Board stipulations

If you are under stipulations by your Board of Nursing, here are some helpful hints for a Board Order/Stipulations/Restrictions:

-Make sure you understand what is being required of you. Read the Board's Order completely and ask questions as needed.

-Be sure that you comply in all aspects with the Order/Stipulations/Restrictions because the Board gets very angry with nurses that agree to certain stipulations or restrictions and then fails to adhere to those stipulations or restrictions.

-Keep a record of all conversations you have with the Board staff (name, date, time and exactly what was said). If the conversation was important, follow it up with a letter detailing your recollection and understanding of the conversation.

-When sending in any information or documents, send them by certified mail, return receipt requested so that you know when the Board receives it.

-If documents have to be filed with the Board by employers or supervisors, set up a way for your employer/supervisor to notify you when the report/document has been sent to the Board so that you can ensure that the report/documents are sent in timely.

-Set up a calendar system so that you can keep track of deadlines and submission requirements.

-If you are subject to drug screens, have a system (calendar, another person) to check that you called in as required each day. Also, be VERY CAREFUL with EVERYTHING that you put in your mouth because you could hurt your sobriety record.

-Do not wait until the last month to obtain any required courses. Many approved providers give a limited number of courses per year and so it is better to take any required courses immediately so that you do not miss out.

-Keep the Board informed of any changes in your address or phone numbers.

-Keep copies of all documents in an easily retrievable, organized manner.