Nursing Q/A for Nurses and Students

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Nurse Beth

Account suspended by ATI, unable to take the TEAS

If someone is unable to take the TEAS test due to ATI using their discretion and suspended the persons account despite trying to appeal and call. Is there a...

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Wants to be a clinical research nurse

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I hold a bachelors degree in nursing and a postgraduate diploma in clinical research and regulatory affairs from India. I do have clinical experience as...

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New grad wants OR...or psych

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Im currently an RN with 1 year experience. Im really interested in working in the OR or psych. Id like to apply for positions within the hospital I already...

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How do I get into Utilization Review after doing direct patient ca…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

How do I get into Utilization Review after doing direct patient care for 30 yrs?

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Can I get a nursing job that lets me keep the Sabbath?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi, I am considering attending nursing school, primarily because I am interested in working in pediatrics. I have a lot of experience with children, including...

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Can't find job with restricted license

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a RN with 26 years experience. I got DWI X 2 and did not report them to the Tx BON. I was given a restricted license for 2 years. The most damaging is...

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Hostile environment in ICU

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have a new ICU nursing job. I understand that is is a tough job, and I need to learn a lot of new assessment skills and know how to react fast when a patient...

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How Can I Transition Out of Bedside Nursing After Struggling with …

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Beth, I have been feeling quite alone at home, and have been on medical leave for 4 years from working during covid. I I was new to the unit and just...

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International nurse asks about visa screening

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi, Im registered nurse..I got 6.5 overall band score with 7 in speaking and 6 in reading, writing and listening. Can I proceed for cgfns visa screening...

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How do I manage getting my RN license in NH while still working pe…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Beth! Long time follower here. Im an LPN, about to graduate with my RN. I am currently licensed as an LPN in MA, but I moved to NH before nursing school and...

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Retired- is it OK to not renew my LPN license?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Im retired for 2 yrs almost 68 and so not plan to renew my LPN license will not work in nursing too old. Is it OK to let license not renewal

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Can I reuse my $90.00 trach after I clean it

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a veteran and have had my trach for 5 years this May, (laryngeal cancer), I am having issues with constant trach plugging, on the end of my trach, it...

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Is this false documentation?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I work for a home healthcare agency as an agency certified trach vent LPN. Apparently they have been pressuring me to document things at the end of my shift...

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I'm an RN from the Philippines and just arrived here in California…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Im an RN from the Philippines and just arrived here in California, how do I get licensed here? Do I get reciprocated and can apply for a job as an RN?

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How do I get a part time nursing job if on probation?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

How do I get a part time nursing job if on probation?

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Is it normal for a retired paramedic with an active RN license to …

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a retired Paramedic and have had an active RN license for 12 yrs but have never worked as an RN. I moved to a different state, the new state is requiring...

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Do I need to disclose previous arrests if only my third DWI led to…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have a Felony DWI from 10 years ago. In my statement, will I need to include information on the first two arrests? Or will they only require the 3rd - which...

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I desperately need this job-help me with interview tips!

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi. I have recently resigned/retired from my previous job as a charge RN on an extremely busy and high acuity unit. The reason that I did so is unimportant but...

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Should I start working at an agency as a new grad?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Do you advise a graduate Nurse to start working with an agency, or work as a direct staff in the organisation, it seems like Agency are the one recruiting

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Can We Continue Refilling Cardiac Meds for Patients Who've Seen a …

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I work at a cardiology practice. Recently a new cardiology practice opened and some of our patients have gone to the new practice. Our practice refills cardiac...

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What are CMS guidelines for home health LVN supervision?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

What is the required frequency for LVN Supervision in Home Health? Where can I find the CMS Guidelines for it? Thanks a lot for your help.

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How serious is it if an employee accessed my personal and medical …

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Recently I had to check in as a patient while on shift related to an injury that occurred at work. Copies of my visit report were intercepted by another nurse...

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How Hard Will It Be to Find a Job After Completing Probation for M…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello I have a question. Unfortunately I went to a school that wasnt accredited I had to get a lawyer and fight. This fighting went on for years at least 4...

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Wants to challenge LPN exam

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I would like to challenge the LPN Exam with FL

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International student wants to work in New York

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Am currently an international student nurse graduating this year(2025) and am interested in working in New york. please is it possible? And also how will I go...