JohnHood

I'm not sure what a declaratory order is.

I have been where you are. I got SS Disability at age 59 in 2018 after a CVA and developing chronic angina. I also used an attorney and was approved the 1st try. My advice is to enjoy your retirement. You will be eligible for Medicare two years after you became eligible for disability. I kept my license for two years and then let it lapse. You are and always will be an RN. If you choose to use the title, you just write it as RN, Retired.

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 role.

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 not document that there was no report given. Just document that you assumed care. However, I would report it to my supervisor. If a nurse leaves a patient without giving a report, it is abandonment in the eyes of the law and the BON.

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 outside long enough to change classes or to go from one building to another.

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 friends who have done that. Some went PRN that is more flexible too.

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 number of years that you will be able to work. Do you want to be responsible for school loans as your long career comes to an end? I hate to be a naysayer, but I am a retired RN in my late 60s. My advice is to start drawing your SS, whatever IRAs you may have and enjoy your retirement.

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. The MBOA used to be aimed more at rehab than punishment. My experience is from several years ago. With any BOA, honesty and accountability is always the best policy and it will get better results for you.

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 time the board's goal was more rehab than punishment. I found them to be fair, but I can tell you that honesty and accountability go a long way. Good luck to you.

Good luck to you. I retired from Providence/ Swedish. Nursing is a good profession and Swedish has a lot of good people.

Most HRs will only say that you are eligible for rehire or that you are not.

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 you need a license, but you will also need proof of continuing education.

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 Disability.

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 policy on sick calls in hand at your meeting. I understand the manager's frustration. I've been there, but that is not your problem.

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 HIPAA violation could result in a $50,000 fine.