Is there a chance?

Have been RN for 20 years. Mostly unemployed for past two. Made several attempts to go back, did not last long. Not well enough mentally or physically to take the beating. Feeling better now. Don't have the best employment record as far as staying power or sick days. Record as far as patient care is exemplary. Actually recieved an award for having special caring skills right before I left the business.

Explain gaps in employment as personal choice, vacation, or time off to help with a family situation. I would not voice your weakness to no one. They will take advantage of it. What they can ask your prior employer for a reference check is very strict and narrow, like start date, ending date, will they rehire. If it comes up about not rehiring or too many sick days, explain there was major family events going on at this time and could not be avoided. Choose to work only three 12 hours per week and maybe requesting not to be schedule all three at one time. Take breaks off between assignments. Just take it easy. And do not give them any information that can be used against you in getting less of a deal than you deserve. Call Health Specialists or Praestar and take a position that is paying 35/hour or more with housing and enjoy your days off.

It is interesting, posted this over a year ago, rememberme is only person who responded. Actually am back working and it just so happens did every thing just the way rememberme advised. Worked like a charm.

That's nice to hear you are back working and things are going well.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

Charles N. Chadwick II
Director of Marketing
Ultimate Nurse Network