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Get a nurse atty to review your case and represent you. I know that most nurses qualify to get their license even if under special stipulations on how and where they can work, forensic psych exams, drug testing etc but, they do get it done. This is u...

FYI: If you guys are dealing with nursing boards any old lawyer will not do. Look for a Nurse Atty that is familiar with dealing with your specific BON. You can call your state chapter of ANA for recommendations of accredited Nurse JDs.

I think that a review of textbook knowledge or advanced CEs and updates to certifications or sufficient for nurses with a short time out (less than 2 years). But, in this job market anything more than that and it is almost impossible to get someone t...

Texas allows you to do the didactic portion of the Refresher Program to assist nurses like yourself in preparing for NCLEX. Once, you pass the NCLEX you can then do the clinical portion. We offer the class in Stafford, a suburb of Houston. You can al...

I am sorry you are frustrated. It is a hard pill to swallow that the facilities don't want you as is although, it would just take a bit longer orientation to get most refreshers up to speed. It is like the issue with most nurses being forced to go ba...

Each program has their own criteria. Some only take in-active nurses that have been out 4-10 years. Others will take any previously licensed nurses. Some only do LVN/LPN others take RNs only. Best to call like honey said but, if that one doesnt fit y...

There is a PHES Nurse Refresher class in June in Plano with clinical options in Dallas, Plano, Lewisville, and McKinney. Google PHES Nurse Refresher for more info or call toll free 877-313-7437.

Hey you guys, the smooth jazz cruise was great!!! Pics attached, more to come. I ate too much, slept too little, had oodles of fun dancing to Boney James, Jonathan Butler, Candy Dulfur, Marcus Miller, George Duke, Brian McKnight, Norman Brown, and ma...

Well after no time off since Surgery 18 months ago, I am finally going on vacation. The entire office will be closed for Winter Break 1/22-1/31/11. We have never all taken off since we started 9 years ago. It has been a long road organizing a succes...

Dear Ilmbg, There are not many programs around anymore. We run on a very tight budget to be able to continue to provide this service. Most comanies have gone out of business. There is just not enough demand for the time and cost that go into this typ...

Okay you guys, I know nurses are human and can have issues just like everyone else but, this is the issue: how do you address this with the individual? Even though the BON standards of practice say you must report. I feel a bit inadequate in the bord...

Canesdukegirl, I see myself in your comments. First, kudos on being efficient and not a slacker. Secondly, hard to change self much less anyone else although, Peitite had some good tips. Third, I think you have the qualities of a good nursing instruc...

Many years ago saw a nurse manager give CPR to a patient that had fainted. Never did ABCs. Later, fired for no patient care skills.

I agree with several of the posters regarding certified letter, keep a copy, no need to put on resume or application but, be willing to discuss in interview process. Most Boards of Nursing's have abandonment policies. Review that for your state and i...

Small mistake, make sure and discuss with nurse manager. Also, look at policy. Some places you have to do incident report for misorder labs but, most do not. The only way you never make a mistake is don't go to work. Ensure that you take your breaks ...

NCSBN offers an online one that is recognized by all the BONs. Go to www.ncsbn.org

I am a member of Sigma Theta Tau but, can tell you it is almost impossible to find hospital clinicals on your own. That is the reason for the price difference. The other programs have to meet the hospital's JCAHO and other legal requirements like to ...

I would suggest you join at least 2 organizations. 1 being general for nursing advocacy like Texas Nurses Association chapter, or other for wherever you moved, of ANA. Secondly, your area of practice association. I am not sure what you mean by clinic...

Texas Nursing Bulletin for Oct. 2010 just came out with new requirement for all of your 20 hours of required CE per 2 year period are required to be in your area of practice or you must have certification in your area of practice. No more frivolous f...

It is discouraging not to hear anything at all as well as not to get in where you want to go but, if it does not work out here are some suggestions: 1. Try going further outbound (rural facilities are hurting for RNs (yes even the ADNs). 2. Try a LT...

Not a difference between Refresher, Re-Entry, or Re-activation. Same thing. The Texas BON calls it a Refresher but individual facilities name it various ways. In Texas, you have specific course requirements and minimum clinical requirements. You can ...

Texas passed a new rule that allows foreign nurse graduates and nurses that have failed NCLEX PN or RN to take a Refresher Program that includes clinicals. I think this is a great step in the right direction as you get to not only review didactic Phy...

Texas BON now allows potential nurses like yourself to take Nurse Refresher Courses including clinical. Google Texas Nurse Refresher Program and should come up with several. Make sure they include clinical and you dont have to do your own (almost imp...

Try ccmc. I believe it is a .org site. Also, maybe look for the various nursing case manager associations and when they are having conferences or seminars most conferences like this take non-members as it brings in money. Also, career wise many home ...

Hi pip123, Welcome back to nursing. First check with your state BON for rules and accredited programs. Then, look at The support systems in place and clinical options. I would NOT choose a program without clinicals. The other thing I wanted to men...