Nursing Q/A for Nurses and Students

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Nurse Beth

How can I be a more competitive applicant in Canada?

Hi everyone! I am from Canada! Im wondering if anyone in this community could share some insights about becoming a Registered Nurse (RN) in Canada. I graduated...

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Need an 8hr walking rounds checklist

by Nurse Beth, MSN

WHERE CAN I GET AN 8HR CNA WALKING ROUNDS SIGN OFF CHECKLIST

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Should I sue the CA BRN?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Long, drawn out probation with CA BRN. Both probation monitor and CA BRN derelict in following up, not providing current courses and current websites. After...

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What is the timeframe for obtaining an APRN initial license that r…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

What is the timeframe for obtaining an APRN initial license that requires an educational consultant in the Texas BON?

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Graduate of Hosanna College in Florida, what can I expect?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I WAS A STUDENT OF HOSANNA COLLEGE IN FLORIDA, I WAS A CLOSED PROGRAM OF 2020 STUDENT. BUT RIGHT NOW AM PREPARING FOR MY NCLEX IN NEW YORK. WHAT IS MY HOPE...

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Help, I am a brand new LPN grad and I am struggling in LTC

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a brand new LPN grad and I am struggling in LTC. I was training and thought Id be training for at least 2 weeks. Well they had a call off and threw me on...

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Can you please look at my resume?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a new RN. Would it be possible to send you my resume and can you tell me if I am a potential candidate?

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How to transition to psych nursing?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, I took two years off to raise my child and I have been away from the bedside since 2019. Before transitioning away from bedside, I was teaching...

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Is it legal to have just two LPN's on a MedSurg floor at night?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Is it legal to have just two LPNs on a MedSurg floor at night with the idea that you could use your telly monitor if an rRN or your house supervisor ,whos an...

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Is it legal to have just two LPN's on a MedSurg floor at night

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Is it legal to have just two LPNs on a MedSurg floor at night with the idea that you could use your telly monitor if an rRN or your house supervisor ,whos an...

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Nurse Graduate from Finland Faces Setback with CES Requirements—Wh…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello, I graduated as a nurse from Finland and applied for CES through CGFNS but they said my maternal health clinicals is not equivalent. So my certificate...

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Experienced home care RN wants to transition to hospital

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Experienced home care RN wanting transition to hospital RN. What advice do you have on how to apply and transition?

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Did I pass my NCLEX?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I gave my exam on Tuesday and finished around 5:40. Its Wednesday today and havent got the result yet. I am expecting it will come later. But will that effect...

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Should I do psych NP or FNP?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi, I am a nurse with 20 plus years experience. Med/surg., L&D, OR, management, public health and case management for the past 8 years in acute and SNF...

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Wants to challenge LVN board 17 years after graduation

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I graduated from the LVN program back in 2008. Unfortunately, I had never taken the state board exam since graduating. Obviously, a lot of time has passed...

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What questions should I expect on the Epic Inpatient Assistive Sta…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

What questions should I expect on the Epic Inpatient Assistive Staff (PCA/NA)?

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Do I have enough volunteer experience for nursing school?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am starting my applications for nursing school, but Im worried that I dont have enough volunteering in my belt to stand out. One program Im interested in has...

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What is the best course of action to take when a patient tells a f…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

What is the best course of action to take when a patient tells a false statement about you and your employer doesnt speak to you before they let you go?

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Is it possible for me to complete a program in another state while…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

My license is currently on probation no restrictions just quarterly evals on work performance but I wanted to go back for my RN is it possible for me to...

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Credential evaluation documents expired. Do I start over?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

My CES expired and my documents state that they were removed.Do I send documents a fresh?

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How to get a job in Psych?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi. Ive been a PICU, Urgent Care and School Nurse in my 17 years of nursing. Ive always had a passion for Psych Nursing. What can I, or do I have to do in...

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Is there a chance I can get in to nursing school?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Is there a chance I can get in? I apply next fall -My overall GPA is gonna be 3.6 or 3.64 and my pre req GPA might be a 3.44 or 3.55 depending on a class Im...

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Am I unmarketable with burned bridges?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have been a RN 16 years and lost my wife of 32 years 2 years ago, been fighting depression and anxiety, tried to get back into the work force for the last 8...

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Can I sue staff for giving me the right medication but wrong dosag…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Can I sue staff for giving me the right medication but wrong dosage?

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Must retake NCLEX-how long should I prep?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, I am in the process of obtaining my license in my new home state of Hawaii after nearly 10 years out of nursing (I worked as an RN for 18 years...