Nursing Q/A for Nurses and Students

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Nurse Beth

How long do I give a job a chance before I decide to quit?

How long do I give a job a chance before I decide to quit? I recently left my job as a ER peds nurse. I really enjoyed the patient population and parts of the...

Nurse Beth

Terminated- how much to include in my BON essay?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, I am reaching out for some guidance to a positive response for my nursing application. I was terminated from a job from the company while...

Nurse Beth

How to become a HEDIS nurse abstractor?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello I am looking for information on how to become a HEDIS nurse abstractor. I am looking for an employer that will provide training or a training program...

Nurse Beth

What path should I follow to practice as a midwife in Illinois or …

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Im a foreign qualified registered nurse and midwife with 30 years midwifery experience, having worked independently in a midwifery led unit in my home country...

Nurse Beth

Is it illegal to mention nurses names when charting on a patient?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Is it illegal to mention nurses names when charting on a patient?

Nurse Beth

Can I challenge the LVN exam?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have been a MA for 27 years co-worker keep telling me that I can challenge the test to become a LVN. Is this true? I find this hard to believe.

Nurse Beth

English-speaking nurse not allowed to waive English Proficiency ex…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I am applying for a VisaScreen and would like to inquire about the possibility of waiving the English Proficiency Requirement. I have been...

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Is being convicted of driving while using your cellphone going to …

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Is being convicted of driving while using your cellphone going to be a problem with BON?

Nurse Beth

How long should I give myself to orient on a unit before I feel li…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a nurse with two years experience and pediatric ED and I just got a new job and adult MedSurg. How long should I give myself to orientate on a unit before...

Nurse Beth

Interviewing for a job with narc restrictions

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Good afternoon, Im an LPN of 40 years and just recently became narc restricted, I have been attending meets working a program however, Id like to work, I have...

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Foreign nurse seeks CRNA program

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Good day ma Ma, I am undergraduate studying medical laboratory science in Madonna University Nigeria. Can I become a Certified Registered Nurse Anaesthesia in...

Nurse Beth

Obtained RN license but kept working as CNA

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I obtained an RN license and have never used it. I stayed in the field as a CNA in long term care and then did home health also as a CNA. I have paid the fee...

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ADN RN wants to advance education

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello.. I have practiced as an RN for 24 years. I have my ADN and want to advance my career. I have several questions: If I can do RN to MSN bridge, is that a...

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Filipino nurse wants to work in Austrailia

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi! Im a Filipino Nurse working as Enrolled Nurse in Singapore for 6 years. Im a registered nurse in the Philippines. May I know the pathway on how to apply as...

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Foreign nurse needs help with process

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Am a foreign educated nurse and am currently doing my visa screening process. I did my ces report last year with josef sylny and associates but am applying for...

Nurse Beth

Needs help submitting clinical hours

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Im having trouble understanding how to submit direct care hours for my practicum in nursing education

Nurse Beth

Failed HESI what school will take me ?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I completed my BSN program but could not graduate after failing HESI exit The school cant take me back now the four years I attended school are wasted Is there...

Nurse Beth

Is there a Nurse Practitioner Program that will accept internation…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Any school that will accept international transcript for online Nurse Practitioner Program?

Nurse Beth

Convicted of contributing to the delinquency of a minor

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I was an LPN for 11 years and graduated with my Associates for RN in 2010. In 2010 just before graduating I was convicted of contributing to the delinquency of...

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Hospital refuses to hire nurse but demands scholarship repayment

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello I have a question, I am a new nurse graduated last year, before I did my NCLEX I was hired by an hospital which I am contracted with so I am a...

Nurse Beth

Does RN in CA get disability or work comp in California?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Does RN in CA get disability or work comp in california. And how much is it?

Nurse Beth

Is Health Services Administration a good degree for LPN?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Im a lpn in school for bachelor in health services administration. Is that a good fit

Nurse Beth

Horrible anxiety when giving meds

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have horrible anxiety administering meds. I worry that Ill mess up and harm/kill my patient which is obviously not the goal as a nurse. Ive been working in a...

Nurse Beth

Can I work as a CNA as an experienced RN?RN with

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a BSN holder in Nursing with 8 years of bedside experience. Can I apply for a CNA nurse job in the USA?

Nurse Beth

Need help finding remote LVN work or deciding to inactivate licens…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have been an LPN for 20 years. About 4 years ago I just needed a break from bedside nursing. I took night classes and got my CPC. I have been coding from...