From Conviction to Compassion: Can You Nurse Your Way to Redemption?
Applying to nursing school is a daunting task, which can be even harder if you have a prior conviction. It’s normal to feel discouraged and uncertain about pursuing your dream of becoming a nurse. However, a prior conviction does not necessarily mean that you will be denied entry into nursing school. In fact, many individuals …
Read MoreThe Consequences of Refusing a Drug Test for Nurses: Understanding the Risks and Implications
Drug testing is a common practice in many industries, including the healthcare sector, where it is crucial to maintain the safety and well-being of patients. For nurses, being asked to take a drug test by their employer is a routine procedure designed to ensure that they are not under the influence of drugs or alcohol …
Read MoreIs It Worth It to Get Your DUI Expunged?
If you are a nurse with a DUI conviction, we need to talk. You might be on probation or not allowed to work at all. If it happened long enough ago that you are back to work, you may still have this cloud hanging over you. Or maybe you recently finished nursing school, and …
Read MoreWhat Texas Student Nurses with a DUI Conviction Need to Know Before Applying for a Nursing Job
If you are a student nurse that been recently convicted of a DUI, you are no doubt very nervous about what this means for the career you have been working so hard toward. The good news is, while this is a grave matter, your career doesn’t have to be over before it even starts. …
Read MoreDon’t Let a Holiday Party Get You in Trouble
The holidays are a magical mix of fun and enthusiasm. Holiday parties are a great time to let loose and enjoy the excitement. However, as an RN, celebrating too hard might just get you in trouble. It’s estimated that during Christmas and the two days around it, there are roughly 32 accidents a day …
Read MoreAttention Nurses! If You Drink This Holiday Season, Order a Ride Home
What’s one of the quickest ways to put a damper on your holidays? No, not your in-laws. Worse actually. It’s a DUI. We want to ensure this serious charge is top-of-mind for all nurses this holiday season. We don’t want to put a damper on your merriness, but we want to make sure you’re thinking …
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