beachbabe86

I had never heard the term until a Board attorney brought it up in a case review. Not saying I agree with it.

It is not unique to nursing in the state of Tennessee. I have no other opinions.

Yes, licenses are revoked for many reasons. Not certain why you would think that's what I said. What I am saying is that when I worked in Tennessee, some nurses were able to receive their ability to practice nursing again after revocation.

I am responding to the comment about the Board not doing their job. How it works in Tennessee, is a Board investigator gets the case. Then a team of nurses and attorneys looks at the findings and then refers the cases to what is called a screening panel. Then a decision is made to forward the case to the entire Board for a hearing. I don't know specifics about this case, as I had moved to another state. That is the way it used to be. Don't minimize the political power of Vanderbilt. It is the largest employer in Metro Nashville and they will do anything to protect their image. As I have previously stated, there is a property right to a professional license. Good, bad, or indifferent that is the law.

good move!

that is totally unreal Me too! LOL

You are teaching them well! They will remember and thank you some day. Funnily enough, I check my own personal medications twice before I take them and even what I am giving my dog.

If I had a nickel for every nurse who told me in interview about how they didn't follow policy, didn't know policy, didn't care about policy, or "I just do it my own way", I would have a pile of coins. Sometimes, I would wonder what were they thinking or were they thinking at all. Honestly, I would love to see state or federal mandated longer orientation programs for nurses or refresher courses for nurses where they REALLY had to show comprehension of patient care.

This is true. Patient abuse and deaths where nurses are involved are investigated in the state of Tennessee by the TBI , and BON investigators. The DOH investigates the nurse and facility actions.

I wondered the same thing. I have been on the investigative side of very similar cases at Vandy.

Go ahead with your life and plans to seek employment.

Please elaborate on what insurance covers SNFs.

It was the day after Christmas, anything is possible. Hangover, drug use...however, as unpopular as this will be, anyone who holds a license in the state of Tennessee has a property right to their license will be able to reinstate it. We shall see.

This info will hit hot buttons. While I personally do not agree, a nurse in the state of Tennessee has a "property right" to their nursing license. I predict that she will be granted her license. We shall see.

The fact that your charge will show DWI dismissed will go a long way in your favor. The school will accept you. However, your concerns will be clinical site acceptance, ATT, and granting of licensure. I worked for the BON in another state. Just be upfront about everything and when you give your written statement, PLEASE be brief and to the point. Best of luck.

Because the OP mentioned TNPAP, I believe Tennessee could be the state.

Thank you for your very impressive service to our country.

The Chairperson of our BON was a CRNA and the head of a prestigious CRNA school and an absolutely lovely man. He sadly passed away far too soon.

Two things: I worked for the BON in my state and saw the worst of the worst being called before the Board. When I questioned them about the effect of drug diversion and massive instrument theft, there was no remorse. Secondly, I was in the military and saw some very questionable practices of anesthesia by CRNAs. I realize this is anecdotal and opinion only, however, it is my experience with CRNAs. I also realize these examples happen in every medical career field.

I have a BSN that would have not prepared me for anesthesia in the least. Fortunately, I was able to attain a position in the SICU as a new grad. My learning curve was steep, but I had great support. MDAs have a 4 year residency to prepare them for their careers. MY SIL is currently in a Fellowship to be an Intentsivist.

Did you know the basics of anesthesia skills at the start of your training? You may have picked up some tips if you were an OR nurse as I did, but that does not count.

Did you and other CRNA students know everything on your first day in a room alone? Doubt that.

My SIL was never "trained" by CRNAs . He knew how to perform the afore mentioned skills as a med student.

I don't think that much of this is correct. My SIL is an MDA and this was not the case in his residency.

In my opinion, " Jane Jones" off the street decides "it would be cool to be an NP and write scrips for my friends is a really bad idea. In my work for the BON ,we saw a lot of that and that is why is most cases I 'm not in favor of no prior experience as a nurse to NP. The OP has a much different situation.