Nursing Q/A for Nurses and Students

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Nurse Beth

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

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...

Nurse Beth

Admitted diverting drugs, lost job, can I still get my PTO?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi, I recently admitted to my job that I was diverting for last 3-4 months and resigned and self reported to BON. I am close to retiring age so have no...

Nurse Beth

Can I be a nurse if I admit I abused alcohol?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Would I have restrictions on my future nursing license if I admit that I have abused alcohol? If I have to do meetings and drug tests, would that have to be...

Nurse Beth

What track should I choose for FNP?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am deciding if I should go back to school to become an NP but I cant decide for which track. I am currently a pediatric RN. I always thought I would want to...

Nurse Beth

NP investigated for receiving IV fluids without a doctor's order

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a NP in Wy. I got notified an expired RN license in kansas was investigated for receiving IV fluids without a doctors order at a Christmas...

Nurse Beth

Do I need an L&D background to be a CNM?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am charting my course to becoming a CNM. I currently hold a background in med-surg and psychiatric nursing and am currently training as a doula. Is it...

Nurse Beth

Dropped from nursing school due to DUI

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have a felony, and I was accepted into the nursing program with this Felony its for a DUI now I have been dropped from the program because they cant find a...

Nurse Beth

Reported to BON for starting IV on self during Hurricane Helene

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I had to stay at hospital due to Hurricane Helene and all roads closed to my home. Unable to contact family, unaware of their safety, and stressed out. Was...

Nurse Beth

I'm lost and stuck in deciding my career-help!

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Im currently a paraprofessional and Im also in college to get my certificate in early childhood education. I took time off after I graduated in may 2023...

Nurse Beth

Are there any nursing career options for me? RN for 11 years, stro…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Are there any nursing career options for me? RN for 11 years, stroke in May 2024

Nurse Beth

As an L&D RN, can I do home visits without MD oversight?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

After retiring of decades in L& D & postpartum, I opened a small business in California teaching childbirth & breastfeeding prenatally &...

Nurse Beth

Can I pursue an MPhil in Microbiology after nursing graduation?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Im a nursing student and Im not much satisfied with the work orientation n responsibilities of nurses at clinical sight n previously I was doing Bs mlt n I...

Nurse Beth

Passed NCLEX but denied licensure due to Florida school

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Nurse Beth. I passed all of my nursing courses, but failed the exit exam. I know that this exam weighs different from school-school. I have talked to...

Nurse Beth

Worried about LTC provided for patient with trach

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a family member of a patient that has a trach and is being considered for discharge to a LTC facility for rehabilitation. We are very worried about the...

Nurse Beth

Is taking this photo a HIPAA violation?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Is it a hippa violation, if an employee takes a photo of poor and unsanitary conditions of a patient to document how another nurse left the patient in horrific...

Nurse Beth

I have a CES report from ERES .Does Virginia board of nursing acce…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have a CES report from ERES .Does Virginia board of nursing accept evaluations from them?

Nurse Beth

Does the CGFNS requirement for two years of work experience in the…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi nurse Beth! I am an American citizen studying BSN in the Gulf Medical University, United Arab Emirates because my mother is deployed here for the next...

Nurse Beth

Is it possible to tutor nursing students without going through an …

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Is it possible to tutor nursing students without going through an agency or educational institution?

Nurse Beth

Nigerian nurse wants to work in Trinidad

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Am a Registered Nurse from Nigeria, what are the requirements for to migrate and work in Trinidad.

General Nursing

Will getting my BSN from an accredited nursing school cover my ASN…

by Yeka

I am currently enrolled in an accredited nursing school to get my BSN. (RN-BSN), but I recently graduated from a Florida nursing school that was approved when...

Nurse Beth

What does a surgical/trauma nurse do?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I looking at a job change and I am wondering if you could provide any insight into what a surgical/trauma RN does?

Nurse Beth

Stressed, overwhelmed and depressed by job

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have always been a high anxiety person, who was never confident in my skills. I have some disabilities and it takes me a bit to process what I am being asked...

Nurse Beth

Struggling in an accelerated nursing program

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Im struggling in an accelerated nursing program. I withdrew one class and Im failing in another. Do you have any helpful tips or what I should do to improve ?...

Nurse Beth

Can I take LPN school with severe test anxiety?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am very nervous about entering LPN course because of the exam. I have test anxiety. Ive always done poorly in school because and I have difficulty with...

Nurse Beth

Do NYC and NJ endorse LPN licenses got from challenging the NCLEX …

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Does NYC and NJ endorse LPN licenses got from challenging the NCLEX by RN students who do not pass the HESI