Nursing Q/A for Nurses and Students

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Nurse Beth

How to transition to psych nursing?

Hi Nurse Beth, I took two years off to raise my child and I have been away from the bedside since 2019. Before transitioning away from bedside, I was teaching...

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Is it legal to have just two LPN's on a MedSurg floor at night?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Is it legal to have just two LPNs on a MedSurg floor at night with the idea that you could use your telly monitor if an rRN or your house supervisor ,whos an...

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Is it legal to have just two LPN's on a MedSurg floor at night

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Is it legal to have just two LPNs on a MedSurg floor at night with the idea that you could use your telly monitor if an rRN or your house supervisor ,whos an...

Nurse Beth

Nurse Graduate from Finland Faces Setback with CES Requirements—Wh…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello, I graduated as a nurse from Finland and applied for CES through CGFNS but they said my maternal health clinicals is not equivalent. So my certificate...

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Experienced home care RN wants to transition to hospital

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Experienced home care RN wanting transition to hospital RN. What advice do you have on how to apply and transition?

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Did I pass my NCLEX?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I gave my exam on Tuesday and finished around 5:40. Its Wednesday today and havent got the result yet. I am expecting it will come later. But will that effect...

Nurse Beth

Should I do psych NP or FNP?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi, I am a nurse with 20 plus years experience. Med/surg., L&D, OR, management, public health and case management for the past 8 years in acute and SNF...

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Wants to challenge LVN board 17 years after graduation

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I graduated from the LVN program back in 2008. Unfortunately, I had never taken the state board exam since graduating. Obviously, a lot of time has passed...

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What questions should I expect on the Epic Inpatient Assistive Sta…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

What questions should I expect on the Epic Inpatient Assistive Staff (PCA/NA)?

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Do I have enough volunteer experience for nursing school?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am starting my applications for nursing school, but Im worried that I dont have enough volunteering in my belt to stand out. One program Im interested in has...

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What is the best course of action to take when a patient tells a f…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

What is the best course of action to take when a patient tells a false statement about you and your employer doesnt speak to you before they let you go?

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Is it possible for me to complete a program in another state while…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

My license is currently on probation no restrictions just quarterly evals on work performance but I wanted to go back for my RN is it possible for me to...

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Credential evaluation documents expired. Do I start over?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

My CES expired and my documents state that they were removed.Do I send documents a fresh?

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How to get a job in Psych?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi. Ive been a PICU, Urgent Care and School Nurse in my 17 years of nursing. Ive always had a passion for Psych Nursing. What can I, or do I have to do in...

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Is there a chance I can get in to nursing school?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Is there a chance I can get in? I apply next fall -My overall GPA is gonna be 3.6 or 3.64 and my pre req GPA might be a 3.44 or 3.55 depending on a class Im...

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Am I unmarketable with burned bridges?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have been a RN 16 years and lost my wife of 32 years 2 years ago, been fighting depression and anxiety, tried to get back into the work force for the last 8...

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Can I sue staff for giving me the right medication but wrong dosag…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Can I sue staff for giving me the right medication but wrong dosage?

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Must retake NCLEX-how long should I prep?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, I am in the process of obtaining my license in my new home state of Hawaii after nearly 10 years out of nursing (I worked as an RN for 18 years...

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75 yr old BSN wants to become a coder

by Nurse Beth, MSN

As 75 year old with BSN background, Im interested in becoming a med coder. Your thoughts re possibility of getting hired? Suggestions?

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How Can I Balance Becoming an AGNP-PC, Earning My DNP and PhD in N…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Current BSN student graduating in one year. Ive always wanted to be an AGNP-PC and obtain my DNP, to then be a PCP for persons with dementia (from diagnosis to...

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I made a med error; got fired and my job is reporting me to BON. W…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I made a med error; got fired and my job is reporting me to BON. What do I do.?

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Would I be able to work in the NICU as a LVN?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Im having a hard time deciding which path to take. My mom was telling me that I should move back home and focus on getting my ADN at the local college. Im...

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Is it a career mistake to go from ER to Urgent Care?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Im an ER nurse with 10 months experience in ER. Im extremely burnt out and ready for a change. The only offer I have at the moment is for an urgent care. I am...

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Nurse addict asks "Should I just pursue a different profession?"

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I was first licensed as an lpn and then RN in Illinois. Moved to Indiana for a NLC license. The Indiana license along with my NLC license was revoked. But my...

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Did not pass Nursing Professional Development certification exam, …

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, Earlier this week, I took the Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) exam and unfortunately did not pass. I used external study resources but...