JohnHood BSN

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    Help! I need an advice!

    JohnHood replied to dt1607's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a union hospital? If so contact your rep and check your union contract. I worked for a hospital that was part of five hospitals. The other four hospitals floated between each other. Our...
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    Can a RN legally supervise BSN's and MSN's?

    JohnHood replied to cosmicjustice's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked with a number of Nursing Supervisors with ADNs. Degrees make no difference. What is important is experience, knowledge and skill. Nursing Supervisors are the highest-ranking position in...
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    Radonda Vaught is charging $10,000 per speaking engagement.

    JohnHood replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand why anyone would pay to see
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    experience with a hostile work environment

    JohnHood replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    I retired when I was 60. It was challenging. I qualified for long term disability and SS Disability. I did COBRA for 18 months and the ACA until Medicare started at 24 months after my SS Disability...
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    experience with a hostile work environment

    JohnHood replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, late in my career. I became a RN Case Manager. Shortly after they hired a new manager. Everything was fine until she found out I made more than her. Then she tried everything she could to fire me...
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    Going to work when you should of called out. What's your thoughts on this?

    JohnHood replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in General Nursing

    I understand about hospital policy. I've worked in multiple hospitals in multiple states. They all had the same attendance policy. However, their policy does not trump the board of nursing. In both...
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    Going to work when you should of called out. What's your thoughts on this?

    JohnHood replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in General Nursing

    One has nothing to do with the other. The State Board of Nursing has nothing to do with the lack of police enforcement. The State Board does have a concern about Nurses infecting patients. It is an...
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    NCLEX

    JohnHood replied to Eloisecruz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm pretty sure that you will have to take some classes, if not take the whole nurses course again. Good luck to
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    Humiliated and scared

    JohnHood replied to Overthamoon's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you can refuse to go to the ER and be tested. However most if not all hospitals can demand a drug test at any time. Refusal would almost guarantee termination. In Washinton if you refuse a drug...
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    LPN or RN school?

    JohnHood replied to Yadayada's topic in General Students

    The problem with an LPN is that it is a limited position. Many hospitals are phasing them out. An RN must see and document on hospital patients each day. Either an RN must have the patient or another...
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    Going to work when you should of called out. What's your thoughts on this?

    JohnHood replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in General Nursing

    In Washington State and I'm sure the same is true in others. If you knowingly come to work ill and infectious. You are subject to disciplinary action by the State Board of
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    Washington State RNs restricted from taking Online Out-of-State RN-to-BSN Programs

    JohnHood replied to Stethoscope Whiz's topic in General Students

    To work in a hospital setting in Washington, you almost have to have a BSN. Most hospitals in the Seattle area require BSNs. I know Swedish is this way and I think Providence is as well. Swedish is...
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    Any Nurses That Didn't Get COVID Vacc/Booster for Complio?

    JohnHood replied to NoFly-4645's topic in General Students

    Just take the vaccine. It's not about you. It's about protecting your patients, many of whom are immunocompromised and your
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    Did this nurse behave unethically?

    JohnHood replied to subee's topic in Nursing News

    The reporting nurse violated
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    Patient Abandonment

    JohnHood replied to DanT103's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know the circumstances but I'm thinking they probably were not sorry to see you go before they invested more time and resources in
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    Home Health Nurses Beware: Docking PTO for Missing Productivity Targets is Legal

    JohnHood replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    The first time my PTO was docked would be my last hour worked for that
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    What to do about refusing Dr. orders?

    JohnHood replied to nancynurse0828's topic in General Nursing

    You need a very good reason to refuse a physician's order. You should first talk with the physician along with your concerns. If you still feel you cannot follow the order, you need to start climbing...
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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    JohnHood replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    She made some very serious errors. Had she properly identified the medication and done the 5 rights, this would not have happened. Had she stayed with the patient and properly monitored, she would...
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    CPR Fraud?

    JohnHood replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, this sounds like a scam. I would report
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    Fake Nursing School Scammed Me

    JohnHood replied to Soy Dora's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry this happened to you. You are a victim of fraud. You should report this to the police. There may be a class action lawsuit against these fraudulent schools. I would start there. Your case...
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    Can I get my BSN without chemistry or statistics?

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

    I would advise that if you do find a nursing school that does not require chemistry or statistics, check with your state to see if they accept these schools for NCLEX. State Boards of Nursing are...
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    In Home Care Working Beside Nurse Who Goes Against Order

    JohnHood replied to Vee D's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As a RN, if your patient is in danger, you have a duty to
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    In Home Care Working Beside Nurse Who Goes Against Order

    JohnHood replied to Vee D's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You have gone up your chain of command without success. Your patient is in danger. I don't think you have any choice but to report her and the agency to the board of nursing. Include the actions you...
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    Nurse Giving Conscious Sedation Without Licensed MD Order

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

    If the physician is still practicing, he is practicing medicine without a license. If you knowingly take an order and follow it, you are negligent and putting your own license in jeopardy. Unless...
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    Nursing with medical marijuana card...

    JohnHood replied to youenjoymyself's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Unfortunately, if you work at any facility that takes federal funds Medicare and Medicaid), it is an issue. Marijuana is still against federal law. I live in Washington. Marijuana is legal here....