It’s estimated that almost ten percent of all nurses are males. And, for whatever reason, I represent more males in my practice than in the general nursing population. I don’t know whether it is because men more readily hire an attorney than do women. I’m not really sure. But what is interesting is the male perspective on the practice of nursing. I love having men in nursing because it brings a different energy and a different balance to the profession. I interviewed several male nurses … [Read more...]
If You Want A Job, Do Your Homework!
With the economy as it is and the nursing job market being tight, many nurses find themselves taking the first offer to have a job. You would be surprised how many nurses get into trouble in their job or with the JOBBoard working somewhere that is not a right fit for them. I suggest that if you’re looking for a job, do your homework on where you are applying and before you accept an offer to make an informed decision. If it is a nursing home, check out nursing homes under medicare.gov … [Read more...]
HELP! I Can’t Find A Job!
Things sure have changed a lot since I graduated from nursing school. When I got my degree, I interviewed at seven places and had seven job offers as a result. Unfortunately, that is not much of a reality anymore. A national survey found that 59% of new BSN graduates had job offers at the time of graduation and 89% had a job by four to six months after graduation. The same percentages are no longer true for a nursing diploma or associates degree today. In fact, if you attend a school that’s … [Read more...]
When Your License Is Put On Probation
Each year 7,000 nurses have some type of discipline placed on their license. My home State of Indiana has the highest number of nurses on probation. Other top contenders for that dubious title are Texas and Ohio. If you would like to see the discipline imposed in your State, check out the National Council of State Board of Nursing website (www.ncsbn.org) which captures all of the statistics on nurse license discipline. If your license is placed on probation, the Board wants to watch you to … [Read more...]
BEWARE: The Board Can Suspend Your License As An Emergency
Your license is a privilege and not a right. Just as your driver’s license can be suspended, so can your nursing license. The Board needs only to provide you with reasonable notice which could mean the day before or even, and I have seen it, the morning of a hearing. In the hearing the State must show that you are a clear and immediate danger to the public. If there is a situation with any concern that drugs are missing or you have criminal charges related to your honesty and trustworthiness or … [Read more...]
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