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  1. Loud Cartoons for Elderly Patients

    twinsmom788 replied to NurseSince2014's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree. The longer this goes on with staff being fully aware of the situation, it will not bode well for

  2. Loud Cartoons for Elderly Patients

    twinsmom788 replied to NurseSince2014's topic in General Nursing

    This is a good idea. If this is a LTC facility, there are Federal Regulations limiting a loud environment. We cited it once that I can remember in a huge facility with very loud constant overhead...

  3. Loud Cartoons for Elderly Patients

    twinsmom788 replied to NurseSince2014's topic in General Nursing

    This behavior creates an abusive environment. The person doing this probably thinks it is funny, but it is not. This individual may be an " excellent nurse", however, who in their right mind does...

  4. I used to work in high tech - ask me anything!

    twinsmom788 replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Interesting read about your career and the reason for the change. Very well put about wanting a meaningful career and make a lasting impact on

  5. From Nurse to Nurse Influencer

    twinsmom788 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Oh My Goodness, the Krebs Cycle...my husband and I were just talking about having to learn that nightmare. Everyone please let me know if you have EVER used it or thought about it since. Good...

  6. From medical staff to nursing

    twinsmom788 replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I really am sorry that this is happening to you. I have seen the interaction of physicians and their NPs work well. What really bothers me is the numbers of students who are going into NP programs...

  7. Need advice!

    twinsmom788 replied to vpollic1's topic in Nursing Career

    Go for

  8. From medical staff to nursing

    twinsmom788 replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    "I work at a hospital in a decent size city. The powers that be have discovered the ineptitude of many new graduate nurse practitioners. We can of course argue whether it is the university's...

  9. Should I, should I not?

    twinsmom788 replied to Brittanycooper98's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    From a quick search, here's what I found: [PDF]Nursing Guide to Practice - NYS Office of the Professions - Nysed http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/nurse/nurse-guide-april09.pdf This is a Q and A guide...

  10. surrender vs hearing

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

  11. The Unwritten Rules Of Dating As A Nurse

    twinsmom788 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    "Dating former patient he was never my patient just there while I was on duty ... Navy Psych Tech I'm just curious if it is against any rules to date a former patient of mine at the inpatient...

  12. Marine becoming a Nurse

    twinsmom788 replied to dwilliams116's topic in Nursing Career

  13. How will a criminal conviction affect my future license?

    twinsmom788 replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing Career

    The point of the matter here, IMO, is why you had a suspended license? If it was just truly a traffic violation. then you could say no to the conviction question. Expungement sounds good, but it is...

  14. Can I pursue RN career with solicit prostitute misdemeanor?

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

    If you are a registered sex offender, I would have to say you have very little chance. Solicitation most likely would be a different story. Google the state rules and regulations for Registered...

  15. Misdemeanor theft

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

    This is very true. Your case will depend on if you were caught stealing drugs or shoplifting at Target. Neither will probably have a favorable outcome. It depends on your age at the time of the...

  16. Clinical site has a bad history for me

    twinsmom788 replied to poweringthrough's topic in General Students

    Oh my...I feel so much for you. I really have no advice accept that this clinical rotation cannot last too long and please avail yourself of any therapeutic opportunities.

  17. Co-worker Impersonating a Nurse - Am I obligated to report this to the BON?

    twinsmom788 replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing Career

    RE: State of Tennessee Nurse Practice Act: 63-7-120. Violations and penalties. - (a) It is a Class B misdemeanor for any person, corporation or association to: (1) Sell or fraudulently obtain or...

  18. Did you keep your RN license and why?

    twinsmom788 replied to DelightfulNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well....in my state it is mandatory for an NP to keep their active RN license and if not, there are hefty fines to

  19. Neonatologist

    twinsmom788 replied to Millshel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

  20. Co-worker Impersonating a Nurse - Am I obligated to report this to the BON?

    twinsmom788 replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing Career

    Do the both of you work in the same office? Has he ever talked about going to school or taking the NCLEX? If he says he has just "suddenly" become an RN, I would wonder myself. I definitely would...

  21. Neonatologist

    twinsmom788 replied to Millshel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Medical schools do not allow their students to have "jobs" . Medical school is your job and more. Most students take out huge loans to fund their education and are in large amount of debt when they...

  22. Foreign Medical Graduate Turned BSN Not Landing Interviews

    twinsmom788 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I'm thinking the OP is referring to a medical residency. Maybe not, but if that is the case, I believe that she is fortunate to have gotten a BSN. I have seen this situation in several resumes, and...

  23. License Fears

    twinsmom788 replied to BlinkyPinky's topic in General Nursing

    wow, this is unbelievable...I can't blame you for leaving that job. I have investigated so many of these types of complaints. The state bureau of investigation, and Adult Protective Services also...

  24. License Fears

    twinsmom788 replied to BlinkyPinky's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! When I worked for the BON we had groups of students at almost every meeting. It was an eyeopening experience for them without a doubt. The more interesting cases, though, were settled before...

  25. Tennessee to California nursing requirements

    twinsmom788 replied to Jsingh1999's topic in California Nursing

    Not certain what info you wanted from the BON in Tennessee about going to school in that state or if you called the board in California to get info about their requirements about endorsement from TN?...