BaseballNut

BaseballNut

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  1. Big House Jitters

    BaseballNut posted a topic in Correctional

    I just signed transfer paperwork to move from my outpatient psych med clinic job of 3 yrs to the states (Nevada) Dept. of Corrections. The new position is 12 hour day shift in the Mental health unit....

  2. Looking for the nudge out of the nest

    BaseballNut replied to RN2364's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I found the most receptive employers were ones where narcotic passing, and hence your narc restrictions, were not an issue; op med clinics, dialysis, corrections, etc. I was able to get a job pretty...

  3. Finished probation today!!!!

    BaseballNut replied to paidmydues's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations to you! I'm so looking forward to typing the same, 2 yrs and change to

  4. Will I ever get another job?

    BaseballNut replied to amaryllis135's topic in Nurses Recovery

    There IS hope, and rest assured we all have felt like you felt at first. It gets better, I promise. I've been working with the BON x 4.5 yrs and on monitoring >2.5 yrs. At first, totally...

  5. Nevada Nurse Monitoring

    BaseballNut replied to Omaapecm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    How is your case going? Did you meet with the board? I too am under monitoring with the

  6. 48 interviews...

    BaseballNut replied to skinnedknee's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was fired as an ER Nurse and found work in a mental health clinic where my narcotic restrictions weren't an issue. It was a big change but it has allowed me to start working off my contract. Best of...

  7. We Are Family

    BaseballNut replied to happyinmyheart's topic in Nurses Rock

    This site has been very helpful to me and I have received a lot of encouragement over the years from the other Nurses here. "We" only know what we do, "they" don't understand- peers helping peers,...

  8. BOO-YAH!

    BaseballNut replied to Beautiful Mind RN's topic in Nurses Rock

    Congratulations!!! Becoming an RN is a BIG DEAL and a lot of hard work, you should be VERY proud of

  9. Comment please!

    BaseballNut replied to smocky123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations on you decision to become a Nurse. Personally, I chose Nursing as a career as my mother was a Registered Nurse and Nursing and medicine were things we talked about a lot as a child, it...

  10. At this moment

    BaseballNut replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    We went from hopeless dope feigns to dopeless hope feigns! Life is good! So happy for

  11. IPN contract sign or not? part 2

    BaseballNut replied to 12gauge's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Got it!

  12. forgot First Lab call in. California Probation

    BaseballNut replied to onlytimeforme's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Please don't follow my example but since 2/2012 when I started the alternative program and daily check in requirements, I have missed check in's 12 x's. I cringe when I think about it! **** happens! I...

  13. Safe medications when being monitored...

    BaseballNut replied to willow14's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Do you check in for UDS with Affinity? If so they have a medication guide for meds you can and cannot

  14. IPN contract sign or not? part 2

    BaseballNut replied to 12gauge's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Someone please enlighten me. I read so many acronyms, what does IPN stand for?

  15. Needing some hope.

    BaseballNut replied to UnsavoryCharacter's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So happy for you that your journey is heading in a positive direction. It can be a long ardous task at times, and often the ride gets rough, just stay the course , pray to your higher power, be brave...

  16. Needing some hope.

    BaseballNut replied to UnsavoryCharacter's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I echo many of the above comments and will share my own story. I was an ego driven, hard working, hero complex having ER nurse who happened to also be a pot smoking, poly-substance abuser who...

  17. Husband starting IPN, needing advice

    BaseballNut replied to wifeofarn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am in the alternative program for chemically dependent nurses here in the state of Nevada. I was fired from my job for diversion of narcotics and self reported to the BON. When I did I was...

  18. Cultural conflicts between American born and Filipino nurses

    BaseballNut replied to numlinium's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    FYI, peoples of Hispanic decent including many Mexicans speak SPANISH, not "MEXICAN"! There is no such language as far as I

  19. Failed NCLEX-RN 1st Attempt

    BaseballNut replied to Profile1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You are in no way a failure! The NCLEX is a VERY hard test, even if english is your first language. You have nothing to be ashamed of, after all you did pass nursing school and we KNOW how hard that...

  20. How to Study "Hands on Care"

    BaseballNut replied to bcskittlez's topic in General Students

    I echo intuitions comment above, take the time to read about the procedures and then get into your skills lab and practice until your comfortable and confident. Good

  21. In need of guidance.

    BaseballNut replied to JMMagana18's topic in General Students

    Honestly i'm sure there are PLENTY of people trying to get into both ASN and BSN programs in CA. A more important question you must ask yourself is do you want to work for your ASN (shorter-2yrs) or...

  22. Are you working part time/full time and going to school at the same time?

    BaseballNut replied to Faeriewand's topic in LPN to RN

    I am just finishing my ASN-RN after 4 years , 2 yrs pre reqs and 2 yrs program, and I have been working part-time nights the whole time. I work 9p-7a fri/sat nights homecare plus an additional shift...

  23. multi-state licensure, how feasible?

    BaseballNut replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    I have the same question! I too live in Hawaii and am considering multi-state licensure once I pass NCLEX. When I moved to Hawaii with my LVN from CA, I just had to pay a fee to obtain H. licensure....

  24. Burning question-Maintaining Central lines

    BaseballNut posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am curious about the proper use of triple lumen central lines for various IV solutions. I was taught in school that there is a proper order to line usage; Proximal =blood draws, medial=TPN ONLY and...

  25. Burning question-Maintaining Central lines

    BaseballNut replied to BaseballNut's topic in General Nursing

    THank you all for your time and