sleepwalker

sleepwalker MSN, NP

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  1. Discharged from first nursing job what next?

    sleepwalker replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you've worked the requisite amount of hours to claim FMLA why wouldn't your claim be

  2. Amedisys in 2024

    sleepwalker replied to Peachpit's topic in Home Health

    😳...wow...just

  3. NCLEX w/o graduating

    sleepwalker replied to Crazy Person 999's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You need an authorization to test from your school which you can't get if you don't take or pass a curriculum required exit

  4. Nursing school two DUI's

    sleepwalker replied to TEd123's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    "they know now,,," "So I had to come clean..." Just a couple of examples from your posts that demonstrate a real problem with honesty and ethics. This type of juvenile behavior won't serve...

  5. Nursing school two DUI's

    sleepwalker replied to TEd123's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If you haven't done so already, you need to discuss this ASAP with your program

  6. Selected for urine test and used hand sanitizer

    sleepwalker replied to JuneBug13's topic in Nurses Recovery

    As a guy, I can testify that cracked and bleeding skin on your nads is no

  7. Amedisys in 2024

    sleepwalker replied to Peachpit's topic in Home Health

    Do tell...what did you find

  8. Being a nurse in Ohio with a medical marijuana card? HELP!!

    sleepwalker replied to Sunflower1700's topic in Nurses Recovery

    As others have said, check with the BON for their position. Also check with your employer or potential employer regarding their policy. Most employers have a zero-tolerance policy in place for...

  9. Question on boilerplate text in chart notee

    sleepwalker replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I could see the use of boiler plate language being available as an option that was to be specifically chosen to be included in the note if it was completed. Just to have a giant note with a ton...

  10. help! Australia nurse to Nevada, OB requirement

    sleepwalker replied to vivi123's topic in General Nursing

    Verify with the BON that this solution will satisfy their

  11. Call in sick over cut on hand?

    sleepwalker replied to eggtart's topic in General Nursing

    Keep the wounds clean and dry, take your antibiotic as prescribed, use your PPE, and wash/sanitize your hands as appropriate. Doesn't sound like a reason to call out to me

  12. Pushing IV Propofol as an RN under Surgeon who is Board Certified in Anesthesia

    sleepwalker replied to R1999's topic in General Nursing

    According to the prior posting from the Florida BON...only if the pt was mechanically ventilated and has a secured airway. Both of which I highly doubt given the dental setting. This is shady...

  13. Feeling defeated with NCLEX... I need serious help.

    sleepwalker replied to Hardcore Believers's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't take this the wrong way but it sounds like your problem is a combination of 2 main issues: 1. Poor studying habits throughout your training program 2. A less than rigorous program...

  14. Hardware removal post finger fracture

    sleepwalker replied to Sara Noble's topic in Orthopedic

    Came into where...what

  15. Audiometrics Baseline Revision Class?

    sleepwalker replied to SbRnpens's topic in Occupational Health

    You can take the CAOHC supervisory course but only an Audiologist or Physician can make a baseline revision. So you'd just be taking the course for informational purposes only. You can, and...

  16. Should I go to WGU or traditional nursing school?

    sleepwalker replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    WGU prelicensure program...just another way of loosening and lowering the standards in response to the "nursing crisis"

  17. Am I contractually obligated to get my BSN?

    sleepwalker replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Contact HR and find

  18. New England Institute of Tech FNP program

    sleepwalker replied to jlresend's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sounds like a fly-by-night program that thinks it's being slick by "disclosing" it may or may not be could enough for the State of RI and that it's definitely not acceptable to any other state My...

  19. What to do with an RN license without a nursing degree?

    sleepwalker replied to mmoffitt's topic in Nursing Career

    I found this from the CA Board of Registered Nursing once you said that: "LVN 30 Unit Option Designed as a career ladder for California Licensed Vocational Nurses wishing to become...

  20. What to do with an RN license without a nursing degree?

    sleepwalker replied to mmoffitt's topic in Nursing Career

    so...what degree in Nursing do you have that allowed you to obtain your RN

  21. Odd Work Letter Request by Patient

    sleepwalker replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Here's a potential twist on the request... Did the patient decide to stop taking the medication on their own or did you mutually decide to taper the patient off the medication or cease the...

  22. Should I go for First Assist?

    sleepwalker replied to dani9206's topic in General Specialties

    I don't understand why you're not working as an NP already for this practice? Just because they want you to be a First Assist...which you don't even have to be an NP to obtain? The practice...

  23. Are more letters after your name better or ridiculous?

    sleepwalker replied to deza's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Exactly. List the degrees and certifications that matter in a given setting/situation. Anything else is

  24. License Being Reported By Admin

    sleepwalker replied to Lina561's topic in General Nursing

    Right now sound like it's just a rumor. I would try and verify this actually happened to someone for the reason you stated. If you can't verify it I'd ignore it as nothing but rumor mill BS. If you...

  25. How do you write your credentials after graduating but waiting to take the boards?

    sleepwalker replied to night_owl_rn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    These are essentially the same thing. For the most part I just write "NP"...easier and the certification is understood since you have the credential. No need to write it out every