Neveranurseagain

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  1. How does BON handle + marijuana screens from nurses in states that have legalized it?

    Neveranurseagain replied to Neveranurseagain's topic in General Nursing

    You are right--this would never cover a nurse that is impaired at work. But it looks like it would prevent the BON from sanctioning nurses who test positive for marijuana on a random drug screen. I'm...

  2. How does BON handle + marijuana screens from nurses in states that have legalized it?

    Neveranurseagain replied to Neveranurseagain's topic in General Nursing

    it looks like the arizona bon may not be able to discipline nurses who test positive: here is the actual statute: "b. a registered qualifying patient or registered designated caregiver is not...

  3. How does BON handle + marijuana screens from nurses in states that have legalized it?

    Neveranurseagain replied to Neveranurseagain's topic in General Nursing

    From what I understand, Prop 203 in Arizona has a clause that states if you have a recommendation for medical marijuana that you can't be discriminated against for housing or employment. "Employers...

  4. BSN's only can get a PHN in CA

    Neveranurseagain replied to geocachingRN's topic in General Nursing

    read carefully the requirements for a phn. you do not have to have a bsn, you can have a bachelors in another field along with an adn rn with the phn classes. look under transcripts: c. submission of...

  5. Any nurses with issue of leg edema?

    Neveranurseagain replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    On my last trip to Mexico and bought Lasix 40mg and take 10-20mg every now and then. I have an RX for it here but it is cheaper

  6. RN thinking of going back to school for dental hygeine?

    Neveranurseagain replied to msrosebud28's topic in Nursing Career

    I looked into RDH but I'd have to retake A&P, microbiology and chemistry for the THIRD time. First time, for LPN school, and 2nd time for LPN to RN as it had been over five years. The RDH program...

  7. Orillia nurse found responsible in $10million suit

    Neveranurseagain replied to nic900's topic in Ob/Gyn

    According the the article, the nurse AND the hospital is responsible. This article has in depth details: $10M suit names SMH - The Orillia Packet & Times - Ontario,

  8. homemade inhaler spacer

    Neveranurseagain replied to schoolnurse1001's topic in School

    I have a student that uses the "tail" of the svn--the semi clear, blue ridged tube that is about 8 inches long off the right end of a nebulizer. Google Image Result for...

  9. Mucomyst

    Neveranurseagain replied to StephRN08's topic in General Nursing

    I laughed when I looked up Mucomyst on line! This is what it says: "With the administration of Mucomyst, the patient may observe initially a slight disagreeable odor that is soon not noticeable"...

  10. My job made me an independent contractor, what does this mean for me?

    Neveranurseagain replied to dehen13's topic in General Nursing

    If they have you as an independent contractor, you are now working without any workers compensation. So if you have a blood borne incident or hurt yourself on the job, you are on your own and will...

  11. My job made me an independent contractor, what does this mean for me?

    Neveranurseagain replied to dehen13's topic in General Nursing

    You first need to find out if legally you can be an independent contractor or if you are still considered an employee. Just because they want you to be an independent contractor does not mean it is...

  12. How to cope with stress overload??

    Neveranurseagain replied to LACA's topic in School

    Your friends and family need to have an "intervention" and flat out refuse to let you sign up for anything else, and as well as getting you to resign a few of your duties! Take time in life to stop...

  13. Changing students when they have urine/BM accidents?

    Neveranurseagain replied to missfixit's topic in School

    Reminds me of the time there was a woman who ODed on drugs while camping....when we arrived the cops somehow got her into her sleeping bag, zipped it up and then rolled duct taped around the sleeping...

  14. Weird Requests

    Neveranurseagain replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    I had a student sent to me today for a mouth guard....do they really think I have them next to the

  15. Lost My First Patient Today

    Neveranurseagain replied to cakegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I sure hope I don't sound harsh but your reaction may be because in the USA, too often we see death as failure, rather than the blessing it can be for someone who is terminal. We use such words as...

  16. can't help my emotional feelings

    Neveranurseagain replied to nursingishard's topic in General Students

    I'm confused!?! In one of your threads from a month ago you wrote "And, I don't like having babies." Duped nursing student - Nursing for

  17. Primary household earner?

    Neveranurseagain replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the primary breadwinner as I'm a widow with 2 teens. My kids do get Social Security Survivors Benefits but I still have to

  18. A break from nursing??

    Neveranurseagain replied to septvirgo03's topic in General Nursing

    You might look into camp nursing next summer. If you have kids they can usually come with you and participate in camp. Lots of outside time, fun environment and you can usually join in the activities....

  19. One bad egg...

    Neveranurseagain replied to OttawaRPN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like with her attitude, the student should fit right in when she becomes an RN! Why does every floor have to have one? I predict the student will be the one to eat her young

  20. Going home for cramps. Really?

    Neveranurseagain replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    You need to realize for many of these girls this a huge, new change with their body, and something they need time to get used to. Add to it the fluxuation of hormones, and just compounds the problem....

  21. Background check rejected

    Neveranurseagain replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Before you go for your old fashioned "roll type" prints, fill a glove's fingers with Corn Huskers Lotion and leave them on for about 30 mins. Wipe them off, then go in and get your prints. Corn...

  22. Nursing Shortage: when is it going to happen??

    Neveranurseagain replied to rnintwo's topic in General Nursing

    There has never been a shortage of nurses-just a shortage of nurses that are working as nurses. If you check with your state BON and see how many are licensed, you will realize there is a disparity...

  23. private duty nursing overseas surgical procedures

    Neveranurseagain replied to cdktRN's topic in Private Duty

    Something like this? Need HomeCare After Surgery Abroad? If you would be a caregiver, not a nurse, would you still need to register? I would understand that people may like to have an American RN...

  24. How many of you nurses do NOT have health insurance

    Neveranurseagain replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I paid out $64,000 over a 5 1/2 year period for health insurance premiums, copays and deductibles fro myself and two teens after my husband died. Then I went without insurance for a year, but just...

  25. And they say School nursing isn't stressful...

    Neveranurseagain replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    We start Aug 4th and are out May