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Nurse Beth

Should I go to WGU or traditional nursing school?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a pre-nursing student and trying to decide whats best for me. I want to pursue a career in dermatology and possibly become an NP. Would I benefit from...

Management

MBA vs MHA vs MSN

by Kemarie97, BSN, RN

I have recently been considering going back to school to make advancements into more leadership/management roles in my career. Ive been looking into WGUs...

Have a BA how can I get a fast BSN?
Nurse Beth

Have a BA how can I get a fast BSN?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi, no idea if you can even help...but Ive been an RN since 2007. I originally completed a BA and an MSW. I worked as a social worker before going back to...

Nurse Beth

Is this discrimination against nurse with prior brain injury?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Im an experienced nurse on a new position at a Rehab Hospital. Im now wondering if I made the mistake by taking this position? I was a patient...

Nurse Beth

NP not allowed to sign IHSS forms

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a nurse practitioner. This week all my patients were returning the IHSS form I signed. They told me that nurse practitioners are not allowed to sign the...

Nurse Beth

How can I improve my English speaking?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Im a nurse student but I want to Improve my English speaking, can you help me, please

Nurse Beth

How can I navigate probing questions about my employment gap and p…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Need advice. I was a nurse with about 2 years of nursing experience in CPCU/CICU, worked as PCT in CPCU during school. Unfortunately, our CPCU...

Nurse Beth

Can you recommend small book to prepare for NCLEX?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have bachelor of nursing but I didnt work as a nurse for 6 years Im looking for a small book to review nursing and prepare my self for RN exam. Whats your...

Nurse Beth

Failed clinicals, how can I word my application to get into anothe…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Failed out last term, due to clinical. My instructor said that I needed more time in clinical. I have already repeated. I am going to relocate...

Nurse Beth

Is it a moral conflict to work for insurance company?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I am an RN with 15 years of experience in critical care, adult and geriatric psych, and med-surg. I want to move away from floor nursing and...

Nurse Beth

Wants to go from Stepdown to Postpartum

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I have been a PCU/Step-down nurse for a little over 5 years. Stressful floor, we do insulin drips (I hear some PCU floors do not do them and...

Nurse Beth

Help for daughter with learning disability who wants to go to nurs…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Im trying to find a nursing school for my daughter she has a learning disability and cant pass the entry exam

Nurse Beth

Can LVN initiate perineural block?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Can an LVN in California connect IV tubing to a perineurial block? Lets say that Ropivacaine is being infused. The LVN would not be able to start the infusion...

NP

Are more letters after your name better or ridiculous?

by deza, MSN, NP

Many nurses and NPs love having lots of letters after their name. You dont see physicians do that because it is not professional to have your lower degrees...

Nurse Beth

Employer Discovered Misdemeanor Charges

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Nurse Beth, I graduated with a BSN in May and am currently job hunting. In 2002, at age 20, I was arrested for underage drinking, possession of...

Nurse Beth

Can an LPN on disability work as a Home Health Aide?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I live in Florida and I am an LPN on disability. Can I work as a Home Health Aide? It would be easier for me if I can.

Nurse Beth

Pregnant pilots authorized to fly ejection seat fighter aircraft

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I guess you only want to hear from nurses but there are others of us in medical or health fields current or retired that your not allowing to weigh in. Im...

Nurse Beth

What can I do if I attended Carleen Health Institute and failed my…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, I attended Jersey College failed med Surg by 1 point and had to come up with 5,000 to repeat the class that was starting the next week. I did...

Nurse Beth

Will it hurt to wait to start working as a new grad?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Beth! I wanted to know if a person finishing RN-BSN is still considered a new grad once they graduate? (NYC area) I am currently in an Associates program...

Nurse Beth

I was kicked out of my nursing program. Do I take a failing grade …

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Being that I was kicked out of the nursing program midway through should I withdraw from my classes or take a failing grade. Thanks

Nurse Beth

How come no one wants to interview me?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

How do I increase my chances of being interviewed? Let alone hired. I started my nursing career in 2013. I also stopped nursing in June 2019 to take care of my...

Nurse Beth

I've been an RN for 22 yrs and have to take the NCLEX

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I have been a RN over 22 years and in one state need to take the NCLEX. Where to begin in my studies?

Nurse Beth

How can I not take paperwork home in Home Health?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Im starting home care nursing again as an RN. I want to be able to handle the paperwork without feeling overwhelmed. It seemed as though I was...

Nurse Beth

With my nursing background, what alternative careers could I pursu…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Out with the old, in with the New. Moved to Ohio, from Puerto Rico, where Ive worked for 5 years as a Registered Nurse in a Pediatrics Unit....

Nurse Beth

How can I build a 12 hour schedule , ensuring I reach 80 hours per…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I currently am fortunate enough to be able to make my own schedule/choose what days/nights I work. I am obligated to work 3 12hr shifts/week....