unable to get a job

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · Sep 3, 2005

I am so sorry to read this. Did you leave your previous job in good terms? Is there anything that went bad or not in your favor when you worked there?

It is my understanding that your previous employer cannot "talk bad" about you other than basically tell the person inquiring about you whether they would hire you again or not.

I don't have much advise to you, other than to wish you the best of luck and keep the hunt going until you land one. I am sure someone who can better advise you will stop by soon. :)

nursbaybie, BSN, RN · Sep 3, 2005

well

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · Sep 3, 2005

Oh I see. Well if your employer says that he would not re-hire you then that gives a bad impression but who is to know for sure if that is what they are going by or even if the employers has said it.

All I can say is get good references and give include them in your resume so that they can call. Make the references aware of the situation as I am sure they will want to help.

Keep hunting until you land one. It might not be very easy but never impossible. Best of luck to you and have faith :)

suzanne4, RN · Sep 4, 2005

Were you upfront with this new employer about your previous history?

If not, that could be grounds for not meeting their requirements.

nursbaybie, BSN, RN · Sep 4, 2005

way.

llg, PhD, RN · Sep 4, 2005

What does your attorney say? If you don't have one, get one. You need one to help you with the license issues. Until that license issue is resolved, you will probably not get a job in nursing. An attorney might be able to help you get it resolved more quickly and in your favor.

Assuming that you are telling us the complete truth ... you will probably be able to "rehab" your nursing career after your legal situation is resolved. But until it is settled, few if any employers will be willing to take the chance of hiring you. Look at yourself through their eyes ... you have had a drug problem in the past, it has yet to be legally resolved, you quit your diversion program, your old employer will not hire you back, and you might lose your license in an upcoming hearing.

Your top nursing priority should be to get the legal/licensing issues sorted out ASAP so that you can present a clear, resolved situation to a prospective employer.

Good luck. It truely hope you can resolve the situation and move on with your life.

llg