AlexSN

Hi everyone, I don't know about others, but to me the unit environment affects me a lot on how well I perform my job. How do you find information about the unit before you apply for a position? I want to know about the patient population, acuity, nurse-patient ratio and unit culture. When I see posting or when I Google about the unit, the most I get is something like "general medicine unit" which does not tell me much about what to expect. Where do you get your information? Any tips would be greatly appreciated ? Stay safe and happy holidays!

Hi everyone, I have ADD, depression and anxiety, all of which are well managed and my doctor is confident that I can perform the duties of a nurse without any problem. My understanding is that I have to disclose my conditions to the BCCNM (BON for BC, Canada) when I apply for registration. I feel like I could be opening a can of worms, but I still think it would be better to disclose than for them to find out later (and lose my license). The not knowing is killing me, though. Would there be consequences I have to deal with, if not soon, years down the road? Does anyone know what can go wrong after disclosure of mental health issues to BON? I will not disclose my mental health issues to my employer, but is there a way for them to find out from my registration? If you have any experiences, witnessed/ heard any stories, or have any idea on possible consequences of disclosure, please share. If anyone else is in my shoes, please share your story too. It is terrifying to be alone in this. Thanks in advance.