Demotion from DON, self report to BON

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Has anyone been a DON that was demoted or let go after a bad state survey? Did you self report to the BON when you renewed your license?

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Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.

Not sure why you would have to self report. In your state is this expected? How do you know?

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I know a lot of DONs that have been fired after bad survey but never heard of the BON getting involved.

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In indiana, when I renew my license, they ask if I have even been demoted, reprimanded,etc.

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Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.

If your state is like this, you may want to offer your resignation once the writing is on the wall. Once you have a record with the BON it follows you.

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This happened last year. I will be going before the board in December. Yikes!

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Technically, I resigned after getting the choice of being demoted to floor nurse.

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Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

Self report what? The BON doesn't keep track of employment history

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Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

Really?! Can you put a link up?

In indiana, when I renew my license, they ask if I have even been demoted, reprimanded,etc.
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Technically, I resigned after getting the choice of being demoted to floor nurse.

Then you weren't demoted. You certainly don't need to report to the BON that you resigned a position.

Others may disageree with me, but I think you are in the clear since you resigned.

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Specializes in Peds, Oncology.

Since they gave you the option of staying on as a floor nurse, obviously they believe you are a competent RN. Therefore, I don't see the point in the BON involvement? You weren't fired and reported due to incompetency.

Bucky- I am also from IN and it does ask on your online renewal if you have been terminated, disciplined, demoted or reprimanded. https://secure.in.gov/pla/3723.htm

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Yea, I gave a positive response when I renewed figuring honesty is the best policy! I was promoted from the ADON to the DON position and after our annual survey (before the 2567 came through, even) I was called into the office with the DVP and told I was not "progressing as they had hoped" and was told I was demoted from DON immediately. They offered me a floor position in another campus. I was given time to think about it. I told them later that week I was not interested and they offered me $2000 in severance. I was able to resign, technically but I was demoted first. Then when I renewed I answered honestly and then I got a letter to appear before the BON. I feel I was just a scape goat and I probably just dodged a bullet by getting out of there. But I have no idea what the BON may ask me.

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