Will I ever get another job?

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I am in the process of entering my state's monitoring program and I am scared to death about the future prospect of job hunting. Not only will I have to find someone willing to hire me on probation and probably med restrictions but I've pretty much been fired from all of my other jobs that I can use as references (not directly but indirectly because of my substance abuse issues). I am getting help for my problems with or without the board but I hate to enter this stringent and frankly expensive program if nobody is ever going to hire me again. Unfortunately one of the psych hospitals around here known for hiring nurses with restrictions I have already been fired from and I doubt will give me a good reference to the state-run one in the area. Has anyone else had this issue and what did you do?

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I found that my nurse support group (that I am required to attend) was an amazing resource to find work. I'm sure it depends on the job market in your area, but it took me about a month of applications and interviews to start work once I got my okay.

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I know it sounds bad but apply everywhere yes even the places you wouldn't put your worse enemy like LTC

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I know it sounds bad but apply everywhere yes even the places you wouldn't put your worse enemy like LTC

I would have never thought I wanted to do long term care... But that's where I ended up and I absolutely love it! I'm sure my facility isn't the norm but my managers and coworkers are great, especially working with my restrictions. I actually get paid more than I was making at the hospital. The only complaint I have is not liking work 5 8 hour shifts.

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A month does not seem very bad for job hunting at all! My area has a lot of work available so hopefully it won't be too bad when I get my okay!

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Specializes in PICU, Pediatrics, Trauma.
A month does not seem very bad for job hunting at all! My area has a lot of work available so hopefully it won't be too bad when I get my okay!

In CA, been looking for 7 months. I've interviewed 4 times..all wanted to hire me and one even gave me an offer but then recinded. It's been hell.

Good luck to you!

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hello does anyone have any experience dealing with the Maryland Board of Nursing? I am guilty of drug diversion and I am so lost! my employer is still " investigating" and i'm afraid of what is going to happen to me. this is the lowest i've ever been and i feel like there is no hope.

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Never give up hope.

It usually takes time to find someone to give you a chance. Always go in with a positive attitude. Know that you are strong in your recovery.

A positive attitude and persistence is important.

Best of luck!

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Specializes in Registered Nurse.
hello does anyone have any experience dealing with the Maryland Board of Nursing? I am guilty of drug diversion and I am so lost! my employer is still " investigating" and i'm afraid of what is going to happen to me. this is the lowest i've ever been and i feel like there is no hope.

Hi-I sent you a PM.

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Not sure what state your in. Im in Northern KY and transferred a restricted license in December of last year. I have one month experience working as an RN before losing my job and being placed on probation. My new probation requires no access to narcotics for 1 year and needs to be worked off. Ive had several interviews but no call backs once they find out that i cant have access. The administration wasnt a problem but i was basically told they couldnt rearrange med carts for me. I havent had luck with dialysis or behavioral health. Its frustrating.

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There IS hope, and rest assured we all have felt like you felt at first. It gets better, I promise. I've been working with the BON x 4.5 yrs and on monitoring >2.5 yrs. At first, totally overwhelming board requirements to go along with the guilt and shame, but it gets better, you get into the grove and the requirements they put forth become the norm; go to AA, nurse support group, call for drug test check in, yadda yadda yadda. Focus on your recovery, commit to sobriety and you'll make it. I still have great frustrations with the BON at times, but then I have to remember I put myself in this position and self reporting likely saved my life!

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