Sammy Mendez

Sammy Mendez has 7 years experience and specializes in Psych, Geriatrics, LTC..

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1. PA licensed PN - out of practice for 6 yrs

   Sammy Mendez replied to dmbrown84's topic in Retired Nurses

   The Board of Nursing in your state should give you all the guidance that is required to meet your re-entry process. I would explore their options in transitioning back into nursing. Check with their...

2. BRN Stipulated Agreement

   Sammy Mendez replied to leena123's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   It may take a while, the BVNPT has a very slow process. Find a representative with the BVNPT that you can keep in contact with and e-mail for updated status reports, and stay consistent with your...

3. 41 yr old male wanting to start a 2nd career in nursing?

   Sammy Mendez replied to simonJ's topic in Men in Nursing

   I graduated nursing school when I was 46. Go for

4. Arkansas Criminal Background Check

   Sammy Mendez replied to Wanna-B-Nurse's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   I have been successful in contacting the ASBN and they have kept in touch with me regarding my application process. Its just been such a lengthy ordeal. The Program Coordinator has been very helpful...

5. Arkansas Criminal Background Check

   Sammy Mendez replied to Wanna-B-Nurse's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   Hang in there. I recently moved to AR., from Ca. I have 7 years exp. in nursing with no infractions, and a exemplary work history. However I did have a criminal hx. back in the 80's. I'm currently...

6. What are your thoughts on patients who request no male nurses taking care of them?

   Sammy Mendez replied to Mike A. Fungin RN's topic in Men in Nursing

   I've encountered this a few times while nursing. I normally take the patients that have no preference. I always respect patients decision on who they want to apply care. Dosen't really bother me at...

7. Angry Nurse here!

   Sammy Mendez replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   My goodness, he has no boundries to say the least, if he's doing this everywhere he goes. This is an anti-social trait. I wonder what else he's taking from others, and yes this is a fireable offense,...

8. New Nurse Area For Men?

   Sammy Mendez replied to dna_nurse's topic in Men in Nursing

   Might want to check out the (INCA), International Nurse Coach Association. They have a very informative website. Sounds like something I would do once I get my

9. Taking blood pressure on an agitated patient

   Sammy Mendez replied to nurselove757's topic in Psychiatric

   I know how tough it can be just getting V.S. with psychiatric patients, I to worked in a Psych ward. I found it easier for me to get a pulse, and then do an apical pulse, prior to B/P so if they were...

10. MD's hand writing

    Sammy Mendez replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I, like many other nurses undersand your frustration marcos9999. You figure at their level of professionalism, their penmanship would be ledgible. For the life of me, I just don't get it! And the ones...

11. Do you think psychiatric care is inadequate in the US?

    Sammy Mendez replied to MusicEMT's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree Topaz 7, I worked in a locked psychiatric facility with some very disturbed clients. I believe that educating the public would contribute to enforcing security for the public, and most...

12. I'm having a job dilemma....

    Sammy Mendez replied to ssalulu's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Take the pay cut and get the experience you want for your career path. Eventually you will gain higher pay. I worked in SNF also and really empathize with you on your dilemma. Seems like all units of...

13. Has anyone obtained employment in the Nursing field with an Misdemeanor assault?

    Sammy Mendez replied to Pbuchanan's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Don't give up! Do the best you can in school regarding grades, and volunteer in class. For instance in my nursing class I was a team captian when we broke into groups for our clinical objectives. As...