Tessaprn

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1. Venting about BON involvement in DUI

   Tessaprn replied to Nursing NCO's topic in Nurses Recovery

   BON job is to ensure patient safety. With substance abuse (drugs or alcohol) BON is in their right to disclipline however they see fit. At one time nurses did not have any options except to lose...

2. CRNA Question

   Tessaprn replied to Boyar's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   You need a BSN. It is competitive to get selected into CRNA program. School runs $50,000 - $100,000 for tuition, books, fees and other required items. Cost depends on which school. I'm sure that...

3. Shocked by What Nursing Really Is!!

   Tessaprn replied to kendra1978's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing used to be about caring for the patient. Today, got to get that paperwork done! 12-14 minutes, that is about par at the hospital where I work. Emphasis is put on the proper paperwork....

4. will my 'CRIMINAL Background' effect: Nursing school; Licensure; Hirability?

   Tessaprn replied to northern_calif's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   Whoever told you that your DUI would not be a problem is misinformed. You might have a 50/50 chance that they will send you to rehab and then let you apply for a license. But you will not find out...

5. Need help with suspension

   Tessaprn replied to nomiddlename's topic in General Nursing

   Ask for mercy from your BON and do what they require to put your license back in good

6. Fighting Lies with Lies

   Tessaprn replied to oramar's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   It's stupid and not a bit humorous. Some will actual believe this crap.

7. I witnessed the most horrible death last night at a LTC facility.

   Tessaprn replied to stdntograd06's topic in General Nursing

   I find it to be outrageous that Hospice has a policy not to suction a patient if needed. What happened to dying with dignity and

8. When are TEDs no longer EFFECTIVE

   Tessaprn replied to Craychek's topic in General Nursing

   A recent study stated they do not have any

9. OR nurse versus ICU nurse

   Tessaprn replied to summerhill's topic in Nursing Career

   The two are apples and oranges. Both excellent areas to work. If you want to apply to CRNA school I suggest the ICU areas. Intensive Care is required, OR experience is

10. RN, ADN, BSN, LPN, LVN, ....... Does it matter??

    Tessaprn replied to Mrs.BSN71109's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it matters. Some require more education and clinicals. Some can perform procedures that others cannot. Some can supervise and some cannot. There is a difference between doctors. They have...

11. Venting about BON involvement in DUI

    Tessaprn replied to Nursing NCO's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, a blanket policy is correct. You are lucky that you did not hurt someone else. You say you had not had a drink for some time before this DUI, well if I drank 3 alcoholic drinks I would be...

12. Venting about BON involvement in DUI

    Tessaprn replied to Nursing NCO's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you have one drink and get into a car which you are the driver then you are DUI. You are breaking the law. What we do in our non-work environment oftentimes will determine our character. In...

13. eight year commitment on three year term?

    Tessaprn replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    If you are speaking about military service then you may sign for 3 years but you will be obligated for 6 years. Which means you are discharged after your 3 year contract but can be recalled for that...

14. Every Nurse Should Give Birth

    Tessaprn replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    I understand and hear where you are coming from. It's not childbirth pain you should compare with chronic pain. Having experienced such it is something that you actually forget about when it is all...

15. I am watching Michael Moore's "Sicko" for the first time....

    Tessaprn replied to Valerie Salva's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is a very hot and debatable topic. I suppose on paper universal health care sounds good. I do not wish to have my taxes increased. I believe if people would take responsibility for...