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Preparation for Licensure

May 10, 2022 / / 0 Comments

I feel like I slowly got better at ATI. Sometime I feel like the questions didn’t make sense or had multiple answers that were correct. I know it’s about the “most” correct answer but sometimes I thought ATI was incorrect. Honestly, as the semester progressed, I wanted to get through ATI faster and I feel like I didn’t pay as much attention to the questions as I should have. 

So far, I haven’t yet adopted any self-care strategies to prepare for the NCLEX, I know I will need to but as summer approaches I find myself wanting to be outside more and garden and I think being outside more will be a part of some of my self-care strategies as the NCLEX comes near.

I think I will review the ATI text and some of the concepts that I know I have struggled with throughout nursing school such as mother-baby and pediatrics. I’ve also thought about purchasing UWorld as I’ve heard that that is a really great resource for preparing for the NCLEX.

Attaining and Protecting Professional Nursing License

April 3, 2022 / / 0 Comments

I intend to become licensed in Maine but potentially work in New Hampshire. My understanding is that these are compact states so I’m not concerned about the process of attaining licensure. The process for Maine licensure is done online (web-based) and does not require a school transcript.  A background check and fingerprinting must be completed by the Maine Department of Public Safety and the FBI. 

The state of Maine has the Medical Professionals Health Program (MPHP) for those of whom who are struggling with addiction. The MPHP assists medical professionals in developing strategies for treatment, helping them return to successful professional careers. Report to the DEA, Attorney General’s Office, and licensing boards. Any health care personnel must report, in writing, within 60 days, to the disciplined practitioner’s board or authority if there is suspected or proven impairment. 

I will protect my license by following the Maine Board of Nursing and hospital policies. I also think that with the Radonda Vaught case, there is a lot of speculation about a hospital’s support of its staff and the ability to self-report medical mistakes without the fear of repercussion. With that being said, I think it is critical to obtain liability insurance for my nursing license to not only protect my patients but also myself.

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