SilentfadesRPA

SilentfadesRPA

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  1. Hearing with the SBON

    SilentfadesRPA replied to nurse_wannab's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Make sure it is an attorney with experience in appearing before the board - an excellant resource is the American Association of Nurse Attorneys http://www.taana.org/Public/home_page2.asp The board...

  2. There is HOPE!

    SilentfadesRPA replied to Will I Am's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Realize you posted this in March - how are things going ? So glad you were able to get this position.

  3. Denied to take NCLEX, should I take an attorney to my hearing???

    SilentfadesRPA replied to nurse_wannab's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Yes without a doubt bring an experienced attorney that has a history of representing persons before the board. Remember the board is not your friend you need your own advocate- its your life. Marc...

  4. BON Appearance

    SilentfadesRPA replied to waldo_1984's topic in Nurses Recovery

    mazel tov !!!! best wishes one day at at time marc

  5. What do you consider to be nursing's biggest setback?

    SilentfadesRPA replied to almost30's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The tolerance of lateral violence and the lack of recognition of the power the profession has to dictate safe patient care.

  6. A patient's experience with RUDE nursing staff.. Should this be reported?

    SilentfadesRPA replied to digoe74's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No phone call - a typed letter with a return receipt to the Administrator, the DON, and a carbon copy to the insurance carrier. This is more effective and is more likely to yield an investigation. I...

  7. dui: diversion program or take chance with nursing board

    SilentfadesRPA replied to Othelady's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    GET LEGAL REPRESENTATION WITH AN ATTORNEY WHO SPECIALIZES IN APPEARING BEFORE THE BON- THEY ARE NOT YOUR FRIEND. HERE IS A REFERRAL SERVICE -http://www.taana.org/Public/referral.asp AND...

  8. Definitely made mistake, now paying for it...

    SilentfadesRPA replied to 1996RN's topic in General Nursing

    With my deepest conveyance you are in my thoughts - please feel free to private message me if you would like or need to talk. I know pain and what the depths of professional misplacement can do to...

  9. Do you interrupt report to give pain meds?

    SilentfadesRPA replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    "But...again with the PAIN issue, I just don't think a patient should have to wait 10, 15, 20 minutes longer just because we're in report...not fair to them. What do you think? " I totally agree with...

  10. Feeling bad, like I "ratted out" a nurse

    SilentfadesRPA replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    "It is not my job to interrogate my coworkers on what medications or how much sleep they are getting." You sure come across as quite sincere and without malicious intent. Allow me to share with you...

  11. I think I made a mistake

    SilentfadesRPA replied to reddellrn's topic in General Nursing

    They have you doing charge on orientation? Pick up that phone .... Marc

  12. Now what?

    SilentfadesRPA replied to NamasteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Protect yourself and consider legal counsel. All of the best to you in this horrible situation.

  13. It all comes back tenfold...

    SilentfadesRPA replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Very touching - thanks for the uplift.

  14. Very Excited

    SilentfadesRPA replied to nossawja's topic in General Nursing

    GOOD FOR YOU - ONE STEP AT A TIME. CONGRATULATIONS ! Marc

  15. how to handle this????

    SilentfadesRPA replied to wiley6coyote's topic in General Nursing

    I am not trying to sound offensive but for you to remain silent then you are equally culpable to this lateral violence. How can you not share this ? You know in your gut what is the moral ethical...

  16. can they say I was terminated?

    SilentfadesRPA replied to NamasteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    i was just trying to be helpful. would also like to comment that i am not perfect. go easy and gently on yourself. as a wise old mensch once said to me - "we all make mistakes - we are all human...

  17. can they say I was terminated?

    SilentfadesRPA replied to NamasteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    this is incorrect information. each individual institution has various policies on who gives information or what can be said. the bottom line is that the information given must be "accurate, truthful...

  18. No boundaries with staff

    SilentfadesRPA replied to shouldabeenabarista's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I so feel for you - I had this happen to me when I took a job and realized that there was no way out except one - RESIGN You say it all when you wrote #4I have no support from upper management to...

  19. What kind of pt am I?

    SilentfadesRPA replied to jfpruitt's topic in Emergency

    Have thought of carrying a letter with you from both your primary care and endocrinologist with your relevant medical history and need for relief of the pain you have ? It may help put off any...

  20. You're On Stage

    SilentfadesRPA replied to Blindsided's topic in General Nursing

    The last five words of your post says it all. When will our profession learn ?

  21. The Worst Its Ever Been

    SilentfadesRPA replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    In California where they have UNIONS they do not have such staffing

  22. Ever seen a Vampire or Werewolf in your ER ?

    SilentfadesRPA posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was reading a professional journal trying to update my CEUs and I came across this fascinating and thankfully bizarre syndrome named "PORPHYUIA". I have never seen this nor even heard of this tragic...

  23. Ever seen a Vampire or Werewolf in your ER ?

    SilentfadesRPA replied to SilentfadesRPA's topic in General Nursing

    "I had a homecare pt who's urine turned purple also and we were never able to trace it to any external source . . ..hmmmmm. " If I may suggest here are 4 possible reasons : 1) acute intermittent...

  24. 5 mo pregnant and still looking for a job

    SilentfadesRPA replied to RI Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    "even apply to volunteer in clinics around my area and I am still waiting." I know where I am hospice is desperate for volunteers. Perhaps this could help keep your skills current, give some reference...

  25. Ever seen a Vampire or Werewolf in your ER ?

    SilentfadesRPA replied to SilentfadesRPA's topic in General Nursing

    "I know you meant no harm, but your LOL at the end of your posting saddens me." I have always appreciated and respected the humanity in your postings here on this board. I thank you for pointing out...