where does the money go??????

HONEYBEAR · May 16, 2005

This is a really good ?, anyone out there know the answer? B/C I sure do not :rolleyes:

rjflyn, ASN, RN · May 16, 2005

I guess it depends on the state. Some states it probably goes the same place your tax money goes- the general fund. Some states it goes to run the board of nursing and its enforcement functions. I guess to really know one would have to ask. Since it is going to the government so to speak im pretty sure its subject to the Freedom of Information Act. So if you really wanted to know all you would have to do is make the appropriate request.

Rj:rolleyes:

madwife2002, BSN, RN · May 16, 2005

Hey good job you dont live in UK it costs $360 every 3 years, and I havent a clue where that goes :rolleyes:

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · May 16, 2005

Same place all the other money goes. The general fund and they do whatever they want with it?? :uhoh3:

roxannekkb · May 16, 2005

That's why state BRNs have been so resistant to having one license for the US. It is totally idiotic to have separate state licenses, since the licensing exam is the same nationwide. Some states have joined in a coalition, where the license is recognized. But the bulk of the money goes to self-perpetuate the local BRN. If we had a computerized database, and a nationwide license, then we would be better able to weed out professionals who have lost a license in one state but were now practiicing in another (same for doctors). All we would need would be a small local office to take care of infractions, CEUs, etc.

And I would say, have the license good for at least five years. Paying every year or two does nothing to "protect the consumer." The BRNs don't even know if the nurse is dead or alive, as long as the money is sent to them! The system as it now exists is appalling, just a money sucking scheme to support bloated state bureaucracies.

bobnurse · May 16, 2005

It goes to fund the alien research at area 51. This is classified information though.

AKAKatydid · May 17, 2005

my guess is the lobbyists use it to make the politicians fat. :chuckle

cardiacnurse · May 17, 2005

It goes to fund the alien research at area 51. This is classified information though.

i knew it

jnette, ASN, EMT-I · May 17, 2005

It goes to fund the alien research at area 51. This is classified information though.

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Good one !

But I agree with roxannekkb .. it really is disconcerting.

Let's see what we can find out, whaddaya say?

germain · May 17, 2005

It goes to pay the people who process the check, mail out the flyers, and print up the adorable wallet licenses.

earthlovers123 · May 17, 2005

If I were a person with authority . I would use 30 millions dollors a year to make a big foundation for nurses . Which will promote education , scholorship and fellowship for nurses . The money should be used for betterment of nurses