Tessaprn

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  1. Venting about BON involvement in DUI

    Tessaprn replied to Nursing NCO's topic in Nurses Recovery

    BON job is to ensure patient safety. With substance abuse (drugs or alcohol) BON is in their right to disclipline however they see fit. At one time nurses did not have any options except to lose...

  2. CRNA Question

    Tessaprn replied to Boyar's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You need a BSN. It is competitive to get selected into CRNA program. School runs $50,000 - $100,000 for tuition, books, fees and other required items. Cost depends on which school. I'm sure that...

  3. Shocked by What Nursing Really Is!!

    Tessaprn replied to kendra1978's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing used to be about caring for the patient. Today, got to get that paperwork done! 12-14 minutes, that is about par at the hospital where I work. Emphasis is put on the proper paperwork....

  4. will my 'CRIMINAL Background' effect: Nursing school; Licensure; Hirability?

    Tessaprn replied to northern_calif's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Whoever told you that your DUI would not be a problem is misinformed. You might have a 50/50 chance that they will send you to rehab and then let you apply for a license. But you will not find out...

  5. Need help with suspension

    Tessaprn replied to nomiddlename's topic in General Nursing

    Ask for mercy from your BON and do what they require to put your license back in good

  6. Fighting Lies with Lies

    Tessaprn replied to oramar's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It's stupid and not a bit humorous. Some will actual believe this crap.

  7. I witnessed the most horrible death last night at a LTC facility.

    Tessaprn replied to stdntograd06's topic in General Nursing

    I find it to be outrageous that Hospice has a policy not to suction a patient if needed. What happened to dying with dignity and

  8. When are TEDs no longer EFFECTIVE

    Tessaprn replied to Craychek's topic in General Nursing

    A recent study stated they do not have any

  9. OR nurse versus ICU nurse

    Tessaprn replied to summerhill's topic in Nursing Career

    The two are apples and oranges. Both excellent areas to work. If you want to apply to CRNA school I suggest the ICU areas. Intensive Care is required, OR experience is

  10. RN, ADN, BSN, LPN, LVN, ....... Does it matter??

    Tessaprn replied to Mrs.BSN71109's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it matters. Some require more education and clinicals. Some can perform procedures that others cannot. Some can supervise and some cannot. There is a difference between doctors. They have...

  11. Venting about BON involvement in DUI

    Tessaprn replied to Nursing NCO's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, a blanket policy is correct. You are lucky that you did not hurt someone else. You say you had not had a drink for some time before this DUI, well if I drank 3 alcoholic drinks I would be...

  12. Venting about BON involvement in DUI

    Tessaprn replied to Nursing NCO's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you have one drink and get into a car which you are the driver then you are DUI. You are breaking the law. What we do in our non-work environment oftentimes will determine our character. In...

  13. eight year commitment on three year term?

    Tessaprn replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    If you are speaking about military service then you may sign for 3 years but you will be obligated for 6 years. Which means you are discharged after your 3 year contract but can be recalled for that...

  14. Every Nurse Should Give Birth

    Tessaprn replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    I understand and hear where you are coming from. It's not childbirth pain you should compare with chronic pain. Having experienced such it is something that you actually forget about when it is all...

  15. I am watching Michael Moore's "Sicko" for the first time....

    Tessaprn replied to Valerie Salva's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is a very hot and debatable topic. I suppose on paper universal health care sounds good. I do not wish to have my taxes increased. I believe if people would take responsibility for...

  16. friend fired after self reporting

    Tessaprn replied to pollyanna83's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sometimes that attractiveness can be a

  17. Need some info about differences in CVICU and SICU..

    Tessaprn replied to jla623's topic in MICU, SICU

    My SICU wants nothing to do with Cardiac. They feel inexperienced with matters of the heart just as CV feels out of place with traumas. SICU handles just about everything except cardiac. They get...

  18. Huntsville Info Please

    Tessaprn replied to cali_nurse_1976's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I live in Toney not very far from your location. I have never been pushed, spat at, and/or threatened by any bubba's or bubbettes. I thought the rural area was coming along nicely with the grocery...

  19. Huntsville Info Please

    Tessaprn replied to cali_nurse_1976's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Deliverance land? Thank you very much for the

  20. Job Outlook for New Nurses in Alabama

    Tessaprn replied to lana2010's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Huntsville area has a freeze. Benefits are being cut and RN's are having to take 4 hours off a month with or without pay. I will not be surprised when lays-offs occur. I do not believe any PRN...

  21. friend fired after self reporting

    Tessaprn replied to pollyanna83's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It is the hospital's responsibility and they are legally required to report to the BON. They most certainly will not see the "cold turkey," as treatment or let one month of professionally treatment...

  22. False positives??

    Tessaprn replied to sissiesmama's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Does not matter if it is a false-positive. It was positive. Rehab facilities have heard all of the excuses for abusing drugs. They will not believe any

  23. Venting about BON involvement in DUI

    Tessaprn replied to Nursing NCO's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Not many ways needed to get the point across. If anyone receives a DUI in any profession they are "scum of the earth." Being in the Nursing profession even makes it worst for the individual's...

  24. ICU Nurse Manager: Question please

    Tessaprn replied to hopefullICUnurse77's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I think your first problem is the nursing board letting you take the NCLEX. If you response on the application where you request to take the boards that you have criminal problems they can deny you...

  25. petitoning a revocation

    Tessaprn replied to teamgwin's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I personally believe the Boards of Nursing to be a joke, for reasons I will not entertain at the moment. My daughter had a drug issue. Drug of choice being Xanax. Bad marriage, etc, etc. No...