iisonu

iisonu

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  1. Abnormal UA

    iisonu posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello Everyone, I need your advice ASAP!!! My last urine sample submitted returned "abnormal!" I called the BON immediately to find out whatthe details were, and they said that my urine was "not...

  2. Abnormal UA

    iisonu replied to iisonu's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Everyone, Thanks for your input regarding my dilemma. Since I've last posted, the BON has summoned me to have 2 separate blood draws, a hair test, and several random ua's all at different times....

  3. Abnormal UA

    iisonu replied to iisonu's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for your reply Jack! Since my last post, the board has ordered blood tests, more U/A's and a hair sample! Honestly, I have nothing to hide nor will they ever find anything, because there is...

  4. Still looking...

    iisonu posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    As I've stated in previous posts, I am an experienced RN with 20+ years of nursing in my heart:redbeathe! I came to a sudden impasse with the LSBN and was investigated, challenged and left for...

  5. Still looking...

    iisonu replied to iisonu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Sissiemama, Please check your

  6. Still looking...

    iisonu replied to iisonu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi iluvhrts, I am not in the RNP, however, my license has been restricted: random drug screens, having to work under the supervision of an RN, and completion of 20 legal/ethical CE's. I am sure it...

  7. Still looking...

    iisonu replied to iisonu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for the encouragement! Giving up is NOT an option! God

  8. Nursing Education: Where are the free ceu's?

    iisonu replied to iisonu's topic in General Nursing

    Great! Headed to the site now! Thanks

  9. Nursing Education: Where are the free ceu's?

    iisonu posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am searching for free ce's related to the topic "Legal/Ethical and Professional Issues For Nurses." Can anyone PLEASE point me in the right direction? Thanks in

  10. Nursing Education: Where are the free ceu's?

    iisonu replied to iisonu's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks chicookie! I'll check it

  11. Nursing Education: Where are the free ceu's?

    iisonu replied to iisonu's topic in General Nursing

    I frequent this site quite often, but there is a limited amount of Legal/Ethical nursing issues provided. I am speaking of articles required by the LSBN. They require us to submit 20 CEU related to...

  12. tpapn

    iisonu replied to davism's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Learninglessons12, Contrary to popular belief, the waterfall thing does not work for me! Nor does the running water, tears, watery mouth, thoughts of the ocean, rain, or olympic swimming pool! For...

  13. tpapn

    iisonu replied to davism's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I tried to hold myself once and almost had an accident! I actually went before they called my name, because I couldn't wait any longer. I ended up staying at the testing site for 2 hours, drank 3 cups...

  14. Interview tomorrow

    iisonu replied to learninglessons12's topic in Nurses Recovery

    the important thing is that you made it through your interview with confidence! i am proud that you were collected when the tone of the interview changed. that has happened to me countless times, but...

  15. So sorry for my daughter

    iisonu replied to Isabelle49's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Please be encouraged Isabelle. This is an unfortunate situation that has happened with your daughter, but she must move forward. Needless to say, the BON can be very challenging when it comes to care...

  16. tpapn

    iisonu replied to davism's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi, I'm in LA. Don't know too much about TPAPN, but all programs are just about the same. I have had a few abnormal test results due to overdiluted urine. My CM suggested that I test upon first void,...

  17. Interview tomorrow

    iisonu replied to learninglessons12's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Be encouraged my fellow nursemate! I understand that Davita is a recovery friendly place, and you should do well with your interview. As with anything that poses a challenge, take a deep breath,...

  18. 4 quick questions about starting with First Lab

    iisonu replied to backtowork's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello Backtowork, Like others have stated, after checking in, random testing usually starts right away! In LA, we test 7 days per week/365/yr! It's a good idea to check in as early as possible. If you...

  19. Nursing Education: Where are the free ceu's?

    iisonu replied to iisonu's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks

  20. Turned down due to nursing probation

    iisonu replied to determined_nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    How do we deter the thought process of these "said" individuals? If the ADA and other organizations can back indidviduals with circumstances such as ourselves, why haven't they done so? The comments,...

  21. Turned down due to nursing probation

    iisonu replied to determined_nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This situation is most unfortunate! I have been a nurse for over 15 years, and the pride and dignity that we have when we become nurses does not have to go out the window when our insufficiencies are...

  22. School Nurse with Consent Order?

    iisonu posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    greetings all, i just entered a la board consent order and have been devastated throughout the process! i tested (+) for thc on a pre-employment drug screen, and it has been downhill ever since! i...

  23. Med/Surg Tele Staffing Matrix

    iisonu replied to iisonu's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks tokmom. I truly understand your frustrations, because our nurses are in the same boat. Quality patient care is significantly being affected due to our shortages. However, I have to say, most of...

  24. Med/Surg Tele Staffing Matrix

    iisonu posted a topic in General Nursing

    We run a high acuity 42-bed med-surg/tele unit. HPPD has been decreased, and we need help establishing a good staffing matrix. Trying not to reinvent the wheel here! Thanks in

  25. Med/Surg Tele Staffing Matrix

    iisonu replied to iisonu's topic in General Nursing

    hours per patient