Nurses General Nursing
Published Mar 17, 2013
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Kunzieo
199 Posts
Yup, all the PICU trained nurses on my unit had to show their HS or college diploma- for very vague "laboratory" reasons as well :?
NotMyProblem MSN, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN
2,690 Posts
Some are requesting it here in Georgia. The facility I'm with now asked for mine a year ago when I started. They ultimately got a copy from the board of nursing instead of waiting a week for the official ones to arrive in the mail.
bebbercorn
455 Posts
I've been asked by every recruiter and staffing agency for a copy of that and all of my credentials, I'm in NY, don't know if that makes a difference.
Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN
6 Articles; 11,663 Posts
My hospital is now requiring a copy of your diploma or transcripts for laboratory reasons.
Same here. Many of us mentioned the same argument that OP did- having a license was proof of graduation. Wasn't good enough for them.
Laboratory reasons?
We were told anyone who does any type of testing (urine dipstick pregnancy, bedside blood glucose, iStat labs) must have their diploma on file.
AnnemRN
287 Posts
I've been a RN for 22 yrs and was asked for a copy of my college transcripts last year by my employer.
PacoUSA, BSN, RN
3,445 Posts
But... how do you get a license without having graduated from nursing school?
This is how: Fake nurse busted for working 27 years without license - KSN TV, Kansas News and Weather
The bad apples make it worse for the future. And to be honest, I don't see the big deal about providing this information. I had to give my hospital a transcript showing my degree for my HR file, I think all hospitals should have their nurses' proof of education on file also. It's not like they are looking at your grades or anything.
Nurse_
251 Posts
I do get why the hospitals need it...
California Board of Nursing Enforcement have unearthed many fake documents from nurses. Some of them from this country but majority are from foreign country. One of the guys I worked with before (we were both LVNs back in 2007) boasted that he got his diploma from (asian country). He applied to take the RN boards and was granted an ATT. The CA BON received an anonymous tip that the person faked his diploma and transcript. The boards took note, reexamined his documents and found that at the time he was at his supposedly BSN-course, he was also here in the states taking a VN-class. His ATT was withdrawn and his LVN license was even revoked.
I have never been asked for a transcript but I do keep copies with me just in case...
(there it is... LOL!)
netglow, ASN, RN
4,412 Posts
They can get you for fraud too.
I hope there is a little weeding out. This type of thing, is probably a lot more common than you'd think. There are so many nurses that are playing straight for these jobs, why not get rid of the ones that are not. That goes for all support staff as well.
Sadala, ADN, RN
356 Posts
I.....have never been asked for this.....yet. I had a house fire YEARS ago and it's gone. I've been out of school 34 years. I wonder what the school would charge for them of if they even have them.Too funny....I have to check this out.
Too funny....I have to check this out.
They charged me about five bucks. I had to get a copy of my bachelor's degree to attend nursing school and obtain credit for my prereqs (and it is VERY old. And yes, they could still find it). Its five bucks per official transcript, and they send it to the school of your choice (or to you, or to your employer, or to whomever).
Also, most universities will allow you to go to their website and download your unofficial transcript for free. Its great to do just to have a copy, but most colleges/businesses will want the official copy sent straight from the school.
Honestly, I don't see this as a big deal. And if it weeds people out, so much the better. Improved pt safety and a better profile for nurses who legitimately hold the title. I'm working very hard to become licensed. And nursing school is no picnic. If someone is faking a diploma, then firing them is the least that should happen.
proud nurse, BSN, RN
556 Posts
The 1st job I had out of nursing school wanted a copy of my license, diploma and official transcripts. I still owed my school $300.00 at the time, so they wouldn't release my official transcripts. I thought it was dumb...like how could I be licensed by the state if I hadn't graduated from school? My BON wouldn't let me register NCLEX unless the school sent them my statement of graduation.
The job I have now didn't ask for this. Just for a copy of my license & CPR. But then I read about the ones who get through the system, it's scary.