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    I survived the Board of Nursing

    KCMnurse posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Where do I begin? I have been following this site for years and it has been a source of both comfort and anxiety. The following describes my ordeal handling a complaint against my nursing license....
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    Online MSN without practicum?

    KCMnurse posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am ready to dive into an online MSN program, I am not feeling the practicum requirement. Are there any schools out there that do not require a practicum with a preceptor? I am looking into nurse...
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    DUI to reckless driving FL and BON

    KCMnurse replied to twinke's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Unfortunately, we cannot give you legal advice, nor tell what the BON will or won't do. Best to follow your attorney's advice, hold onto your license until they pry it from your cold dead hands. Good...
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    Racial Refusals In Nursing

    KCMnurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Haven't checked in to AN for a while but the resurrection of this 2014 post peaked my interest. As a black nurse, I have had my fair share of racial refusals. As a younger nurse I was often...
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    Staff sick with COVID-19 - what's your hospital policy?

    KCMnurse replied to mtn sky's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sorry to hear this. Our system is enacting a policy that allows you to use paid admin leave if you have to quarantine. Let's hope more do this than force nurses to use their precious
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    Coronavirus and Pay

    KCMnurse replied to Marianna5's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is a rapidly evolving situation and we are in uncharted waters for the most part. Not everyone is able to 'call in' and each parent has to decide what type of child care situation is palatable to...
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    Terminated the third week into my orientation

    KCMnurse replied to HippyHappyRN's topic in General Nursing

    This early in your career you have time to forget this unfortunate adventure and start over. You may well have to suck up the hour-long commute for the time being and take a job at the other hospital....
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    Calling all nurses, do not get scammed by this phone call.

    KCMnurse replied to Julie's topic in General Nursing

    Scammers are getting creative - we have to be vigilant. If I don't know the number I don't answer, if it's important they will leave a
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    Coronavirus and Supply Shortages

    KCMnurse replied to adventure_rn's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I hope it doesn't come to this. But it shines a light on the reality of many working Americans who do not have the luxury of paid time off. They are going to continue to work because they also need to...
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    HR wants meeting or report me to BON

    KCMnurse replied to AbbeyR's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just because they say they are reporting you to the BON does not mean that they
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    Missed check in with affinity with selection

    KCMnurse replied to Alexis36's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just wow! If this is the first time you missed, fight this tooth and nail. At this point, you really have nothing left to lose. I am praying the supervisor has a heart and shows you some
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    Having trouble finding a preceptor with my new M-F 8a-4:30p job. Any ideas who I can reach out to?

    KCMnurse replied to babyluvy's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Try an online educator at an accredited school. They do not work fixed hours and you will be able to work it around your current
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    Medical exemption for nighttime capstone shift

    KCMnurse replied to Lacandela's topic in General Students

    You are dealing with a problem that many parents face during school and into their careers. If you think that your medical exemption will fly give it a shot. This is only short-term (during your...
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    NY- Am I in the clear?

    KCMnurse replied to Bee52's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Sounds like you are good to go! You should also receive notification in the mail along with your license. You can also call the BON to verify your
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    HR wants meeting or report me to BON

    KCMnurse replied to AbbeyR's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hang in there - work your new job like a pro. The wheels of the BON turn slowly and there is always the chance that your old employer will not report at all. They may not want the BON sniffing around...
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    HR wants meeting or report me to BON

    KCMnurse replied to AbbeyR's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am assuming that you reached out to your employer to schedule a meeting? Did you do so in writing (email)? If so and they have not responded - I would let sleeping dogs lie. If you have already...
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    Suspended imprisonment order

    KCMnurse replied to Curiouscriminal's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I am not in Australia, and not qualified to give legal advice. If this is true sounds like you need a lawyer and
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    HPRP Evaluation/ what do they ask?

    KCMnurse replied to AbbeyR's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Most employers will only say if you worked there and if you are eligible for rehire. No specifics and you may not even have to use them as a reference. Admit nothing and keep looking for a new
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    What to do about DNP and flu shot?

    KCMnurse replied to Travelingon's topic in General Nursing

    As you have managed to get this far in your career without taking the 'flu shot I suppose it is possible for you to continue without it. I would, however, caution that it is quite possible that you...
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    Nursing Home Resident Taunted by CNAs

    KCMnurse replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing News

    Where can I submit my application? This place sounds
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    If BON protects the PUBLIC, who protects the NURSES?

    KCMnurse replied to Peterpan's topic in General Nursing

    The Board of Nursing's reason for existence is to protect the public period. That is why nurses learn early about defensive documentation, CYA, and liability insurance to protect their license and...
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    Can I Be Forced to Work Shifts for Hurricane Coverage?

    KCMnurse replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing Career

    I am no lawyer, but every place that I have worked - you cannot leave until someone else assumes the care of your patients. So yes - they can make you
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    Nurse Assault: My Story

    KCMnurse replied to Shawna Kratochwill's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am sorry that you had to go through that trauma. Speaking up about things like this help to draw light on these situations which happen more often than we may
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    Please Help

    KCMnurse replied to guest1136129's topic in General Nursing

    I don't even know what to think about this - if it is true - it's a hot mess!! Dad needs to be supportive but the daughter needs to make her own decisions (and mistakes). Ditch the 'fiance', get a new...
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    Should I....?

    KCMnurse replied to KelsLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes - do this! You can only benefit from the expanded opportunities this will bring. Take a deep breath and take it one day at a time - you can do