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How can we support student nurses in a busy emergency dept?

Emergency

How to support student nurse?

I recently was assigned a sophomore student nurse in the emergency department for the next month or so. Im finding it difficult to teach as well as provide...

How/Where to start concept analysis paper?

NP Students

Concept Analysis Paper

by npstnurse-22

I am new to Allnurses and this is my first post. I am needing guidance on creating a paper on concept analysis. I am a nurse practitioner student. I have no...

Nurse Beth

Is 67 too old to start an NP program?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, How old is too old to start a nurse practitioner program in psych? If someone is 67 would that be too old? In good health. Would be 70 when...

Chronicles of a VA Resident

Advanced

Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

by Freckledkorican, MSN, APRN

I interviewed today and was offered one of six resident positions. I lost it. The panel laughed and said my reaction was the best one so far. ? I was asked...

Do I have to attend another school?

Nurse Beth

Do I have to attend another school if my school loses accreditatio…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Nurse Beth, Once you pass RN boards do I have to attend another school if my school loses accreditation? I passed New York RN test. My school was...

Should nurses be forced to wear tracking device at work?

Nurse Beth

Should nurses be forced to wear tracking device at work?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Can I refuse to carry a tracking device at work? Because I am already carrying a hospital-assigned cell phone so that I can be reached at any...

Texas

Any RN to BSN programs that don't require shadowing?

Does anyone know if there are any online RN-to-BSN programs that dont require shadowing ? As a full time working RN and full time mom I didnt realize more...

Nurse Beth

Bad Attorney Advice Regarding BON Investigation

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I had a BON investigation that was dismissed after 4 yrs. If any employer asks has your license ever been investigated-do you have answer yes....

Nurse Beth

Injured on Job and Fired

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I have been a nurse for several years, ADN prepared. I have spent the majority of my career working in surgical ICU where I developed a lot of...

Want to be a clinical documentation specialist?

Nurse Beth

How to Begin Training for Clinical Documentation Specialist?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Nurse Beth, I am an RN in the state of Tennessee. I am trying to find out how to begin training to become a Clinical Documentation Specialist. NOBODY I...

Nurse Beth

Patients Routinely Eloping From Facility

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Good morning, I have been an LPN for 18 years and I recently transitioned from working rehab to assisted living. I have 64 residents on 4 different floors. The...

Would patients feel uncomfortable with a male nurse in L&D?

General Nursing

Should Male Nurse Work In L&D?

Ive been a nurse about a year and work on a psychiatric unit. I thought this specialty was for me but now I dont think so. In school I really enjoyed L&D...

Nurse Beth

Nurse Wants to Leave Nursing for USPS Carrier Job

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I have been a RN for 4 years now. I started first 3 and half in long term care/ skilled nursing. I started nursing because I care for people...

Nurse Beth

Should I Get my PCCN?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I have been working in stepdown/progressive care and wondering if I should get a PCCN? How important would this be for me?

Nurse Beth

RPN misleadingly applies for RN position

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I recently applied for a RN position even though Im a RPN in Ontario. Its also called LPN. It is for occupational health which I have been...

'Mature' nurse getting anxiety with job change.

General Nursing

New Job Anxieties For "Mature" Nurse - Help!

Ive been a med surg RN for nearly 40 yrs and have recently started a new position in an outpatient eye surgery center. While my former job was extremely...

Nurse Beth

Reprimanded for Getting too Personal With Patients

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I just started nursing orientation a week ago at a rehab hospital on a unit where we get traumatic brain injury patients. Im a nurse with...

Nurse Beth

LPN failed out of RN program 2x, advice?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Failed out of RN program twice, what should be my next path? I am an LPN of almost 3 years, and I got into RN school almost immediately after...

CRNA

Etomidate Vs. Propofol for Standard Inductions of GA

by stevesmithSRNA373

Outside of of the cardiac population, Ive seen Etomidate used a bit more recently than in recent memory over propofol for standard induction of GA. Has anyone...

Nurse Beth

NP Worried About Quitting Job

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, I have a dilemma. I started part-time in an office NP role in late 2021. Im also an NP in the hospital which I continue to do and enjoy. The MD...

Nurse Beth

Terminated For Trying To Date A Patient

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I was terminated from a job in 2017 when I was a PCT. Should I put on my application reason for leaving-terminated:? In 2017 when I was a PCT...

What does legal THC mean for nurses?

General Nursing

Delta 8 THC now federally legal, what does this mean for nurses?

With burnout, stress, and fatigue wreaking havoc on all Healthcare providers, especially nurses, when will we be able to consume products that are legal for...

Nurse Beth

Retaliated Against for Being Male in Nursing Program

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I am/was a nursing student in my final semester. In my last semester I was harassed by a senior instructor, for being a male nursing student....

NP

Can an FNP work as First Assist?

Can an FNP work as a first assist with an RNFA license? Is this still within scope of practice? Please advise. Thank you.

Nurse Beth

Should I disclose my pregnancy at my job interview?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, So I will cut to the chase; I am 3 months pregnant and have a promising interview for a perioperative position. But there is a 6-month...

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