Grace404

Most frustrating regarding licensure in other states...why have a compact license, than require obtaining a state license after a varying amount of time? Form a compact license committee to follow nationwide, create a cohesive BON, R/T following up with disciplinary actions when needed (just that would dissolve massive confusion, increasing appropriate positive reform/recovery, programs/protocols.). Decrease the amount of stress resulting from maintaining our licensure, attempting to remain up to date on ever changing politics within the medical community, than we all are able to move forward and do what we love...care for our patients. The beauty of Nursing, are the multiple arenas to practice in. To judge an ER Nurse with a med-surg mindset, just isn't fair. Each position holds it's own unique stressors. The nurse who believes they will never make a mistake honestly scares me. Various nursing roles require different knowledge, and skill set. We all do what we have to do in the end for a common cause. I love this site, and thank you all for your input. Reading these threads, literally right before a shift, has enabled me to put my scrubs on, and face another often chaotic shift. Just knowing we are all in the trenches together!