LordFarquad replied to valsalvamanuever2's topic in MICU
You are lucky that they give you 12 weeks of orientation. At my hospital they only give 2 weeks orientation for new hires and 2 months if you were to have transferred from tele at the same facility. I am a new grad with no prior nursing experience an...
LordFarquad replied to billybobthornton's topic in Criminal
Most likely you wouldn't need to report this to the BRN. Just to compare, so every time I get a speeding ticket over $300 I will need to tell the BRN about it? ...I don't think so. But, if you are worried, just call and ask. They will most likely say...
LordFarquad replied to PCnurse88's topic in Career Support
Sometimes working with registry can be annoying if they are first timers to your facility because they are unfamiliar with hospital policies, core measure, and other guidelines. Nevertheless, staffing agencies definitely pay handsomely. I have not pr...
LordFarquad replied to Desertrainfury's topic in Criminal
Your story reminds me of myself a year an a half ago... Its funny, but I too was charged with reckless driving for burning out right in front of a police officer (no, I didn't know he was there). I was arrested, charged with reckless driving, got a l...
LordFarquad replied to RNfornow2011's topic in Criminal
Get an Attorney who specializes in these cases so that you can be certain you are making the right decisions on how to proceed. Your career is definitely not over my friend! There are many RNs i personally know of who are practicing in California wit...
LordFarquad replied to aspiringnurse07's topic in Criminal
Like previously stated, it is not impossible to gain acceptance into an RN program with a criminal history. You have time from now and since the offenses that will work with you in this case. Everything is taken case by case, especially as far as lic...
LordFarquad replied to luckyme102012's topic in Criminal
Your personal and otherwise criminal history WILL NOT be posted on BRN website for public view next to your license. They only post charges filed AGAINST your current license. However, if the ticket was $300 or over, in California, you must report it...
LordFarquad replied to BakingMom's topic in Criminal
Hey there! I am from California and just got my RN license in november. I can relate to your frustration with having to release that information to the BRN and your worries about delaying your ATT. I was arrested a little over a year before I graduat...
Hello Everyone! I am not sure if this the appropriate section to post this thread so I apologize in advance. I am a new grad RN (Woot woot!). I have obtained my license and all necessary certifications to pursue my dream. Anyways... straight to the p...