catebsn25

catebsn25

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  1. want to help

    From my understanding most state BON's are looking to see what has changed since your arrests and what you have done to change or better yourself. Like long term therapy and proof of accepting...
  2. I get the joke... but the word "junkie" makes my skin
  3. Student Concerns...

    have you seen her impaired at clinical? how do you know this is true? unless you are witnessing behavior that puts patients at risk, my advice is to mind your own
  4. glad to hear it worked out for
  5. suboxone taper

    In my facility we require patients to submit a 3 day note if they want to leave early. There should definitely be a policy on this in your facility... But if the pt is leaving AMA, they are refusing...
  6. Licensed with felonies

    It does vary state to state, but it is not impossible to become licensed with a criminal background. You may need to appear before your BON and plead your case... Where I live (MA) they basically want...
  7. Criminal Background Check

    It depends on the state you live in. In MA I had to disclose all charges whether they were dismissed or not, but that was because I had to check "Yes" on if I had any misdemeanors... Either call the...
  8. At this moment

    congratulations to you!! you are an inspiration... thank you for
  9. Addiction Help/Support for Nurses

    Congratulations on your recovery, and thank you for offering help to those who might need
  10. Still Waiting...Patiently

    I had to wait almost 6 months for my ATT here in Massachusetts, but I have a criminal history so I expected that. Was there anything out of the ordinary on your application? I agree with prior...
  11. Drug-seeking in prison? Rx narcotics?

    I understand your frustration, but it's useless to let yourself get upset over something like this. Just follow the orders given and pass along relevant info to the MD and let him/her decide who needs...
  12. what did i do wrong

    Was this a newly admitted patient? If not I'm surprised it wasn't written in with the orders to crush and give with applesauce. Were all of the meds
  13. Came across this gem...

    hahahaha that's awesome. most people don't understand, but i love
  14. If it's been over a month I would guess that you are in the clear... What I've read is that it's about 30 days to get out of your system if you're a heavy user. I am also on the pro side of the issue...
  15. No judgment here... just wondering when you quit using
  16. Clinical background check...

    Check on your state's board of nursing website. I believe where I live in Massachusetts it said to not apply if you have current/open charges against you. Also check with your school. It is not out of...
  17. Visitors to our little corner

    Knowing that visitors often frequent this forum makes me feel hopeful that we actually can break down the shame, stigma and ignorance. And I believe that allowing others to ask questions and read...
  18. should I appeal

    I'm not sure how you could even go about appealing that, would your classmate back you up? Even then I'm not sure where it would get you. In my state they give you 3 tries for the clinical part of the...
  19. Education in my resume

    what type of job are you applying
  20. criminal background

    I was allowed in Massachusetts to sit for the NCLEX and was given a license with no restrictions with two marijuana possession charges (one in 2009 the other in 2010). I started seeing a therapist and...
  21. I think I've heard that if your last name changes due to getting married, to bring your marriage certificate. I would call PearsonVue and ask before you do anything. Wouldn't want to be turned away...
  22. Disappointed in myself :(

    you can come back from being on academic probation! first try to look back and why you think you failed and make a new plan so it won't happen again. good luck to you, if you want it bad enough you...
  23. Question about failing out of a nursing program??

    My school had the same policy, however if you had a learning disability or mental illness they were forgiving and willing to give you another chance, as long as you met with the chairperson of the...
  24. Conducting a group in psych clinical

    I had to do a group and did it on time management and organization. I made brochures and bought a few things at the dollar store so while they were learning they could decorate their calendars and...
  25. Help! Accused giving more narcotics than peers

    This happened to a friend of mine, when her drug screen came back negative they apologized and did some education with her to "convince" patients to take their po narcotics before IV. good luck I hope...