SineQuaNon MSN, RN, NP

SineQuaNon has 17 years experience as a MSN, RN, NP and specializes in ED, Family Practice, Home Health.

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1. Possible Jobs for new grad with probation?

   SineQuaNon replied to brunettegirl212's topic in Recovery

   Long term care, home health are both areas where I was able to get employed with a felony record and active probation. I always used to joke that the thing I looked for most in an employer was desperation. I was always very upfront about my issues. I...

2. How I inform interested employers of my past.

   SineQuaNon replied to SineQuaNon's topic in Recovery

   I'm in New Mexico. And I was just offered a pediatric NP position at a clinic. I'm off probation and have been for a bit but I was still able to get a job while on it. Try LTC, home health. That's where I was able to get my foot back in the door.

3. Difficult doc

   SineQuaNon replied to missourinurse2b's topic in Relations

   It's time to fight fire with fire. A lot of these types of arrogant assholes simply will not respect you until you ramp the dialog up a notch. I recall a memorable conversation with a doc where I ended up saying "Hey! ***! You DO NOT speak to me in t...

4. Negligent Charge or Endure?

   SineQuaNon replied to ptadvocate5's topic in Relations

   I would be very clear with her. If she says she has to work on staffing while you have a patient with acute respiratory issues that you need help with, your response should be "I'm sorry but that won't work for me. I need your help now in the best in...

5. Any nurses had arthroscopic knee surgery?

   SineQuaNon replied to pensivern's topic in General Nursing

   I had surgery and they cleaned up my meniscus. It is just now beginning to feel better and it's been six months. And I don't know if the surgery had any effect or if it was just time that did it. If you can ramp up the PT I would try that first.

6. New grad overwhelmed

   SineQuaNon replied to Soon2blpn84's topic in General Nursing

   I think it's going to be a madhouse for bit. Eventually you will get a system down and will find ways to maximize your time. In the beginning you will constantly forget things or just not organize well. For instance, go and deliver the AM meds and fo...

7. What happens if narcan doesn't work?

   SineQuaNon replied to FutureFNP99's topic in General Nursing

   Is it an opioid overdose? Could it be a benzo or something else that won't react to Narcan?

8. How I inform interested employers of my past.

   SineQuaNon replied to SineQuaNon's topic in Recovery

   Because I have a felony for prescription fraud, I feel it's best to get it out in the open as soon as possible so that I don't waste their time or mine. When they run the background check they will find out about it for sure. And I was a horrible add...

9. ADN vs BSN Nurses' Competency

   SineQuaNon replied to StudentNurseMNUS's topic in General Nursing

   I said the same thing in a previous comment. People keep saying an ADN is a 2 year degree!?!?!? As if! Seriously the ONLY difference between an ADN and a BSN is a few theory courses. And I can tell you as a Master's prepared NP-C. I don't remember a ...

10. RN homecare service startup

    SineQuaNon replied to Kymmylala's topic in Entrepreneurs

    I actually want to provide service to DOL certified patients. Those who used to work in uranium mines or at Los Alamos and have radiation exposure. There is no billing through Medicare, just the Department of Labor. After we get our Tax ID # the next...

11. RN homecare service startup

    SineQuaNon replied to Kymmylala's topic in Entrepreneurs

    I realize you posted some time ago but I am also interested in starting my own Home Health business. I actually applied for my LLC last week. Also, FYI, NPs do not work under the license of an MD. We have and work under our own licenses. Depending on...

12. As an LPN, I can't help but feel like I'm not a "real nurse"

    SineQuaNon replied to SlowlyButSurely's topic in LPN/LVN

    I think you should try to do an LPN to RN bridge. Not because I don't think LPNs are awesome, you are! My aunt was an LPN her entire career and I've had many LPNs guide and mentor me over the years. But I think you deserve the pay and recognition of ...

13. How I inform interested employers of my past.

    SineQuaNon replied to SineQuaNon's topic in Recovery

    Every time I still feel as if my heart jumps into my throat but I just take a big swallow and go ahead and do it anyway. I think there are more than we realize, both among nurses and the general population. I'm so glad active addiction is no longer a...

14. Any advice for a disabled nurse?

    SineQuaNon replied to BxRN718's topic in General Nursing

    I find that university associated hospitals are sometimes more accepting. That said, don't mention your disability until the in-person interview, if you feel you can perform the duties of your job with reasonable accommodation. There's no point in sh...

15. Nurse Practitioner Safer than bedside nursing?

    SineQuaNon replied to Future MSN's topic in Professionalism

    I've found being an NP to be much safer than being an RN. But then I was an ER RN and moved into family practice as an NP. Easier, safer, more respect and more money. No one has ever tried to throw a punch at me or throw urine on me in the clinic. Th...