twinsmom788

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  1. Do Nursing Schools see expunged records

    twinsmom788 replied to OSUFan1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Schools and the BON are 2 very separate entities. Is the process logical? Perhaps not. Schools have different admission standards than the legal licensing board to grant ATTs or an eventual license....

  2. FL RN student with misdemeanors seeks answers please

    twinsmom788 replied to Robb1821i's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    totally agree with not posting your

  3. Disclosure of dropped charges for license renewal

    twinsmom788 replied to azrnmurse's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    First things first, obtain all legal documents stating that charges against you have been "dropped". Read what is asked on your license renewal. Find out for certain where you stand legally regarding...

  4. Nursing school admission with DUI less than 5 years ago

    twinsmom788 replied to NeverGiveUp83's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I just read the last sentence of your post. A misdemeanor DUI will not prevent you from becoming a nurse in certain states. If you have completed whatever you were sentenced to and have learned from...

  5. Nursing school admission with DUI less than 5 years ago

    twinsmom788 replied to NeverGiveUp83's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    In my experience in dealing with cases before the BON ( not in NY), schools "may" have more lenient polices for admission than the BON for licensure of nurses. Also, the facilities, hospital, clinics,...

  6. Starting a new job at Hemodialysis Floor

    twinsmom788 replied to mimi201's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    After re-reading your post it looks like you will be working performing dialysis treatments. You will receive extensive training. I could go on and on...pm me if you

  7. Starting a new job at Hemodialysis Floor

    twinsmom788 replied to mimi201's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    From reading your post, it appears that you will be working in a hospital acute dialysis unit. Is that correct? Or is it a floor with renal patients where the dialysis is performed in another unit...

  8. Am I the Charge Nurse?

    twinsmom788 replied to Brewer,RN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    How about asking your manager to hire a couple of prn nurses so agency nurses are not an issue. I agree with the other commentors that a policy and procedure for your position is in order. Try...

  9. "State's Here!": Demystifying the Long-Term Care Survey

    twinsmom788 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for this article. From a surveyor point of view, this information is 100% accurate. Well said. I have been on both sides of the fence and understand where the other is coming from. Believe me,...

  10. DON: Do you hire nurses with misdemeanors?

    twinsmom788 replied to SuzieVN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Since you have a clear nursing license, then go ahead with applications. Most applications will ask you to declare offenses and it will most likely show up on your background check. Just be prepared...

  11. Federal Regulations for Nursing Homes

    twinsmom788 replied to OvertimeMom's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Print them off of the CMS

  12. Items that must be locked up for survey

    twinsmom788 replied to wackynurses's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am a state surveyor and things do change in 35 years. The above poster is correct. Surveyors do look at items that are left out for the wording " keep out of reach of