Trying to find employment

[mona1023]

I have been trying to find a job for a little while and I have been discouraged. I have applied for case management, MDS coordinator, wellness director. I have a 6 month controlled substance restriction, but even if I didn't I have no intention of going back in regular bedside nursing. I have had 2 interviews only. I have been truthful on my applications and I know that is why I am not having much luck.

My question to anyone who cares to respond is : Do you answer everything honestly? as in "have you ever been terminated ?", etc. I DO NOT regret my honesty, but I am dismayed because I know of other nurses in my area who have lied and now have jobs. I put down on my applications that I am in our state's monitoring program. I just want to see how everyone else has handled this.

Thank you.

[nowim clean]

Not sure what state you are in Im in NC but yes honesty will never hurt you. Remember if its meant to be it will. I do wish you luck keep doing the right thing and a job will come when it is suppose to.

[TXRN2]

yes, we all do need to be honest- however, i would not put on the application that you are in a monitoring program- i would wait & discuss that info during an interview & after you have a job offer. on my application, where it asked if i had ever been terminated- i put down something like "will discuss at interview", & did obviously discuss it, but well into the interview, after i had presented myself well. best of luck!!