JohnHood BSN

JohnHood has 40 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Critical Care, ER and Administration.

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   Lost

   JohnHood replied to LoveEducation's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   You don't say what you are doing now. Are you currently working as a RN? My thoughts are that you need floor experience, especially if you are thinking of moving into a leadership
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   Documentation to keep your license

   JohnHood replied to STEMIRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   If you witness the fall, then yes, you should document the fall. You should also document injuries and actions taken. If you did not witness the fall, then document, "Patient found on floor." I would...
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   No recess due to asthma

   JohnHood replied to SandIsMyGlitterRN's topic in School

   The parent is just that, the parent and ultimate authority for their child. It really does not matter what the doctor says. I would interpret the doctor's note as it is okay for the child to be...
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   NP School in Late 60s

   JohnHood replied to feelix's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I understand the need to continue. Have you thought of volunteer work? That would be a way to put your nursing skills and license to good use and still be flexible enough to enjoy retirement. I have...
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   NP School in Late 60s

   JohnHood replied to feelix's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I applaud your ambition. I'm sure that you would make a good NP. My concern would be the cost vs the number of years that you will be able to work. You will never be able to pay back the debt in the...
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   Monitoring program

   JohnHood replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I have experience from an administrative point of view. Hospitals are required to report diversions to the BON, they may also report to LEO. I've seen them do both although LEO was with IV narcotics....
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   Probation

   JohnHood replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I've had experience with the MS Board of Nursing, but it was on the reporting end and it was probably 30 years ago, The case I was involved in was with a RN on probation on one of my floors. At that...
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   Providence - Swedish New Grad March 2026

   JohnHood replied to limm0124's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

   Good luck to you. I retired from Providence/ Swedish. Nursing is a good profession and Swedish has a lot of good
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   Fired from hospital system after one year

   JohnHood replied to Tee30168's topic in General Nursing

   Most HRs will only say that you are eligible for rehire or that you are
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    What are the consequences of not getting RN license renewed on time?

    JohnHood replied to Barbara Bolton's topic in Nursing Career

    I cannot imagine anywhere that would hire you without a license. They would endanger their Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and set themselves up for both civil and criminal penalties. Not only will...
11. 

    Can I Continue My Nursing Career With Mobility Issues?

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

    Don't give up on the disability. Over 70% are turned down on the first attempt. I highly recommend that you use a legal firm that specializes in Social Security. I used Mylar
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    Issue with management

    JohnHood replied to MDelainy's topic in General Nursing

    If you are sick, you should not work. You can actually face action by the board if you are infectious and work. It is the management's job to cover a sick call. I would advise having your company's...
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    HIPAA question

    JohnHood replied to pdxmom18's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    She had no justifiable medical reason to access the chart. This is a serious HIPAA violation. The RN could face discipline up to termination and could be reported to the board for such a breach. A...
14. 

    Could I get into trouble for this?

    JohnHood replied to SentinelTruth's topic in General Nursing

    My advice would be to stop interacting with this individual. Block them on FB and any other format that they try to contact you
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    Worried losing her license

    JohnHood replied to Guest1239342's topic in General Nursing

    Here is an administrative view. It does not matter if the drugs were controlled or not. They did not belong to her. She had no order to remove them. She intended to self-medicate without a physician's...