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  1. Sobriety and NCLEX?

    twinsmom788 replied to gchooljian's topic in Nurses Recovery

    PLEASE consider continuing as the sober person you are now and have been for 12 years. I absolutely promise you that the BON does not do Facebook and Myspace checks of applicants. Please do not...

  2. Are nurses and doctors equal?

    twinsmom788 replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    You are exactly right as the flow of work proceeds. Every professional has the right to review the orders for accuracy and applicability to their particular patients and ask for clarification for...

  3. Is this LTC facility trying to take her license?

    twinsmom788 replied to Spouse_of_nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A facility or hospital or any other entity cannot "take" a license from a nurse. The Board of Nursing is strictly responsible for issuing and governing licensure of nurses in their particular

  4. Can I apply for a California RN license, but work in Nevada?

    twinsmom788 replied to Martin095's topic in Nursing Career

    What your relatives told you is partially true. Once you have a license in one state that is unencumbered, you may work in any other state. HOWEVER, you must apply and pay fees to obtain a license...

  5. Question for you retired RNs

    twinsmom788 replied to Grobyc82's topic in Retired Nurses

    I left paid work at age 59. I have been so happy and free and feel very lucky that I had the ability to make that choice. I bought an RV on my lunch break and my husband and I toured the country with...

  6. Giving OTC medications to your aides/coworkers?

    twinsmom788 replied to knotizer12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I worked pushing the cart, one CNA would frequently ask me for a "happy pill" ( Prozac or Paxil ). After a couple of times of explaining how this medication does not work with just one dose, she...

  7. Misdemeanor Charge

    twinsmom788 replied to Learning242's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    What happened with the charges? Were they dismissed, community service given, or just dropped. I would not be concerned about being admitted. The school will probably admit you with the caveat of...

  8. Nj botox rn? Nurse injector?

    twinsmom788 replied to KrispyRN1's topic in Aesthetics

    Get a statement from the Board of

  9. I took a 25 mg of Seroquel the night before a drug test, will it show up as a something?

    twinsmom788 replied to Pdjorgen's topic in Patient Medications

    What is stopping you from going to a provider to get your own

  10. Help with board complaint

    twinsmom788 replied to FrenchieB1986's topic in General Nursing

  11. Have you ever worked at a vitamin therapy IV "spa"?

    twinsmom788 replied to HayRayRN's topic in General Nursing

    My next door neighbors daughters boyfriend owns one of these. He is a kid. He comes over to visit the parents in a huge truck with advertising signs on it for his business. I asked about his...

  12. Required to participate in RAMP for prior Marijuana charge

    twinsmom788 replied to Michael Shelby's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Were you actually convicted of

  13. I'm having a hard time deciding on first job

    twinsmom788 replied to direw0lf's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My take on this is try to stay where you are for another year. You indicate you like the hospital, just not the area. if you move, which is very stressful in itself, you may have an overload of...

  14. Any nurse hired in Texas with a felony on their record

    twinsmom788 replied to RNLaredo2018's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    download the rules for RNs in the state of Texas. It will plainly state if an RN candidate will be licensed with a felony on their

  15. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Summer 2018

    twinsmom788 replied to vlg's topic in Nursing Career

    Call the TN Board of Nursing and ask

  16. How old is to late for medical school

    twinsmom788 replied to Shanta813's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you really want to go to med school, start now evaluating how you can get through undergrad with close to a 4.0. You will not have as much of a social life as you probably have now. Your life will...

  17. Sleeping in the Closet?

    twinsmom788 replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter ( ER doc) just told me she was going to do the same thing in their new house. She works all kinds of shifts. I think it's a great idea to sleep in a closet! I'm looking to do the same...

  18. OMG JACHO IS HERE!

    twinsmom788 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I used to hear something similar when I went in alone to do complaint surveys. " Administrator to the chapel" was on the overhead. When I exited I would hear, " all clear" as I walked to the

  19. Does dialysis nursing require a lot of computer/paper work?

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

    My personal opinion is that working in a dialysis clinic is acute/intensive care. You are responsible for several patients at a time. The nurse will be responsible for overseeing at least 4-6...

  20. Psychiatric issues

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

    I wish I could send you hope. It really depends on what state you are in. 3 DUIs might not be in your favor in any state. Best of

  21. 3 nursing jobs in 2 years. Unhirable?

    twinsmom788 replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree with the above posts. The Board will become aware of the OP's issues sooner or later. Heed this advice.

  22. Novice Providers & Mortality

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

    I totally agree with your comments. Interesting

  23. The NP who can't function in the role

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

    This really made me LOL...I worked in state government in three states. Not to say. I didn't work really hard at times...but other times, not so

  24. Will my expunged records show in fingerprint check for BON?

    twinsmom788 replied to fal231's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Who was injured? I hope not the policeman who hit your car. Are you in school, or thinking of

  25. Will my expunged records show in fingerprint check for BON?

    twinsmom788 replied to fal231's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I would say that 1) Phlebotomists do not have access to medications. 2) Your admission that you had Felony drug charge. 3) If the school has more applicants than slots for students, they would...