you are the most erudite and brilliant man i have come across in many years. your knowlege and empathy are second to none. i would love to pick your brain privately...any chance of corresponding? i am not a stalker--just interested in your mind...how do you feel about florida,"smile"....(and i love dogs.....) and just what options are you offering to magsulfate???

i totally agree with you here,, if i need a refill in the recovery portion of my brain i get on here and look at some of jack's posts. i'm still working on getting jack to meet for a private session. i'm first in line,, so just be aware. (hehe)

back to the topic at hand;

i found great success when i interviewed by convincing the person that i was the perfect fit for the job... that i was actually "safer" because i am monitored and tested frequently. do not put tapan anywhere on the application. bring it up when the interview looks promising. you need to show them that you have prevailed at a very difficult situation and it is with this determination that you will function in the position. also, remember, you have nothing to be ashamed about...this is the premise you want to convey. you made a mistake and now you have no intention of repeating it.

right! please remember, you are just as good as the nurse sitting next to you and never feel like you're not... because that will be projected and the hiring manager might see it as you being unsure of your recovery. on the flip side you don't want to act too over confident ... we all know that is not good. who wants a know it all, overconfident, arrogant recovering nurse working for them ?

no intention of repeating it.. that is key.

it's all in the presentation...be confident, look and act professional...have a dynamite resume and cover letter. do your homework. find out about the company where you are applying. network with other impaired rn'sto find out where they have had luck. sell yourself...(don't sell yourself short)

great luck to you,

susan

and then.. when you've found a job and worked a while.. come back here and help the new recovering nurses.. just like we are here....

i would also like to add that (and i know i've said this before) you will get experience with each interview. don't be hard on yourself when you don't get the first job you interviewed for. i was turned down many many times before i finally got a job. but before i was a recovering nurse i was never turned down for a job. the first let down was the worst, but then i pulled my self back up and tried again. eventually i got used to the words "there are no positions at this time" and " we just don't have the staff to support a nurse like you".... and by the time i got hired, i was suprised,, like "really? you're hiring me????"

just remember, you will find a job, it will happen. just don't give up. and also remember, the job will not find you.

[jackstem]

Thank you both for your kind words.

I jump on here for the same reasons...to keep my recovery skills tuned. It's also inspiring to watch so many nurses face this disease head on and never give up. So I thank every member of this family for the willingness to share your experience, strength, and hope with this grateful, recovering addict!

[debnky]

This board is truly amazing, I'm grateful I found it. I meet with the BON on Wed, ugh!

[jackstem]

This board is truly amazing, I'm grateful I found it. I meet with the BON on Wed, ugh!

I hope it goes well. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

Jack

[yellahorse]

I am going to the board later this month to petition for reinstatement. I went last year and was denied. Does anyone have any suggestions for me, for when I go before the board? My license was revoked 3yrs ago for drug addiction. I have since been doing testing and have had 3yr of neg urine tests, which I sent in the results. I'm just wondering what to expect this time?. Thanks

[jackstem]

I am going to the board later this month to petition for reinstatement. I went last year and was denied. Does anyone have any suggestions for me, for when I go before the board? My license was revoked 3yrs ago for drug addiction. I have since been doing testing and have had 3yr of neg urine tests, which I sent in the results. I'm just wondering what to expect this time?. Thanks

What was the reason they denied your petition? Did they tell you? It's difficult to remedy a situation if you don't what needs to be remedied. It's also tough to give any advice if we have no idea what happened, how you responded, etc. You say your license was revoked for "drug addiction". Are you comfortable sharing anything more about what happened to cause your revocation? If not, I understand, but it's difficult to help with only "My license was revoked for drug addiction".

Jack

[yellahorse]

My license was revoked because i stole narcotics from the hosp. i was working at. There were no criminal charges, thank goodness. They didn't reinstate 1yr ago because they said I needed "more time"?? even though they had all of my drug screen results. I'm not sure if they have some set of standards they follow or what. I'm really just wondering if anyone has had any experience with the tx bon and might have some tips to share. One thing I do know is, the woman who is my investigator is very rude and demeaning everytime I have talked to her on the phone. She makes me not want to have anything to do with this proceedure. If I didn't want my license back so bad I would have given up long ago just because of the anxiety i have when i have to deal with her!

[txspadequeenRN, BSN, RN]

i would like to encourage you to apply at nursing homes...i have worked with numerous tpapn nurses in ltc..good luck