Published Nov 10, 2023
blackberry, BSN, RN
34 Posts
I live in a non-compact state. I want to apply for a license by endorsement in WI. As I'm searching for work, some positions want you to be licensed in WI.
My dilemma:
I took a med-surge position at a hospital and was fired 10 months later. They wrote up all sorts of situations to make me look like a reckless, unsafe nurse.
It talked about a patient's bizarre complaint, one mistake (which others have made at that hospital), OT ( which did I cut down in half) and several other things. I will be writing more about what happened in another thread. But, the bottom line is that I uncovered many things that nurses were doing incorrectly or not doing at all. Even docs were messing up.
I was investigated by the BON and found an awesome nurse (ICU experience) attorney to help me write a response. She heard my side and said, "she really had it out for you."
The BON DISMISSED my case. My license is clean, no dings.
Also, I don't have any criminal records.
QUESTIONs:
When you apply by endorsement, BON site asks if you were fired and lets you submit documentation.
1. If I submit all the documentation - the complaint, my response and the BON's letter dismissing my case, could WI BON possibly make that public in the Nursys website IF they grant me a license with restrictions or deny me a license?
I chose to take over a year off from the work force after being fired to enjoy life. I haven't worked since being fired and I'm job hunting.
2. Or, before applying for a WI license, would it be better to get a job, show evidence that I've been working safely for a year and then apply when I'm ready to look for other work that may require me to get a WI license?