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Nurse Beth

I made a med error; got fired and my job is reporting me to BON. W…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I made a med error; got fired and my job is reporting me to BON. What do I do.?

Nurse Beth

Would I be able to work in the NICU as a LVN?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Im having a hard time deciding which path to take. My mom was telling me that I should move back home and focus on getting my ADN at the local college. Im...

Nurse Beth

Is it a career mistake to go from ER to Urgent Care?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Im an ER nurse with 10 months experience in ER. Im extremely burnt out and ready for a change. The only offer I have at the moment is for an urgent care. I am...

Nurse Beth

Nurse addict asks "Should I just pursue a different profession?"

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I was first licensed as an lpn and then RN in Illinois. Moved to Indiana for a NLC license. The Indiana license along with my NLC license was revoked. But my...

Nurse Beth

Did not pass Nursing Professional Development certification exam, …

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, Earlier this week, I took the Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) exam and unfortunately did not pass. I used external study resources but...

Nurse Beth

Account suspended by ATI, unable to take the TEAS

by Nurse Beth, MSN

if someone is unable to take the TEAS test due to ATI using their descretion and suspended the persons account despite trying to appeal and call os there a way...

Nurse Beth

Wants to be a clinical research nurse

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I hold a bachelors degree in nursing and a postgraduate diploma in clinical research and regulatory affairs from India. I do have clinical experience as...

Nurse Beth

New grad wants OR...or psych

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Im currently an RN with 1 year experience. Im really interested in working in the OR or psych. Id like to apply for positions within the hospital I already...

Nurse Beth

How do I get into Utilization Review after doing direct patient ca…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

How do I get into Utilization Review after doing direct patient care for 30 yrs?

Nurse Beth

Can I get a nursing job that lets me keep the Sabbath?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi, I am considering attending nursing school, primarily because I am interested in working in pediatrics. I have a lot of experience with children, including...

Nurse Beth

Can't find job with restricted license

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a RN with 26 years experience. I got DWI X 2 and did not report them to the Tx BON. I was given a restricted license for 2 years. The most damaging is...

Nurse Beth

Hostile environment in ICU

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have a new ICU nursing job. I understand that is is a tough job, and I need to learn a lot of new assessment skills and know how to react fast when a patient...

Nurse Beth

How Can I Transition Out of Bedside Nursing After Struggling with …

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Beth, I have been feeling quite alone at home, and have been on medical leave for 4 years from working during covid. I I was new to the unit and just...

Nurse Beth

International nurse asks about visa screening

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi, Im registered nurse..I got 6.5 overall band score with 7 in speaking and 6 in reading, writing and listening. Can I proceed for cgfns visa screening...

Nurse Beth

How do I manage getting my RN license in NH while still working pe…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Beth! Long time follower here. Im an LPN, about to graduate with my RN. I am currently licensed as an LPN in MA, but I moved to NH before nursing school and...

Nurse Beth

Retired- is it OK to not renew my LPN license?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Im retired for 2 yrs almost 68 and so not plan to renew my LPN license will not work in nursing too old. Is it OK to let license not renewal

Nurse Beth

Can I reuse my $90.00 trach after I clean it

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a veteran and have had my trach for 5 years this May, (laryngeal cancer), I am having issues with constant trach plugging, on the end of my trach, it...

Nurse Beth

Is this false documentation?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I work for a home healthcare agency as an agency certified trach vent LPN. Apparently they have been pressuring me to document things at the end of my shift...

Nurse Beth

I'm an RN from the Philippines and just arrived here in California…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Im an RN from the Philippines and just arrived here in California, how do I get licensed here? Do I get reciprocated and can apply for a job as an RN?

Nurse Beth

How do I get a part time nursing job if on probation?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

How do I get a part time nursing job if on probation?

Nurse Beth

Is it normal for a retired paramedic with an active RN license to …

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a retired Paramedic and have had an active RN license for 12 yrs but have never worked as an RN. I moved to a different state, the new state is requiring...

Nurse Beth

Seeking preceptor in New York

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Good day! I hope this message finds you well. I am a final-year BSN student at Grand Canyon University (GCU). As part of my program requirements, I am seeking...

Nurse Beth

Do I need to disclose previous arrests if only my third DWI led to…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have a Felony DWI from 10 years ago. In my statement will I need to include information on the first two arrests? Or will they only require the 3rd - which...

Nurse Beth

I desperately need this job-help me with interview tips!

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi. I have recently resigned/retired from my previous job as a charge RN on an extremely busy and high acuity unit. The reason that I did so is unimportant but...

Nurse Beth

Should I start working at an agency as a new grad?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Do you advise a graduate Nurse to start working with an agency, or work as a direct staff in the organisation, it seems like Agency are the one recruiting