sleepwalker

sleepwalker MSN, NP

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  1. Need advice - is this malingering?

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

    This individual sounds capable of understanding consequences. I would recommend a discussion with him and his parents (if authorized) regarding the future ramifications of being labeled "permanently...

  2. should I return to a job that I left 2 years ago?

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

    What's changed at the previous position? If you can't answer that with a whole lot of positive/beneficial changes then you're going to leave a known situation to go to an unknown situation that...

  3. Would a bipolar diagnosis and past substance abuse cost me my license?

    sleepwalker replied to Purpledino88's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    This is the rest of that statement and it would apply to your

  4. Mentoring a struggling nurse

    sleepwalker replied to arich472's topic in General Nursing

    Something else to look into would be whether or not she graduated from an accredited program...seems to be a lot of issues related to that topic

  5. Worried losing her license

    sleepwalker replied to Guest1239342's topic in General Nursing

    this is a good point. I completely forgot about the blister pack (I.e. multiple tablets/units) and was only thinking of a single

  6. Appeal process for denied LVN license

    sleepwalker replied to Maria Jaramillo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    sounds like you have the situation well

  7. I'm 60 yrs old. Is it too late for me to become a RN?

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

    I consider the physical aspects and your financial situation as the two major factors/considerations. Otherwise....my question is "how old will you be if you don't become an

  8. Worried losing her license

    sleepwalker replied to Guest1239342's topic in General Nursing

    Why? It's not a controlled substance. She made a mistake, admitted it, and rectified the problem. IMHO, the BON will eventually get around to investigating and essentially determine it's not worth...

  9. Can NPs working in a speciality be a 103NP?

    sleepwalker replied to Shadow7767's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    California...'nuff

  10. Offered High School Nurse Position

    sleepwalker replied to Oceanblue2u's topic in School

    exactly what I was

  11. NP Case Load (Staffing Ratio)

    sleepwalker replied to FL_NP's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    it depends...on the setting (inpatient, outpatient, clinic, offsite vs onsite,

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

    sleepwalker replied to Mik Tea's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Attached is the DOT procedure. I'm sure they would love to hear your recommendations and concerns regarding the procedure. ODAPC...

  13. CRNA - insights and/or experiences

    sleepwalker replied to CardiacNursing's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ton of information available via the "search"

  14. How can I balance nursing school and working full-time?

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

    This...

  15. 58 yrs old with inactive license x 11 yrs, no computer skills, ADN, needs work

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

    Just to clarify...you haven't worked as an RN in 11 years or you haven't worked at all in 11 years? If you haven't worked as an RN...what have you been doing? If you haven't worked at...

  16. Nurse from Kenya failed NCLEX times 2 in Texas, wants to test in Arizona

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

    It says she did her "NCLEX RN twice" in her original posting. You are correct that you can take it 8 times in Texas...thus my

  17. Nurse from Kenya failed NCLEX times 2 in Texas, wants to test in Arizona

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

    Just curious why you wouldn't take the NCLEX again in Texas if you already have everything in place? Sounds like a big hassle to go through this process again for Arizona... Study the NCLEX...

  18. Is my supervisor trying to set me up?

    sleepwalker replied to Revolutionaryroad's topic in General Nursing

    "Is my supervisor trying to set me up?" Not trying...you have been set up to suffer the consequences and be made an example of should something go wrong, get questioned, or blame needs to be...

  19. Renewing an 11 year expired LPN license - I never practiced - need to build a resume with 11 year gap ... Is it possible? 

    sleepwalker replied to brandegee637's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd recommend starting with an LPN refresher course and plan from

  20. I give 2,640 meds to 35-40 residents by noon

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

    Exactly

  21. RN with Epilepsy denied accommodations

    sleepwalker replied to AMS14's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I was wondering the same thing. Why would you need an accommodation for this diagnosis? This is an on-call requirement...certainly nothing that would result in sleep deprivation or a significant...

  22. VA Primary care residency

    sleepwalker replied to UCFMurse's topic in Advanced Practice

    Search the forum. There is a lot of information on it about the VA residency program. I think you'll be surprised at what you

  23. The person I referred at my work turned out the one with bad work ethics

    sleepwalker replied to Toodeep's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree. I'd even toss out a comment saying a decision to fire her or take corrective measures would not be taken personally just to quell any management concerns about repercussions to your...

  24. Discharged from first nursing job what next?

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

    Just be honest with why you were let go and have a prepared response on what you learned from the experience and what you've done to ensure it won't happen again. Just don't try and place the...

  25. OSBN investigation after suddenly fired after MAT leave

    sleepwalker replied to letterstojuliet's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Lawyer