SineQuaNon MSN, RN, NP

I have to agree with the previous post, it sounds as if it sucks, but once you get into it, you just do what has to be done. In Cali I have to go to an NA or AA meeting EVERY DAY, RN support group once a week, intensive outpatient treatment for 9 wee...

I'm curious what the OP's decision was. I would recommend staying away from the BON. But please, please, please take a leave of absence attend an intensive outpatient or inpatient drug treatment program (often insurance will cover this), go to 30 N...

I don't know the answer but if you look at it statistically, 10% of healthcare practitioners in any given profession at any given time have some form of substance abuse issue. Of this 10% only 10% is likely to be in any kind of diversion program (I'm...

I don't really understand the idea the that first responder training is all that. As the previous poster said, first aid is a 4-8 hour class. Anyone with basic common sense could figure it out. TNCC cert is only a two day course, most of which is als...

I would stop, and have, on numerous occasions. True there isn't much I can do without my hospital supplies, but often the most important thing is just to tell someone NOT TO MOVE. Even after pretty bad accidents with open fractures and lots of blood,...

I didn't get the feeling that the OP was putting down long term care or dialysis nursing. Different strokes for different folks right? While I expect that when I'm allowed to work again it will be in dialysis or LTC, it wouldn't be my first choice. D...

It will also depend on what you were sanctioned for. And if you can show/prove that you've taken steps to rectify this behavior/keep it from reoccurring. You will want to establish a record of some kind proving this. If it was a DUI, then AA meeting ...

I'm one of those chronically late nurses. I don't know what it is but I'm always 3-10 minutes late. I set my alarm clock early, I'll even get up early but by the time I get out the door I'm barely holding it together. Oddly enough I have great time m...

Hello, I'm in the California Diversion Program. Just started, 3 years to go. At the end I will be allowed to keep my license with no restrictions and no notes. I will be able to deny ever having been in the program if I want. I just have to make it t...