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Should I renew expired license for endorsement?
Nurse Beth

Can an expired California registered nurse license be accepted for…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Can an expired California registered nurse license be accepted for endorsement in New York? Or should it be renewed first so it can be...

Oncology

Port Accessing Question

by Deb25

Im new to accessing ports and have a question. If you attempt access and miss do you need to use a new needle for the next attempt? Always? Is the rule if...

Nurse Beth

LTC nursing is a nightmare

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, After working LTC for years I retired for a few months and travel now because I was begged to return. But it has turned into a nightmare. All...

General Nursing

Best Nursing April Fool's Day Pranks

by allnurses

Weve had some great threads on this in the past, and with it being one of our favorite days of the year, lets bring this back ... What are some of the best...

Nurse Beth

Burned out circulating nurse wants a job with no patient care

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Im a Burned out circulator nurse what are other jobs that dont involve patient care?

Toxic Environment
Nurse Beth

Being bullied and charged with abandonment

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I am a nurse with a little over two years of experience. I have never had issues with coworkers that I wasnt able to resolve and I have never...

Nurse Beth

How do I become nurse anesthetist ?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Nurse Beth, I completed my Bsc and Msc nursing in India. I worked till 2013 later got married and settled in Waukegan Illinois. I passed NCLEX in the...

PENDING DUI: Should I still apply for nursing job?
Nurse Beth

Should I apply for a nursing job with a pending DUI?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I took my NCLEX in March and passed and received my license number from NY. However, I have a pending DUI case right now from an incident in...

Nurse Beth

Should I work as an RN while completing Emory Mn to MSN program?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Nurse Beth, I was wondering If I could get some advice. I am a 21F and I am currently getting ready to start an accelerated MN to MSN pathway program at...

Nurse Beth

How do I get off a "do not return" list at work?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, How to get off a do not return list at a facility. I actually didnt do anything to warrant this and Ive been trying every year to pick up per...

Nurse Beth

New Nurse of 9 Months Looking For A Change

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I am currently a new nurse of 9 months in Postpartum unit and looking for a change in jobs. I need some help and suggestions!

Any thoughts why I am being passed over?
Nurse Beth

Why have I been turned down for over 40 positions?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Nurse Beth, I am a RN, BSN with 24 years experience in med/ surg, corrections, ER and OB/gyn. I held my position in corrections for 17 years and had to...

Nurse Beth

How can I get back into nursing after being away 10 years?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Nurse Beth, I have been away from nursing for over ten years due to my husbands military career and constant moves (about once a year) some of them being...

Online

Advisement for Online Self-Paced MSN Program

by Jimmymiro12

Hello All I am hoping to get some assistance with this. I have been looking at many online MSN programs that are self-paced. I know myself and this would...

How can I get a job with no experience?
Nurse Beth

How can I get a job with no experience?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I completed my BSC nursing in the year 2008 and my MSC nursing in the year 2011. I was working as lecturer in the nursing college in India for...

Nurse Beth

RN from India: Can I work in the US military?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I completed my Bsc nursing and Msc nursing in India passed NCLEX RN am I eligible to work in military nursing in USA ??

Immigrant nurse wants to sit for NCLEX. What to do?
Nurse Beth

Nigerian Immigrant Nurse Needs Help With Visa

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, This is on behalf of my niece, whos a nurse in Nigeria, denied visa to come to USA in 2010 to sit for the NCLEX and still interested. What can...

Nurse Beth

Wants a job as an NCLEX Test Preparer

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Good morning Nurse Beth Can someone guide me with a career path as an NCLEX Test Preparer? I have seven years of nursing experience: Med-Surg/Operating...

How to answer interview questions with no job experience?
Nurse Beth

How can I answer interview questions when I have no experience?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Nurse Beth, I recently received my nursing license, and I am a bit concerned about how my limited experience in the nursing field beyond clinicals will...

CRNA

CRNA: Air Force or Navy?

by beebers, BSN, DNP, CRNA

Any practicing military CRNAs out there? Ive been a practicing CRNA for 3 years. Joining the military has always been on my mind and I am revisiting...

Nurse Beth

Can I take NP derm certification after a fellowship?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Nurse Beth, I have a question: Im interested in a year-long fellowship program that a board certified plastics and dermatologist is involved with. It is...

Nurse Beth

Fired for narcotic discrepancy what should I do?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Nurse Beth, I just got terminated from a hospital I was working for uncounted narcotics. I made mistakes and forgot to waste fentanyl, demerol, and...

Nurse Beth

Graduated from Carleen nursing school- I am afraid, help, please

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, I finished my nursing program and clinical from accredited school but couldnt pass their exit exam. I transferred all credit to Carleen. They...

Is it bad to quit residency program?
Nurse Beth

Is it bad to quit an NP residency program?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Career Advice: I am halfway (6 months) through a fantastic Primary Care NP Residency, however, I was just considered for a position working in...

Can I get my BSN without chemistry?
Nurse Beth

Can I get my BSN without chemistry or statistics?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, Ive been a nurse for 17 years with an associates degree. Im ready to get my NP in psych and would like to do it online. The hold-up is I dont...