sleepwalker

sleepwalker MSN, NP

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  1. How do I know if reported to BON or DOH

    sleepwalker replied to JewelBijou's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What you said..."I failed the drug test because I did smoke pot on vacation in Mexico (where it is not illegal) at a friends wedding the week before." What the Board hears is lack of...

  2. Why is my job search a failure?

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

    You graduated from an unaccredited program in 1993 (30 years ago). You didn't mention if you've been utilizing your ADN degree since then. If you haven't then there's your answer. At a minimum, you'll...

  3. Questions about APRN practice in NC

    sleepwalker replied to CeciF's topic in Advanced Practice

    Don't work in NC but I have family there and I wouldn't consider working in that state just because it's a restricted practice state. Not interested in being micromanaged and having to have an...

  4. Night shift & mental health

    sleepwalker replied to Dtylee18's topic in General Nursing

    Seven years on the same medication regimen with no issues. The only change you note is night shift which now results in medication changes, mental health changes, etc. Change back to day shift...

  5. Anyone else forced to get naked for supervised drug test?

    sleepwalker replied to Mik Tea's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Depends on the device and/or method they're trying to

  6. Anyone else forced to get naked for supervised drug test?

    sleepwalker replied to Mik Tea's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What you had was an "observed" collection. If someone is standing outside the door it's a "monitored collection". You sound like you're purposefully exaggerating being "naked" as you noted you had to...

  7. Being Asked to Give References for Someone You Don't Respect

    sleepwalker replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I would say something along the lines of "I don't provide reference letters anymore due to them being altered and re-used without my permission" but do say something like " you can use my name and...

  8. Can I get a non-patient care job as a new RN, ASN?

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

    possibly...if they're

  9. I am a Psych nurse

    sleepwalker replied to Guest1201992's topic in General Nursing

    This doesn't sound like it will go well for any of the parties involved (I.e. you, your employer, other staff members). I would recommend securing another position in another facility as soon as...

  10. Canadian LPN having license issues due to clinicals

    sleepwalker replied to Sean1991's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm no expert on individual State BON's but I can tell you that the courses/clinicals you're missing are part of a standardized curriculum in the U.S. My 2 cents...I highly doubt your diploma...

  11. Challenge NCLEX

    sleepwalker replied to guest1211132's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So you didn't finish the required coursework but you want the DON to sign a form saying you did? I'm gonna go with that's NOT going to happen. Your best bet is to complete the program if...

  12. Nurse Accused of Gossiping

    sleepwalker replied to abu123's topic in General Nursing

    This

  13. Hair Test at Evaluation

    sleepwalker replied to KoreyB's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Don't know what dictionary you're using but you definitely need a better one...cause this isn't

  14. Michigan Hospital Offering Housing or $10,000 Bonus

    sleepwalker replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds good but they wouldn't be offering it unless there is a real underlying issue Sad to be so "untrusting" but Healthcare systems don't do anything that doesn't benefit them...

  15. What Is Wrong with These Students?

    sleepwalker replied to PamtheNurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Exactly. The reason they're in this "predicament" is lack of motivation, dedication, or whatever euphemism you wish to use to describe a less than stellar work/school ethic. Their problems are not my...

  16. Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

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

    Everyone that has earned a Doctorate level degree is allowed to use the term "Doctor". If medical doctor's have a problem with the the term they should identify themselves as physicians...since...

  17. Mercy University ABSN Fall 2023

    sleepwalker replied to treasures1's topic in School, College Programs

    Total cost of the program is $59,335 (a lot!). What do you owe on your previous degree(s)? How are you planning on paying living expenses (rent, food, etc) while in the program. As a side...

  18. EMR Passwords

    sleepwalker replied to Advocatenursemama's topic in General Nursing

    use a password generator to generate a very difficult password and use it to change your

  19. How to get controlled substance II specialty on NP Furnishing License

    sleepwalker replied to Loresel's topic in Advanced Practice

    I would recommend that you contact the school and see if they can be of

  20. $100 Million Fake Nursing Diplomas Scheme: Twice as Many Florida Schools Now Under Investigation

    sleepwalker replied to Praveen's topic in Nursing News

    What are the names of the seven programs? Is there a link to this

  21. New Nurse Educator Woes

    sleepwalker replied to Juanito's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I taught at the CC level for 5 years. Loved the job...at first. It was a constant turnover of staff, continual increase of workload and micromanaging, whining/complaining of students and parents,...

  22. NPs, Please share the reasons you left your old job/specialty?

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

    What is your

  23. Job asked about personal malpractice insurance.

    sleepwalker replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly.

  24. Drug diversion

    sleepwalker replied to divalady's topic in General Nursing

    You're not going to find the answers/information you're looking for in this post. As others have said you need to contact a

  25. CastleBranch background check misdemeanor

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

    It was "assumed" because you failed to disclose that information in your original post. You received a valid response based on the information you