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Western Governors University (WGU) - Anyone tried their online RN …

I am interested in an online only RN-BSN program. Dont really want to go back to school at my age, but I feel underappreciated and overworked and hoping...

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License suspended for failure to pay taxes

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a Masters prepared RN and disabled veteran. My Illinois license was suspended 2 years ago for a failure to pay state income taxes. I dont have the money...

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Falsely accused of drug diversion

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Anyone here who is also innocent of drug diversion but was falsely accused and terminated? Can the BON take a license away even though theres no diversion at...

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I give 2,640 meds to 35-40 residents by noon

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi. I am a nurse who recently retired,but I got bored. A friend told me about an assisted living facility 2 mins from my new home that was desperately...

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At my age it is too hard to work in SNF

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have been an LPN for 34 years and currently not working. I have been trying to find a work at home job or something easier then I have done. I used to work...

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License expired, can I take state boards again?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

License expired can take state boards again?

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Practicing before obtaining official license

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Recently moved from California was hired at a rehab place went thru orientation and some traning,was discovered I needed a temp license was in the process if...

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Australian nurse asks if they have to take the NCLEX

by Nurse Beth, MSN

If I were to work in America, and I had studied in Australia and have had 2 years of working experience, would I need to do an NCLEX test?

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5 years out of work needs refresher course

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Licensed in Wisconsin. Been out of work for than 5 years. I live in Minnesota. I need to take An approved RN refresher course online. Has to include clinical.

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Does IV bags absorb marking pen ink?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Does vacoliters / IV bags absorb marking pen ink?

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Failed NCLEX X2, attended FL school, what to do?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have my transcript and ASN certificate from school in Florida, I have done my NCLEX twice,and was about registering for the 3rd one when Newyork board of...

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Is going through Intervention Program worth it?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Is it best to contact a lawyer before signing a (FL Intervention Program for Nurses) contract? I am 3 years sober, but they are requiring 4 sessions per week...

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How to write a nurse proficiency for VA

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Got a job offer at the VA hospital .Confused on how to write this nurse proficiency. Need a outline on what to do.

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70 yr old RN wants less stressful job

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a MSN getting ready to retire. I am looking for a not so stressful healthcare parttime possibly remote job that would be nice. I am 70 so not gonna work...

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Please help-how can I deal with difficult patients?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

How can I deal with difficult patients?

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Fired for patient abandonment

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I recently left my shift extremely ill after informing the in-house supervisor of the same. He refused to do a narcotic count and I left without counting. Of...

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Is public health a better work-life balance?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I feel burnt out as a nurse, but we have bills to pay for a home! Im considering leaving Home Health to go into Public Health for a better work-life balance. I...

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Is it legal to have a hidden video cam in a patient rooms without …

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Is it legal to have a hidden video cams in a patient rooms without the nurses knowledge?

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LVN wants career in public health

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am an Lvn and I decided I would really love to get into public health nursing for my career specialty versus doing any bedside patient care. My question is...

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How to transfer license from Ontario to Manitoba

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hii, I was an international nurse got registered as RN in ontario month ago. Now I want to transfer my RN license from Ontario to Manitoba. Do I need to do...

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NP locked into 4 year contract with shady MD

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Im a NP and I worked in primary medicine for the first 5 years. I was burned out on primary care and decided to take a position with a clinic that specializes...

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Fired x 2 for slow med pass

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I was fired from two nursing homes because of slow med pass and therapies . I was giving meds at 12 that should be given in am like Parkinsons. I had 22...

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What is shortest time to become an RN?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I want to become a nurse I have an associate degree in health science from an online university what is the shortest time possibly for me to become a RN I am...

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National Nurses Honor Guard Coalition

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, I recently had a very sweet nurse friend pass away suddenly and have to share with you a special part of her funeral service. The National...

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Can I prove my EHR documentation was deleted?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Is it illegal to delete a nurses documentation in an electronic medical record? How does a nurse prove documentation was deleted? Who do you notify when your...