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That's what I'm afraid of. I could comply until we move. My attorney is discussing it with t the BON today. I definitely don't want to lose my license

Are there any nurses on probation with spouses in the military? I do have an attorney that has asked the BON before I sign a consent agreement. I would just feel better knowing what to expect. My fiancee is in the military and we will PCS overseas next year (with a small chance of staying stateside). I'm​ not concerned about taking drug screenings but I'm worried about not being able to comply. My attorney verified it that I wouldn't be able to test overseas. I also won't voluntary surrender my license. Does anyone know what happens in those situations? I'm just wanting some reassurance until we hear from the BON.

They've never addressed it to my knowledge but I just work prn so I'm not sure.

I agree and that facility they come the same way. I just dispensed by next available dose.

I appreciate all the responses. I wish this facility had a policy. I needed reassurance that I'm not the only one who gives meds this way. I really wish the other nurses would have just asked me first instead of reporting I didn't give them.

That's what I don't understand. This facility disposes of meds that were not given.

I have a question for nurses that work in LTC facilities. When dispensing meds from a punch card do you dispense by date or dispense in order until the card is empty? I've looked it up with no definite answer and the BON doesn't have guildlines for this specifically and my facility has no policy regarding this. I always punch from the next available pill. It is less wasteful and how I was taught. I began working PRN for a facility where nurses punch by the date. A nurse complained about this and suspected I wasn't giving meds and reported me to the BON. The facility had no guidelines for dispensing r/t the punch cards. No body was harmed and no patients complained. I'm just wondering if anyone knows the correct way.. I've never heard of dispensing by date because it would be costly and wasteful at times. Was I wrong for dispensing that way or another Is she? I'm opened to any opinions or advice.

In my state an MA is not certified and can give injections and meds but must work under the a doctor in a close setting such as a clinic

I completely agree. They shouldn't try to ban you from anything non nursing. My lawyer told me the BON initially didn't want me to work in the medical field at all. It took a strongly worded letter for them to not argue it. I think it's ridiculous that nursing boards are so strict. X-ray techs, physical therapist and the board of medicine are not nearly as strict. I got a DUI am going through this. One of my friends is an x-ray tech has 2 DUIs and has no issues with her license.

In some states they are certified. In Arkansas they are not. I would still have to inform my employer of the disciplinary action and they have to fill out quarterly reviews on my performance for me to comply with probation or a suspension followed by probation.

A surrender will put you on the exclusion list. No acceptions but you can apply to have it removed after 5 years. My attorney advised me about this. I know it narrows options but their are company's that don't accept either such as most urgent care clinics or cosmetic surgery centers.

Have you considered getting additional certifications such as case management? I know my BON has a list of certifications they recognize such as CCRN or ABMCN. It's not a college coorifice or anything but you have to pass an exam. I think it would be beneficial in padding a resume.

I'm a nurse in Arkansas that was notified by license was under investigation over a year ago due to legal problems with alcohol. I was broke but managed to find an attorney in Little Rock that let me make payments. I know it's hard to especially when dealing with other legal issues but it was the best thing I did. My license still hasn't been disciplined but I know it will. The best thing hiring an attorney got me was time. I had left several nursing jobs but found one at a clinic. I got my limited scope x-ray license with on the job training, learned to do front desk work and became a great employee. In Arkansas an MA does not require a certification if they have on the job training and I can still take x-rays. I know clinic work pays less but I know I won't be jobless if my license is suspended for a few months. I can actually work as an MA legally. I really recommend nurses that feel their license could be disciplined to go to work at a clinic. If the clinic hires medical assistants and you're doing a great job they will likely keep you. You can't identify yourself as a nurse but it keeps you in the field and still gives you experience. Working at a clinic has also turned out to be the nursing job I've liked the most. I have no intention of leaving.