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I AM LICENSE IN NORTH CAROLINA, I WENT TO SCHOOL IN FLORIDA, THE IS IS ACCREDITED, BUT ONLY APPROVED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA, I LIVE IN CALIFORNIA, AND THE...

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Can magnet hospital require 62 yr old RN to complete BSN?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Can magnet status hospitals require a 62 year old nurse with 33 years of experience to complete BSN- currently RN.? The nurse has been at the magnet facility...

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Charged with trespassing-will this affect my license?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Beth, I recently received a trespassing from (an American Indian) casino. Will the effect my RN License?

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Teacher is giving diabetic students candy and principal is dissemi…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am struggling with this incident that has been recurring. I work as a school nurse and have a diabetic student. A few days ago, one of her teachers gave them...

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Help did I make a mistake registering for the NCLEX?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Beth a very important query.Im very anxious about this.I registered on NCLEX website for exam and paid as well 200USD.I thought this the way.Now I dont know...

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What should be my motivation for me to be a pediatric nurse?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

What should be my motivation for me to be a pediatric nurse

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as a 40yr old working mother, should I get my RN?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

In the early stages of my career, I gained extensive experience as a medical assistant through on-the-job training, although I wasnt formally certified....

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I have my DNP and I graduated, what do I need to obtain a post DNP…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have my DNP and I graduated, what do I need to obtain a post DNP certification?

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New grad LVN is discouraged finding a job

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I am a semi new grad LVN Ive had a few job here and there but nothing that has truly stuck. Ive always wanted to be a nurse but now that I am...

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what study materials do need for the Canadian CBA and SLE?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a Ghanaian seeking to work in Canada BC and would like to ask fellow nurses who have taken the cba and sle for study materials. Thank you

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After 20 years what job can I do to relax more?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have been an RN for over 20 years. I am looking for a part time position preferably utilizing my RN because of salary. I did hospice for my whole of my...

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Based on my LVN experience, am I qualified to sit for RN boards?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have been an LVN 25 years and Was in an RN program 40 years ago I completed 1 and 1/2 years of a 2 year program. I have since earned my BA in Human...

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Will hospitals accept applications from nurses in recovery or with…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi there! I am and have been a nurse since 1985(yes Im trying to there in age LOL) I hair a bit on my license over 20 years ago. I am a recovering alcohol with...

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Reported to BON for inappropriate conduct

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi , I was working on my probationary period at one of unionized organization, where I was encountered with one of student and we had talk 3 times and while...

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What job is there for former addicted nurse?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello, I am a former nurse who made a major mistake regarding addiction. It is a mistake I will always regret. It took me time but I have been sober for years...

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Should I take this new job?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello. There is a question I want to ask you that confuses me. I wanted to change jobs recently and found another job besides my current one, but Im undecided...

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Should I train as a PCT or CNA?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a Phlebotomist, my end goal is DNP. While going to school and to pay for school should I get training as a CNA or PCT? I have my associates in medical...

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Do I have to sign a collaborative agreement?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Do I have to sign a collaborative agreement if I no longer want the job? Will this breach my contract?

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How can I get better at documentation?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

How to get better with documentation? I have problems putting it into words. I had recently had resident die on my shift putting it all together from how he...

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How long after a nursing incident can you report to the nursing bo…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

How long after a nursing incident can you report to the nursing board

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Will I get fired for drug diversion over missing Klonopin?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

So my manager got a report from our omnicell that said I pulled 2 klonopins for my patient and only one was scanned. I am sure I only pulled one of them as...

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Can I be forced to go back to school?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

My hospital switched companies. We were told at the time that we would be required to advance our education which wasnt true. I am now being asked to sign a...

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Should I quit residency after 2 weeks for a better offer?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Should I Quit My Residency after only 2 weeks? So after searching for jobs for 2 months after passing my NCLEX, I struggled to find anything...

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As an NP am I liable working as an RN?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

If I became an NP in California. And I did bedside nursing as an RN, what are the legal risks? I am told that I am legally responsible for all the RNs on that...

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Can I go straight to NP as a new grad?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a new grad BSN registered nurse. I would like to go straight into NP school. I worked as an LPN for 8 years, 6 months bedside and the rest home health...