sarasidnic

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1. Violation of privacy

   sarasidnic replied to sissykim's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Hi, I don't think mercy is the right word. I think support and understanding is nice. I always try to remind myself that we all think and look at things differently. There are people out there that...

2. Violation of privacy

   sarasidnic replied to sissykim's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Don't forget, the chain of custody protects you as well. If I were you i'd let it go. Most bon will tell you that a nursing license is a privledge not a right. It sucks, look on the bright side, at...

3. A Beautiful Nightmare

   sarasidnic replied to acaitan29's topic in General Nursing

   I know exactly how you feel. I took my nursing boards 4 years after I gratuated from college. I was constantly telling myself that I had a better shot of winning the lottery than passing my boards. I...

4. Suspended and Unsure.

   sarasidnic replied to VerbalGrl715's topic in General Nursing

   Do yourself a favor. After you determine what the complaint is if and if you need a lawyer. Don't answer their questions, if you feel you need outside help,get a lawyer. kYou must protect yourself or...

5. honest opinions

   sarasidnic posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

   :mad:Hi Guys, I have a question. I diverted drugs in 2000. Surrendered for three years, was reinstated with a contract. I listen to everyone when they say " you have a documentated drug...

6. question about narcotic dispensing

   sarasidnic replied to kappykatlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Looking at this from a different perspective; I am a nurse in recovery and I was hired to work in a nursing home. I was working on 3-11, most supervisors are gone before 5pm. I of course am...

7. Very disappointed in treatment by fellow co-workers

   sarasidnic replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   It is a very common occurance in my state as well. It's unbelievable, isn't it? I worked is facility that was so horrible I started to carry a little digital recorder and taped report and certain...

8. Have you ever had a pt that you knew in real life?

   sarasidnic replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

   I've learned that nurses are faced with so many situations,you take them as they come. It's probably why nurses are great improvisers. I look at the level of care and how well I know the person. For...

9. Even nurses do stupid things ....

   sarasidnic replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

   I remember one time, i think my daughter was 6. She had to do a 5 day titrated dose of prednisone. It took three days before it occurred to me why my normally sweet little girl was acting like the...

10. Then shouldn't you know better??????

    sarasidnic replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    Guys, Were you absent from nursing school the day your instructor gave the lecture on idiots?? They are everywhere, deal with it! I'm glad I paid attention that day because she wasn't

11. Ascending the ladder. PA?

    sarasidnic replied to phoenix14232's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello, Your going to require a Bachelor degree in something. I don't know if their are accelerated PA programs that are both. I know they offer nurse practitioner programs. Good

12. lost

    sarasidnic replied to sarasidnic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you for sharing that. I am actually moving to Florida within the next year and I was thinking of contacting them so I can set up a meeting with the board, present my history face to face and see...

13. lost

    sarasidnic replied to sarasidnic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    sorry, I had something bad happen to me in 1996 I fell apart for a few years because I was an idiot and did not get the counceling suggested by both the police and the Dr. I surrendered my license in...

14. lost

    sarasidnic posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am in a perpetual state of limbo. I have no one to talk to about diversion, being guilty,being innocent, my 5 year battle with my BON. I sit in my house everyday and watch people live their lives...

15. OIG Exclusions List + affect on nurses ability work

    sarasidnic replied to debnky's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    In the year 2000 it was decided that if a nurse has any issues with her nursing license including "surrender" the state board must report to AG office who in turn submits the info to the OIG. If you...