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    What states allow you to challenge the NCLEX-PN?

    chare replied to ErikaMarie's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm not sure that you are going to find anything that specifically states which courses you have to complete. As each program is formatted differently, it will vary where you would meet the...
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    Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

    chare replied to klone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For those that haven't read the text of the code as enacted: Georgia Code Title 43. Professions and Businesses §
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    Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

    chare replied to klone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The Health Care Practitioners Truth and Transparency Act is available for review. For those that haven't read it, the enjoined version contains the following regarding NPs and PAs using the...
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    Continuing education hours

    chare replied to Kaeayo's topic in General Nursing

    If I am unable to obtain them at work, my go to source has been CEUfast. It is $39 per year for unlimited CEUs, and if you time the subscription around your recert you can get CEUs for two licensing...
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    Reported to BON for diversion

    chare replied to mykids02's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If it were me, I would opt for an attorney with experience in handling cases before the BON. If you are unable to locate one locally, the American Association of Nurse Attorneys might be helpful....
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    Reported to BON for diversion

    chare replied to mykids02's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When you say you've "spoken to nurse lawyers" have you retained counsel? Or was this was an initial consult only? If it was the former, in my opinion you should retain counsel; after doing so, he or...
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    IM injection doubt..Please help.

    chare replied to Manjeet's topic in General Nursing

    Have you addressed this, as well the other issues you've posted with your unit's educator or preceptor? If not, you should as he or she would be best positioned to help you. Best
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    RSV vaccines--necessary?

    chare replied to MarkMyWords's topic in General Nursing

    Adults => 60 years and infants and young children <= 19 months may receive a single dose of RSV vaccine using shared clinical decision-making with their healthcare provider. Use of...
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    LPN endorsement in other states after challenging Florida LPN

    chare replied to Nursingstudent315's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think you'll find that a license obtained by challenging the NCLEX is going to be difficult to endorse, and most likely impossible with the vast majority of states that require completion of an...
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    Old or new email address

    chare replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would wait until I was hired as an NP, and use an assigned work email for professional communication. If one wasn't provided, I would create one, with a unique designator for that position (e.g....
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    Older Nurse no BSN needs advice

    chare replied to Jon C RN 2024's topic in General Nursing

    Both Duke and UNC Health Care still hire RNs with associate's degrees. The following was copied from job postings on the Duke ... ... and UNC nurse recruitment websites. When I left...
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    Florida to California Licensing Questions

    chare replied to Sarah127's topic in General Students

    No. You have to choose one state to have the results sent to. You can the apply for licensure by endorsement after you receive your initial license. Yes, as long as you maintain residency...
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    Controlled meds on field trips

    chare replied to Achevy's topic in School

    As I recall, the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy rules regarding dispensing, and what they consider dispensing. If you haven't done so, you might ask them for their interpretation of what you are...
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    Losing my sleep

    chare replied to Manjeet's topic in General Nursing

    If the patient received the entire dose of antibiotic, and all you did was not flush the IV prior to removal, the patient is unharmed and there is nothing else you need to
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    BD PYXIS ES

    chare replied to Kimmie1298's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience with Pyxis, if the medication was programmed to require a witness, it was not possible to complete the waste without one. If the waste was required by unit policy, rather than the...
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    NC to GA RN License Question

    chare replied to ashes321's topic in General Nursing

    If your NC license grants multi-state privileges, you can work in any other compact state, so long as you maintain NC as your primary state of residence. When you relocate to another compact state...
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    RN work as an LVN mil spouse

    chare replied to nsyncope's topic in General Nursing

    When you say "the company" are you saying that you did not find and apply to this position through the USAJOBS site? if you're not familiar with this site it's the federal government's consolidated...
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    Cancelled For A Shift

    chare replied to MochaRN424's topic in General Nursing

    If we were called off we could either use PTO or take it as unpaid time. If we call out, regardless of the reason, we are charged PTO for the entire
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    NJ license status: active - non renewable

    chare replied to Long standing nurse's topic in General Nursing

    You need to find your state assemblyman and senator; you should be able to do so here. After finding your representatives, if this site doesn't have their contact information, you can find it
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    NJ license status: active - non renewable

    chare replied to Long standing nurse's topic in General Nursing

    You need to contact your representatives to both the NJ state senate and assembly. Again, best
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    NJ license status: active - non renewable

    chare replied to Long standing nurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is how it worked under the original Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC); when you relocated to another NLC state you could work for 60 days on your previous state's license. The enhanced NLC (eNLC)...
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    Nursing License and OUI

    chare replied to Mich1106's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Considering the ramifications of the charge, these questions would be best directed to your attorney. Best
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    Extensive Orientation DON in Texas

    chare replied to Susan P's topic in General Nursing

    From Rule §217.5, Temporary License and Endorsement: The TX BON Education - Refresher Courses page contains an email address for their education consultant. Also, you might find the...
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    Going to work when you should of called out. What's your thoughts on this?

    chare replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in General Nursing

    At both my current and previous facilities callouts for COVID, flu, and norovirus would all be excused absences. If you haven't already done so you should review your facility's callout policy....
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    About RASS

    chare replied to Newest's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what the rational for documenting a RASS score for all patients is but both my current and last facility required this once a shift for all patients, regardless whether they were...