Nursing Q/A for Nurses and Students

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Nurse Beth

New grad LPN disillusioned with job options-SNF, LTC or Home Care

Need Non Bedside Job Options for New Grad LPN in a Southern State. Im disappointed with my options: SNF, LTC, or Home Care. Burned out with all these three....

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If you quit the Recovering Professional Program in SC, are you fre…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

If you quit the RPP program in SC, are you free to reinstate your nursing license without interference from RPP or the nursing board after ten years time has...

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How can I balance nursing school and working full-time?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Im planning to start VN program next year in January 2025 and work full time so that I will be able to pay the bills. VN program is Monday through Friday from...

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Management forcing 63 residents on medication aides

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, I am currently working as a L1MA/CMT here in Missouri at a Assisted Living facility and Im wondering if theres anything I can do about...

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LPN with misdemeanor charge involving paint on couch cushions

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi, Im an lpn and have a misdemeanor charge (paint on couch cushions that I purchased for family member in 2021-I wasnt arrested) and in the process of getting...

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Do I have to pay for ATT and again for NCLEX registration?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

If I have paid Pearson for my ATT exam ,am I going to pay another money for NCLEX registration exam?

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Would defiant trespassing charge and a criminal mischief charge af…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Would defiant trespassing charge and a criminal mischief charge affect my registered nurse license?

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Retired nurse wants to become a Parish Nurse

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Where can I take a class in parish or Chaplin nurse. I am a retire nurse after 28 yes and want to help patients in the hospital or homes who need spiritual...

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Failed HESI and kicked out by school

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I failed HESI exit and my school refused totally to take me back and its an adventist private university which is very expensive May you advice what to do and...

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Cured after Stage 4 lung cancer, how to get back in the game?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I had to quit 8 yrs ago because of stg 4 lung cancer. I was supposed to die. Major sick. Lets hear it for immunotherapy!!. The doctor says Im cured. No...

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Put on probation, can I get a license in another state?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I was put on probation in 2018 because when it was time to renew my license, I didnt disclose that I had been fired. I tried very many places to get hired but...

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My co-worker refuses to trade shifts with me

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I accepted a position 3 years ago, working Monday and Friday 7-7P as an infusion nurse. My worker who works opposite me on T/W/Th has been there for 13 years,...

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Threatened with patient abandonment

by Nurse Beth, MSN

My employer caused me to be too emotional to feel safe continuing my job and I told them I could not work like this, in this state, and I passed the assignment...

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US NP programs that accept Canadian students?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Looking for advise on US NP programs that accept Canadian prospective students

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What are the consequences for not applying for a new compact state…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have a compact RN license that is coming up for renewal next month. About 8 months ago we moved to another compact state and I changed my new address within...

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It took 6 tries and 12 years to pass NCLEX but I can't find a good…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

It took me about 6 tries to pass my NCLEX exam in a 12 year span. I was lucky to land a job even having graduated so long ago on a telemtry unit. I was...

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My body cannot take bedside nursing anymore

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have been a RN, ADN for 9 years. I did travel nursing for 6 years and now I am burnt out from bedside nursing. I worked night shift some but mainly day shift...

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Should I work in the Philippines as an RN or in Hong Kong as a nur…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I havent worked on the bedside for over a decade. I passed my NCLEX and got an offer to work in the US. They require me to get some experience (until my visa...

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Applied to test in two states, tired of waiting

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I tested with one state already where I still have chances to test but re-applied with another state and they are taken so much time for them to process and...

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Moving to a different country for my husband but I don't want to g…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi nurse Beth, Im currently reaching the end of my first year post qualification as a dual registered child and mental health nurse. My degree was an...

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Hoping to walk again after breaking my neck, what jobs are there f…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I got my BSN in 2001 and have worked in hospice, home care and a.few other specialties through my long and interesting career. Due to a fall back in Mar 24, I...

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Can I be accepted to nursing school with Battery, Trespassing and …

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Ive applied to Nursing college & Im unsure if I will be accepted into the program due to my criminal record. I have a 7 year old Battery & Criminal...

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I'm an excellent nurse but was denied a promotion, should I appeal…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Im a BSN with 30 years of experience, the last 21 years Ill be working in VA hospital. The last 20 years were dedicated to intensive care unit and this last...

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Student asks about use of alcohol when giving injection

by Nurse Beth, MSN

What to do after applying injection. Is it must to rub the area or to push it and put there alcohol swap, thanks.

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Victim of wild accusations and concerned about being reported to t…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Good evening Nurse Beth, I am a nurse for 43 years, working in a hospital for last 9 years I have my BSN for 20 plus years and my CEN for 15 years I have been...