What job can I do on probation?

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I can't give controlled meds for a year. I'm barred from home health, travel nursing, and a few other things. My only experience is bedside 4 years in LTC and 3 years in psychiatric nursing. Never been a supervisor, and a lot of the desk jobs want administration experience. The only job I'm sure I can do is dialysis, and I'm striking out with those jobs despite being told that I "interviewed well." I don't know where to go. I live in CT, and am willing to move but do not want to. 

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I know of a lot of colleagues on probation were able to land a job in the drug/alcohol rehab setting. Also, LTACHs tend to be probation friendly. Good luck!

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I found employment at a doctors office. I also heard that dialysis hires nurses with stipulations. Hang in there!  

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Specializes in Oncology.

Our monitoring actually posts out general emails when someone contacts them looking for nurses, and I asked my case manager about “program friendly” employers for some direction. Also went through the dialysis centers local to me and nursing homes without any luck. I ended up finding a job through one of the employment opportunities posted by my program. The majority of the opportunities have been with plasma centers and blood collection or pop up vaccine clinics lately. I found a job that actually needed my years in oncology infusion and am doing what I love again. Felt hopeless for a good year trying to find work. I had to move 260 miles for the job I have now- two years in and I do not regret my choice.

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Specializes in ED RN and Case Manager.

When I entered my state’s 5 year diversion program several years ago, I applied & was hired into a Case Management/your position. Initially, after thanking my lucky stars for getting a job, I had planned for it to be short-term until my narcotic stipulation was removed in 12 months. However, I loved the job & found it intellectually challenging without the fatigue of 12-13hrs running circles in the ED. 7 years later, I’m still in the same role just  expanded to a lead/charge type position. 
I would’ve never switched from ED to this type of nursing position had I not been forced to leave ED. Although I wish I had made better choices 7 years ago, I’m grateful that the situation lead me to this job. I love it! 

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Specializes in ED RN and Case Manager.
9 hours ago, HenryJacksonMaley said:

Our monitoring actually posts out general emails when someone contacts them looking for nurses

That’s fantastic! I wish more programs provided leads for potential employment opportunities. 

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Specializes in med-surge nurse.
On 6/17/2021 at 12:49 PM, peacedove said:

I can't give controlled meds for a year. I'm barred from home health, travel nursing, and a few other things. My only experience is bedside 4 years in LTC and 3 years in psychiatric nursing. Never been a supervisor, and a lot of the desk jobs want administration experience. The only job I'm sure I can do is dialysis, and I'm striking out with those jobs despite being told that I "interviewed well." I don't know where to go. I live in CT, and am willing to move but do not want to. 

I'm in the same situation, in CT. Email me if you ever want to vent or just ask questions. I don't really want to disclose info on this public space. or send a private message via all nurses.

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Hi, you can contact this email [email protected] 

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On 6/20/2021 at 8:41 PM, KyBeagle said:

When I entered my state’s 5 year diversion program several years ago, I applied & was hired into a Case Management/your position. Initially, after thanking my lucky stars for getting a job, I had planned for it to be short-term until my narcotic stipulation was removed in 12 months. However, I loved the job & found it intellectually challenging without the fatigue of 12-13hrs running circles in the ED. 7 years later, I’m still in the same role just  expanded to a lead/charge type position. 
I would’ve never switched from ED to this type of nursing position had I not been forced to leave ED. Although I wish I had made better choices 7 years ago, I’m grateful that the situation lead me to this job. I love it! 

May I ask how you got a job in case management without the experience? I am considering applying but I only have med/surg, outpatient surgery and GI experience. What do they usually look for?

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On 6/17/2021 at 11:49 AM, peacedove said:

I can't give controlled meds for a year. I'm barred from home health, travel nursing, and a few other things. My only experience is bedside 4 years in LTC and 3 years in psychiatric nursing. Never been a supervisor, and a lot of the desk jobs want administration experience. The only job I'm sure I can do is dialysis, and I'm striking out with those jobs despite being told that I "interviewed well." I don't know where to go. I live in CT, and am willing to move but do not want to. 

Did you ever find a job?  I'm in the same situation right now with the same stipulations.  I also struck out with dialysis and now I'm a little scared of not finding a job.  I just feel very lost right now. 

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I’m in the Philly/PA area in the same situation.  Finding it hard to get hired.  It’s soul destroying but I’m still hopeful.  Anyone know of PNAP friendly employers?  I’d welcome a referral. 

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Specializes in oncology.

You can look for social service programs that have grants for a nurse....like a 'Boys and Girls club'. The money is not like hospital wages but working with the younger generation might give you a perspective on your local world. I did it in  graduate school and always think back on what a rewarding position I was in. 

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