SineQuaNon

SineQuaNon MSN, RN, NP

ED, Family Practice, Home Health

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  1. How I inform interested employers of my past.

    SineQuaNon posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi All! I thought I would share with you all my basic form response when I get an email or call of interest about a job I've applied for. So far it has worked really well for me and I'm actually...

  2. Possible Jobs for new grad with probation?

    SineQuaNon replied to brunettegirl212's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Long term care, home health are both areas where I was able to get employed with a felony record and active probation. I always used to joke that the thing I looked for most in an employer was...

  3. How I inform interested employers of my past.

    SineQuaNon replied to SineQuaNon's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm in New Mexico. And I was just offered a pediatric NP position at a clinic. I'm off probation and have been for a bit but I was still able to get a job while on it. Try LTC, home health. That's...

  4. Difficult doc

    SineQuaNon replied to missourinurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's time to fight fire with fire. A lot of these types of arrogant assholes simply will not respect you until you ramp the dialog up a notch. I recall a memorable conversation with a doc where I...

  5. Negligent Charge or Endure?

    SineQuaNon replied to ptadvocate5's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would be very clear with her. If she says she has to work on staffing while you have a patient with acute respiratory issues that you need help with, your response should be "I'm sorry but that...

  6. Any nurses had arthroscopic knee surgery?

    SineQuaNon replied to pensivern's topic in General Nursing

    I had surgery and they cleaned up my meniscus. It is just now beginning to feel better and it's been six months. And I don't know if the surgery had any effect or if it was just time that did it. If...

  7. New grad overwhelmed

    SineQuaNon replied to Soon2blpn84's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's going to be a madhouse for bit. Eventually you will get a system down and will find ways to maximize your time. In the beginning you will constantly forget things or just not organize...

  8. What happens if narcan doesn't work?

    SineQuaNon replied to FutureFNP99's topic in General Nursing

    Is it an opioid overdose? Could it be a benzo or something else that won't react to

  9. How I inform interested employers of my past.

    SineQuaNon replied to SineQuaNon's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Because I have a felony for prescription fraud, I feel it's best to get it out in the open as soon as possible so that I don't waste their time or mine. When they run the background check they will...

  10. ADN vs BSN Nurses' Competency

    SineQuaNon replied to StudentNurseMNUS's topic in General Nursing

    I said the same thing in a previous comment. People keep saying an ADN is a 2 year degree!?!?!? As if! Seriously the ONLY difference between an ADN and a BSN is a few theory courses. And I can tell...

  11. RN homecare service startup

    SineQuaNon replied to Kymmylala's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I actually want to provide service to DOL certified patients. Those who used to work in uranium mines or at Los Alamos and have radiation exposure. There is no billing through Medicare, just the...

  12. RN homecare service startup

    SineQuaNon replied to Kymmylala's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I realize you posted some time ago but I am also interested in starting my own Home Health business. I actually applied for my LLC last week. Also, FYI, NPs do not work under the license of an MD. We...

  13. As an LPN, I can't help but feel like I'm not a "real nurse"

    SineQuaNon replied to SlowlyButSurely's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think you should try to do an LPN to RN bridge. Not because I don't think LPNs are awesome, you are! My aunt was an LPN her entire career and I've had many LPNs guide and mentor me over the years....

  14. How I inform interested employers of my past.

    SineQuaNon replied to SineQuaNon's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Every time I still feel as if my heart jumps into my throat but I just take a big swallow and go ahead and do it anyway. I think there are more than we realize, both among nurses and the general...

  15. Any advice for a disabled nurse?

    SineQuaNon replied to BxRN718's topic in General Nursing

    I find that university associated hospitals are sometimes more accepting. That said, don't mention your disability until the in-person interview, if you feel you can perform the duties of your job...

  16. Nurse Practitioner Safer than bedside nursing?

    SineQuaNon replied to Future MSN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I've found being an NP to be much safer than being an RN. But then I was an ER RN and moved into family practice as an NP. Easier, safer, more respect and more money. No one has ever tried to throw a...

  17. Quitting HCA after 5 months

    SineQuaNon replied to Mlrkc21's topic in General Nursing

    Get a lawyer. I think you could get out of the training fee. My understanding is that most employment contracts are largely unenforceable. But a cheap consult with a lawyer would be worth it. Pay them...

  18. ADN vs BSN Nurses' Competency

    SineQuaNon replied to StudentNurseMNUS's topic in General Nursing

    The reality is that with all the prerequisites an ADN degree is essentially a BSN missing a few theory courses. I had a bachelor's in another field and entered a direct entry MSN program. The first 15...

  19. Where to go as a nurse if you dont want to work with patients at ALL?

    SineQuaNon replied to guest1074618's topic in General Nursing

    MDS would hit the bill for sure. You'd be in an office and never have to deal with patients. But if you're halfway done with an NP degree why not switch to Clinical Nurse Specialist? The first year...

  20. Filing a report as a mandated reporter

    SineQuaNon replied to LPN9200's topic in General Nursing

    I always tell my employees that "It's not your job to investigate or decided if the claim of abuse is justified. It is only your duty to report it." And if I ever even have the slightest HINT that...

  21. Practicing in another state than where you got your NP

    SineQuaNon replied to Future MSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Many states also have compact licensure agreements. For instance, if you're licensed in New Mexico you can also practice in Colorado, Arizona, and Utah without having to

  22. Felony conviction/ OIG list

    SineQuaNon replied to nursejenand6's topic in Nurses Recovery

    See about working in home health as an independent contractor. I work for Giving Home Healthcare and they hired me with a felony for prescription fraud. When I called to ask about the job...or any job...

  23. NP in recovery

    SineQuaNon replied to joey1979pa's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Suz9081, I'm also an NP in recovery. I live in NM but was originally licensed in Cali, which has revoked my license. I worked as a nurse for a while and have recently become licensed as an NP again...

  24. How to help coworker with substance abuse

    SineQuaNon replied to jabwrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    As an addict myself, she needs to be told to self report to the board. Or to quit or take a leave of absence to deal with her addiction or YOU will report her to the board. Probably the best way to...

  25. My patient an addict or does he actually need it?

    SineQuaNon replied to Catch22Personified's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm. Yes these types of patients are annoying but there really isn't much you can do about it except bring the ordered meds when requested. A doctor ordered the medications after doing an assessment....