JohnHood BSN

JohnHood has 38 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Critical Care, ER and Administration.

Latest Activity

1. Humiliated and scared

   JohnHood replied to Overthamoon's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, you can refuse to go to the ER and be tested. However most if not all hospitals can demand a drug test at any time. Refusal would almost guarantee termination. In Washinton if you refuse a drug test, you will be referred to the board of nursing....

2. LPN or RN school?

   JohnHood replied to Yadayada's topic in General Nursing

   The problem with an LPN is that it is a limited position. Many hospitals are phasing them out. An RN must see and document on hospital patients each day. Either an RN must have the patient or another RN will have to assess that patient. Many hospital...

3. Going to work when you should of called out. What's your thoughts on this?

   JohnHood replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in General Nursing

   In Washington State and I'm sure the same is true in others. If you knowingly come to work ill and infectious. You are subject to disciplinary action by the State Board of Nursing.

4. Washington State RNs restricted from taking Online Out-of-State RN-to-BSN Programs

   JohnHood replied to Stethoscope Whiz's topic in General Students

   To work in a hospital setting in Washington, you almost have to have a BSN. Most hospitals in the Seattle area require BSNs. I know Swedish is this way and I think Providence is as well. Swedish is part of Providence and has five hospitals in the Sea...

5. Any Nurses That Didn't Get COVID Vacc/Booster for Complio?

   JohnHood replied to NoFly-4645's topic in General Students

   Just take the vaccine. It's not about you. It's about protecting your patients, many of whom are immunocompromised and your coworkers.

6. Did this nurse behave unethically?

   JohnHood replied to subee's topic in Headlines

   The reporting nurse violated HIPAA.

7. Patient Abandonment

   JohnHood replied to DanT103's topic in General Nursing

   I don't know the circumstances but I'm thinking they probably were not sorry to see you go before they invested more time and resources in you.

8. Home Health Nurses Beware: Docking PTO for Missing Productivity Targets is Legal

   JohnHood replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Headlines

   The first time my PTO was docked would be my last hour worked for that agency.

9. What to do about refusing Dr. orders?

   JohnHood replied to nancynurse0828's topic in General Nursing

   You need a very good reason to refuse a physician's order. You should first talk with the physician along with your concerns. If you still feel you cannot follow the order, you need to start climbing that leadership ladder. Talk with your charge, man...

10. Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    JohnHood replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    She made some very serious errors. Had she properly identified the medication and done the 5 rights, this would not have happened. Had she stayed with the patient and properly monitored, she would have recognized the patient was in distress. I really...

11. CPR Fraud?

    JohnHood replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, this sounds like a scam. I would report them.

12. Fake Nursing School Scammed Me

    JohnHood replied to Soy Dora's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry this happened to you. You are a victim of fraud. You should report this to the police. There may be a class action lawsuit against these fraudulent schools. I would start there. Your case should be a huge lesson to people to do some researc...

13. Can I get my BSN without chemistry or statistics?

    JohnHood replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    I would advise that if you do find a nursing school that does not require chemistry or statistics, check with your state to see if they accept these schools for NCLEX. State Boards of Nursing are going to be scrutinizing schools after the Florida fia...

14. In Home Care Working Beside Nurse Who Goes Against Order

    JohnHood replied to Vee D's topic in Safety

    As a RN, if your patient is in danger, you have a duty to report.

15. In Home Care Working Beside Nurse Who Goes Against Order

    JohnHood replied to Vee D's topic in Safety

    You have gone up your chain of command without success. Your patient is in danger. I don't think you have any choice but to report her and the agency to the board of nursing. Include the actions you have taken and your companies response. You should ...