Nursing Q/A for Nurses and Students

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Nurse Beth

MedSurg to Dialysis Transition

Dear Nurse Beth, Ive been a med Surg nurse for about 5 years and have been thinking about making a change and become a dialysis nurse. Whats the best way to...

Is this the norm? This just doesn't feel right.

Is this experience typical for a new grad NP situation?

by CardiacRNLA, BSN

I am a new grad NP who took a job as a cardiology NP for a smaller, private practice. My background has been both inpatient and outpatient cardiology for the...

General Nursing

Do you need certification for the Modified NIHSS?

by dinobiceps, ASN, BSN, RN

My employer recently rolled out the modified NIH stroke scale (mNIHSS) and said it can be completed by float nurses who are not NIHSS certified - hence the...

Uniform/Gear

Figs or Jaanuu?

by Lynker, ASN, RN

Im looking to get a new pair of scrubs, and maybe a new pair of Brooks shoes before starting a new job as an LPN. What do you guys think are best? Im leaning...

Educators

Possible career? Seeking Insight

by Evergreen, BSN, RN

Im extremely burnt out from bedside nursing. I have PCU/tele nursing for about 3 years with 1 of that being travel nursing. Im looking into which direction to...

NCLEX

What were your UWorld, Kaplan, and Archer scores?

by hyena, ASN

Ive been studying for the NCLEX since around March. I was hoping for someone to look at my scores and share theirs; my test is on May 24. I know scores arent...

Career Support

Should I resign or am I overreacting?

by BaybeeNurse20, ASN

Do you think it is feasible to stay on a job whos threatening you with the BON and suspending you without providing reason? An incident happened (previous...

Nurse Beth

BSN or ASN?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Which should I go for my BSN which is 1yr and a half or my ASN which is only 1 yr?

Nurse Beth

Falsifying Respiratory Rates

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Nurse Beth, As a nursing tech is it okay if I chart but include in the notes who told me to chart it? Also while orientating at the beginning of starting...

Nurse Beth

At my age is my BSN worth it?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Beth, your nursing experience is very impressive. My situation is a little complicated, just feeling stuck. I have been working as an RN with associates...

Student Assist

How can I get along with my preceptor as a neurodivergent student?

by Ksan

I noticed that I struggle a lot with making and maintaining a good impression with some clinical instructors and preceptors. So far, my best clinical...

Nurse Beth

Have My DNP But Miss Seeing Patients

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I graduated with my BSN in 2018 and had some not so great experiences during one of my rotations. This created a lot of anxiety for me...

Nurse Beth

Scared to Take a Job in ICU Because of Radonda Vaught Conviction

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, I am a nurse of 7 years currently working in informatics and outpatient GI. Most of my RN experience is in outpatient. I was a new grad on an...

Nurse Beth

Unemployed 68 yr old NP told she is "too old" for job

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I am a almost 68 year old Family Nurse Practitioner living in a saturated area of the country and looking for a job. We have at least 2 or 3...

Nurse Beth

Which Job Should I take? Advice, please!

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, I am graduating from nursing school this May. I think these last few months are supposed to be the most exciting part of nursing school, but for...

Nurse Beth

When should a new grad reveal a disability that prevents them from…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Im about to interview for my DREAM nursing job in pediatrics, however, all new grad RN positions are nights. I also have a disability where it...

Nurse Beth

Should I go for my LPN or RN?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Would it be recommended to pursue an LPN vs. an RN if you have been out of school for over 20 years, best study options for those with...

General Nursing

Fake Nursing School Scammed Me

by Soy Dora

I am having such a terrible time. I went to a school named Ideal Professional Institute in Florida and paid $16,000 dollars for an associates degree. I did...

NP Students

PMHNP-BC, a UWorld Equivalent?

by Wake88, BSN, RN

Anyone here know if theres a PMHNP-BC/ANCC module on a website like UWorld? I used UWorld for both past NCLEXs and it was worth every penny. Right now trying...

Nurse Beth

Wants to Quit NP Job and Work as RN Without RN Experience

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Ive been an primary care pediatric nurse practitioner for the past 7 years but want to get back into bedside nursing. I have no hospital...

Programs Support

Nybon Nursing School Under Investigation

by Bshade

I finished my LPN-RN program from Carleen Health Institute. I took the NCLEX under New York state board and passed the exam. Id been waiting on the license a...

Career Support

Best Remote Nurse Jobs?

by TheRn

Hi all, Im really really looking for a position in nursing that I can find fulfilling and not feel like I wasted my time and money on working so hard for a...

Nurse Beth

Can I Quit Without Notice?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Im burnt out and tired at my full time job. I get handed assignments that I dont want to do that arent in my job description because the other...

What questions to ask in a clinic nursing job interview?

CNS

Pros and cons of RN clinic nursing?

by Emergent, RN

Now that I am recovering from my PTSD Im getting back into nursing. I already have a (very part-time) home infusion job, and I have an interview soon for a...

Nurse Beth

Unfairly on Not Eligible for Rehire List

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, How do I get off the ineligible for rehire list? 4 years ago I was placed not eligible for rehire however I feel like it was done maliciously....