Nursing Q/A for Nurses and Students

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Nurse Beth

Shaken and crushed as new grad on PCU

Hi Nurse Beth, I am a very recent graduate on week 7 of a residency on a PCU and Im finding myself becoming less and less confident each day. I already have...

Nurse Beth

PHN wanting a Post Partum/Mother Baby RN position...is that even p…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, I have been a Public Health Nurse for 5 years. I did Labor and Delivery as a New grad and lasted for 8 months. I originally went to nursing...

Surrendered my nursing license, but now want it back

Nurse Beth

Surrendered Nursing License, But Now Want It Back

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I am new to allnurses.com, so hopefully you can help me. I surrendered my CA RN License 5 yrs ago, and I would like to work on getting it...

Nurse Beth

Not recognized as a nurse specialist in Saudi Arabia

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I have 8 years diploma certificate and a year Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I am currently working as an emergency nurse in an MOH facility...

Nurse Beth

Urgently needs NHS visa sponsorship

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I am searching for VISA sponsorship NHS JOB. I have passed my CBT AND IELTS. I NEED JOB URGENTLY BEFORE MY RESULTS EXPIRE

Nurse Beth

Can I be a nurse with comprehension problems?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello, Im a woman 43 Years of age and I have a comprehension problem and my reading is okay. I would like to go to school to be a nurse

Nurse Beth

Fired 3 years ago for tardiness and still unemployed-help!

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I have extreme anxiety about applying for a job. I have about 6 years experience as an RN. 3 in PCU and 3 in ICU at the same company which is...

Nurse Beth

Help me decide which job to choose

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, Seeking your advice before I move forward with a change in the field of nursing. I am currently returning to work 2 months postpartum. Before...

Nurse Beth

Critical care nurse burnt out after 13 years

by Nurse Beth, MSN

After 13 years of critical care nursing at the bedside (emergency, ICU, and critical care flight), I feel burnt out and unmotivated. I used to be constantly...

General Nursing

Am I entitled to decline being assigned to a specific unit?

by understressnurse

For over five years, Ive been working as a per diem float pool nurse at this hospital. My primary assignments are to the M/S Units, but I also occasionally...

General Nursing

Being Asked to Give References for Someone You Don't Respect

by Emergent, RN

What do you all do if someone asks you to give a reference, and you really have very little respect for that persons work ethic. Youve had a congenial...

Nurse Beth

New LPN, SNF With 22 Patients Looks Overwhelming

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I graduated in July and passed NCLEX 2 weeks ago. Went to school (LPN) during early days of pandemic and many of my clinical hours were...

General Nursing

What is the most hurtful thing a coworker has said to you?

by SilverBells, BSN

Has anyone ever worked with a coworker who has had incredibly negative things to say about them? For me, Ive had one that is basically trying to egg me on to...

Nurse Beth

Should I stay per diem with my old job?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, I am transferring to an Endoscopy clinic soon and am very excited about the experience, team and schedule of the clinic. I have a little over a...

Nurse Beth

As charge nurse, am I in trouble for versed and fentanyl error by …

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I am a charge nurse and one of the nurse had an unwitnessed fall and re dislocated his elbow. Doctor ordered versed and fentanyl to do a...

Nurse Beth

How do I write a personal letter to the Board?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Nurse Beth, My RN license is pending/on hold due to a misdemeanor of 23 years ago. I got all the court documents to submit to IDFPR. However, Im stuck on...

Nurse Beth

Can a CNA dictate to nurses?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Can a CNA in a staffing position dictate to Nurses floor assignments and tell a Nurse to go home if not accepted?

Nurse Beth

Should I get my BSN or go straight into MSN?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello! Ill try to make this short and sweet! I started in the medical field as a CNA. I then obtained my Phlebotomy License and LPN License. I proceeded on and...

Nurse Beth

Engineer switching to nursing: ABSN or direct entry MSN?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I am torn between applying for ABSN and direct entry MSN programs. May I know the difference and what the pros and cons of these two are?...

Nurse Beth

Can I be forced to take Spanish speaking classes?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Nurse Beth, Let me start by saying I work in TX in an area that speaks English/Spanish. This is a predominantly Hispanic area and I am White. I have...

Nurse Beth

Torn Between 2 Job Offers

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Nurse Bteh, Dilemma, choosing between 2 job offers. I ve worked the past year as a travel nurse dialysis, which I loved at first, but became more and...

Nurse Beth

Can you give me some license plate ideas on being a substance abus…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Can you give me some license plate ideas on being a substance abuse nurse?

Nurse Beth

Can I get a non-patient care job as a new RN, ASN?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth! I wanted to get some guidance for you as I am less than 1 year away from graduating. I really dont like patient care and it makes me extremely...

Nurse Beth

Attended fraudulent school, got RN license, now what?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I finished nursing course from accredited school but couldnt pass their exit exam. I transfer my credit to unaccredited school which now under...

Nurse Beth

New Nurse Feels Like A Failure

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Nurse Beth. I just need some advice please. Ive been an RN for 2 years. Did medsurg and left after a year due to burnout. Then used an agency and worked...