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  1. Tips for speculum exams??

    jnks posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Newer to this and want to do everything I can to

  2. Month/year only expiration dates

    jnks posted a topic in General Nursing

    2 nurses at my work are in disagreement on what day we dispose of a med that expires Jan/2022. One says it expires Jan 1st and we can only give it through Dec 31/2021. The other says it’s good to...

  3. Understaffed and feeling unsafe

    jnks posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I work for a big for profit company that contracts with county mental health services. So of course they skimp on worker/patient safety in the name of the almighty dollar. my job is in a...

  4. California Nurses

    jnks replied to Sanfranjflo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I wouldn’t contact the BRN, wait till they send you a letter. It doesn’t really work in your favor whether you contact them first or not. This buys you more time to figure things out, but do what...

  5. California Nurses

    jnks replied to Sanfranjflo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Something to think about… Diversion is a voluntary program for nurses with substance abuse or other mental illness. I have seen them turn people down who formally request enrollment in Diversion but...

  6. California Nurses

    jnks replied to Sanfranjflo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I’m in Cal on Diversion, 2 years in. It’s actually my second time in Diversion. I was in 2010-2014 and ended up relapsing after I completed. So I do have a good bit of experience with the program....

  7. Disclosure of being in an alternative to discipline program in an interview

    jnks replied to bella14b's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I’m in that kind of program in Cal. No board action or flags on my license but we still have to disclose to the people hiring because they will need to assist with setting up worksite monitor. As...

  8. Average nurse/patient ratio?

    jnks replied to annak92's topic in Psychiatric

    Also I’m Cal but at a PEC. 1:4

  9. Understaffed and feeling unsafe

    jnks replied to jnks's topic in Psychiatric

    I am in

  10. What's the best specialty for someone who hates small talk?

    jnks replied to climbeRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    That’s true, I guess “small talk” made me think of talking to strangers/pts not coworkers, but for someone really antisocial, I guess they may not want to talk to their coworkers

  11. Double the trouble

    jnks replied to n22885's topic in Nurses Recovery

    A lot of this actually makes some sense to me... holding onto the pills can prove she didn’t sell them... testing positive upon entering treatment is usually necessary if you want your health...

  12. Hair test

    jnks replied to Betterdaystocome's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My initial test with the program was a hair test (In which they don’t care if was a dirty result, they do it as a “baseline.”) I would strongly advise you don’t shave! I did only admit to...

  13. Who is a forensic nurse

    jnks replied to Veeeismee's topic in Forensic

    SANE nurses in Cal at least are mostly certified in adults and peds. In addition, At my hospital we also covered physical assaults and abuse, which isn’t always the case with many places. My typical...

  14. Vistaril

    jnks replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Obviously, surgery is an exception to the rule. It does really suck though. Just because we can’t take things routinely, even with a RX, doesn’t mean there aren’t exceptions, like surgery or an...

  15. Forensic nurses are often called to court..

    jnks replied to raindrop's topic in Forensic

    It’s rare that you have to testify. Sadly, the vast majority of these cases never see their day in

  16. MSN w/ forensic focus..is it worth it?

    jnks replied to owenshn's topic in Forensic

    Most jobs are all call. You get a little pay hourly and then if you have to come in for a case, you either get a set amount or a higher hourly

  17. Who is a forensic nurse

    jnks replied to Veeeismee's topic in Forensic

    I worked as a forensic nurse examiner. They trained me on the job and sent me to SANE training. I worked with adult and child sexual assaults, domestic violence, suspected child/elder abuse/neglect,...

  18. What's the best specialty for someone who hates small talk?

    jnks replied to climbeRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    OR circulating nurse. Easier to get in at an ASC than a

  19. Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    jnks replied to Nola009's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I hated every minute but did it for close to two years as a new grad. It opened a lot of doors for me so I’m glad I stuck it out for a little while. I have worked in GI, ASC’s, Forensics and...

  20. Digital watch recommendations?

    jnks replied to Guest1141053's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Definitely the Ironman. Glows in the dark, shows date & time and does military time.

  21. Dialysis Nurse Salary

    jnks replied to Ambitious Nurse P's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Outpatient dialysis pay is not good in southern California at least for those two companies. Also, instead of giving you a 12-hour rate like a hospital, they give you a “base hourly” with time and...

  22. Cobra/Unemployment?

    jnks replied to Scared2020's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes. I was fired for diverting narcs in California. I went on disability for a year (the max) and had Cobra for awhile. When my disability was up, I filed for unemployment. I did have to go through an...

  23. Vistaril

    jnks replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I had a RX for a Vistaril and My case manager told me I couldn’t take

  24. Tested Positive For THC Pre-Employment Drug Test

    jnks replied to Stainahb's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would not self report! At least in California it doesn’t really make any difference if you’re self referred or board referred. I would either ask HR or just cross my fingers. Since they told you...

  25. Possible Jobs for new grad with probation?

    jnks replied to brunettegirl212's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know a recent new grad on probation who got a job for an adult day care center. Also, I’m pretty sure DaVita would hire you. They hire new grads and diversion/probation nurses so maybe they’d go...