Nursing Q/A for Nurses and Students

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Nurse Beth

Gave the wrong breastmilk to infant, reprimanded and afraid I may …

Hello Beth, Three years ago I made a terrible mistake of giving the wrong breastmilk to an infant in the NICU. This incident happened in Nevada. I was...

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Hate bedside nursing, what jobs can I do with 1 year experience?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have a BSN and have worked in an ICU setting close to a year. I had to leave for personal reasons. I really hate bedside nursing. I see post on non bedside...

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One year after licensing, how can I land a residency position?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Nurse Beth, I am a recent BSN graduate, obtained my license in October 2024. Ive struggled to get into a new grad residency from the beginning. I even...

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Assigned to home health client with feces on floor

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello, I am back to work after an 8-year break and am a new home health case manager. I have just been assigned a case I havent been to yet but have been told...

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Long-term care or clinic for new LPN?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello! I recently passed the NCLEX-PN and have been seeking job opportunities for the LPN position. I have been offered a job in long term care/ rehab or a...

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Stressed from pediatric oncology needs career advice

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Nurse Beth , Im here again. I have listened to your advice before and now I would like to get advice again. I am a pediatric oncology and bone marrow...

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CNA on no rehire list, what to do?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Im a CNA who was pregnant at the time of employment with a nursing home. I was sent to the hospital because I was severely dehydrated and could not keep...

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Should I do BSN or direct-entry MSN?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have my BA in biochemistry, do you suggest I get my MEPN or BSN? I want to have as much experience possible and am wondering if I can work as a RN in my MEPN...

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Retired RN wants to get back into work force, preferably Home Heal…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a retired RN with an active Oklahoma RN License and all necessary required CEUs completed. I worked at Saint Francis Hospital from June 1984 until...

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Wants to attend online MDS course

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I would like to attend a online MDS course I would love some recommendations preferably a self paced course

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I might lose my nursing license, is it worth saving?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I might lose my nursing license, Im wondering if its worth saving?

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Wants to go to nursing school but terrified of hurting someone

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am looking to go into nursing. I just met with my local tech college and discussed how to get out of my current career (finance). I was suggested going for a...

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Should I get an attorney after failing NCLEX x 3?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi, I am a graduate nurse since 2020. I went to a good nursing school and did not pass my exit and the owner refused to send my name even for LPN. When she was...

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Workplace violence and Sexual harassment! What should I do?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Workplace violence and Sexual harassment! What should I do?

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Prison nurse worries they violated HIPAA

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I work in NYS Prison. I was discussing an inmate with our office assistant when there was another employee present who no longer works in our office. I felt...

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International MD wants to become a nurse

by Nurse Beth, MSN

If I am an international MD(30 years of experience)+ have an ENT specialization, need to have a job in CA. Cant I be in any ways eligible to become a nurse ?

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Job delayed due to background check

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi! I do have an offer letter and should start my job last month, but the thing is my start date is delayed until now due to international background checking....

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What courses are considered for the thirty-unit option

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I would like to know what courses are considered for the thirty-unit option and how they are calculated by units.

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Asylum seeker wants to become an RN, asking advice

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Im a 21-year-old international student currently residing in Illinois and awaiting the outcome of my asylum application. Because of my status, Im not eligible...

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Can I Continue My Nursing Career With Mobility Issues?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have mobility issues with my legs and even applied for disability,but was denied. they stated I could still work with my hands. I have been a nurse for 25+...

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Looking for a remote job that pays well.

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Beth, I am looking for a remote job that pays well. Do you have a suggestion for career advice? Should I contact a nurse recruiter?

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How to land a job after 15 year hiatus

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a reentry nurse, after having been away from the bedside for over 15 years. I maintained my license all of the years I was away from practice, and I...

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Stay in a Stressful Job for Career Growth or Move for Family and L…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Beth! I am a somewhat new nurse in a bit of a predicament. I am about one year into practice on a specialty PCU, day shift. My ultimate goals are to be...

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Is it too late for me to take NCLEX?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I got my eligibility for RN exam in oct 1 2024 to sep 30 2025 but I got pregnant and gave birth to my child in march 2024 . because I could not have time to...

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Should single Mom get LPN first or RN?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am single mom of a 3yr old with truly no village. I am trying to decide if going for my LPN first is better for me than trying for the RN when Im not certain...