Nursing Q/A for Nurses and Students

Looking for answers to popular questions? You found it.

Nurse Beth

RN from South Africa asks if she'll need refresher courses in Texa…

Hi Nurse Beth I am an RN from South Africa been USA since 2023. I have Illinois active RN license since passing NCLEX in 2018. I have never worked in USA as RN...

Nurse Beth

How to become a direct-entry midwife

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi there, Im interested in becoming a direct entry midwife and Im trying to understand the pathway to apply to a program in the United States. Could you...

Nurse Beth

Which states are friendly to foreign nurses ?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a new permanent resident nurse midwife from West Africa. Which states are friendly to foreign nurses to pass the NCLEX, secondly, which evaluation agent...

Nurse Beth

Is nursing school too stressful to get a kitten?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth I am currently on a half gap year and will be starting nursing school in January. I thought its the perfect time to get a kitten. I had her for 4...

Nurse Beth

Are Registered Nurses in Intellectual Disability recognised in Can…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Speciality in Intellectual Disability and registered as RNID since 2009. I am considering relocating to Canada to...

Nurse Beth

International nurse has trouble passing English proficiency exam, …

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello, I am a nursing student from Africa, I studied all my courses in English with good grades, CGFNS already evaluated my credentials and was sent to the...

Nurse Beth

Discouraged while waiting for US BON response

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I didnt obtain a Philippine license because I am U.S. citizen and werent planning to work in the Philippines—I submitted all requirements already (apostile,...

Nurse Beth

Narcotic keys sitting out, mold, mice and missing nurses-should I …

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I have worked in the same nursing home for eight years. I used to be full time, and was even the unit manager for a little while. When I had...

Nurse Beth

Am I too old at 60 to go for my RN?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have been struggling with this question because of my age 60. Ive been an LPN for 34 years. My dream was always to become an RN but because of time and money...

Nurse Beth

What should I expect in interview looking for a preceptor for my c…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi I have to complete a RN Refresher course as I am a Stale Nurse. Part of the refresher program is securing my own clinical location (for 160 hrs w a...

Nurse Beth

Does this sound like my boss is getting ready to fire me?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I recently began a job on an observation unit. A patient who was a retired nurse submitted a note to my supervisor stating that in her opinion, I was not...

Nurse Beth

School nurse does not want to float

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a school nurse in NYS- I have an assigned school with students who have existing health issues, diabetes, etc. I have been asked to float from my school...

Nurse Beth

How to get into ICU as an ER nurse with 4 years of experience?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

How to get into ICU as an ER nurse with 4 years of experience? In bay area CA

Nurse Beth

Is it too late for me at 50?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

It has always been my dream to become a surgical nurse with an emphasis on wound care, such as an RN first assist. Is it too late for me at 50?

Nurse Beth

Is it too late for me at 50?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

It has always been my dream to become a surgical nurse with an emphasis on wound care, such as an RN first assist. Is it too late for me at 50?

Nurse Beth

Fired from my previous job, will my new employer find out?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi, I am a recent nursing school graduate and have accepted a nursing job. The only problem is that I was fired from my previous job as a tech and I am deemed...

Nurse Beth

International nurse asks "Can I be a midwife in the States?'

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I trained in Nigeria as an RN with a Bsc as well as RM but specialised in Medical-Surgical, relocated to UK got licensed as an RN, worked a year in recovery...

Nurse Beth

Passed NCLEX in 2011 but never worked as an RN, how to get started…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, I graduated with an accelerated degree in nursing in 2011. I passed the NCLEX a month later. I never worked as a nurse because I suddenly hit a...

Nurse Beth

Passed NCLEX in 2011 but never worked as an RN, how to get started…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, I graduated with an accelerated degree in nursing in 2011. I passed the NCLEX a month later. I never worked as a nurse because I suddenly hit a...

Nurse Beth

How can I be a more competitive applicant in Canada?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

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...

Nurse Beth

Need an 8hr walking rounds checklist

by Nurse Beth, MSN

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

Nurse Beth

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...

Nurse Beth

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?

Nurse Beth

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...

Nurse Beth

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...