Nursing Q/A for Nurses and Students

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International student wants to work in New York

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...

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My brother had a bone removed from his arm can he still be a nurse…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

My brother had an accident and he had to remove one the 2 bones in his arm, can he still study as a nurse

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Case manager job is chaotic

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Nurse Beth, I have 18 years of residential psych experience. My former place of employment closed down 2 years ago. I am currently working as a nurse...

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Can a revoked license be reinstated?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Can a revoked license be reinstated?

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Help me decide between two job offers

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Please help me to decide between two job offers: one in an acute care rehab unit (patient-to-nurse ratio 6:1) and another in an intermediate care unit (IMC)...

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I would like to get into Radiology. Should I get my LPN first?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am a CNA, Medical Assistant, Medication Tech, EKG Tech also Medical Billing and Coding. I would like to get into Radiology. Should I get my LPN first?

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What is best online prep RN next generation

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Out of school for 13 years, what is best online prep RN next generation or online school

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Wants to change from Marketing to Nursing

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I hope you are well.Im a first year student doing Diploma in Marketing.Although my passion lies on Nursing so my question is can it be possible for me to...

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Worried about eye splash

by Nurse Beth, MSN

A splash occurs to the eyes while injecting rocephine intramuscularly to an immunocompromised patient and before finishing the injection the syringe detaches...

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Is it OK to connect with a deceased patient's son?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

My sister was a CNA and now works for a hospice doing marketing. A patients 54 year old son reached out (personally speaking) after his mother passed. My...

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Told to move faster or seek work elsewhere

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I like both the advice, and critical feedback I get on this site it is a great reality check hence my reasons for writing. I work in long term care and like...

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Feels license was suspended unfairly

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I recently had my RN license suspended. I was referred to hpsp (health professional services program) due to a history of alcohol use now 10 years in remission...

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What is the required frequency for LVN Supervision in Home Health?

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.

Nurse Beth

Threatened with being fired for calling off for bowel prep

by Nurse Beth, MSN

My father passed away from colon cancer when I was a teenager so I am a high risk patient. I have a colonoscopy in one week and that is my day off. The day...

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How to switch from behavioral health to cliniucal documentation?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

All of my experience has been in behavioral health nursing, including management. How can I make the switch to something like a clinical documentation...

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I'm a nursing student that got a DUi a year ago will it affect me …

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Im a nursing student that got a DUi a year ago will it affect me when I do my my clinicals

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Am I too old to become a CRNA? I start school this fall. I am 59…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Am I too old to become a CRNA? I start school this fall. I am 59 yrs old

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Worried about being reported to BON for not giving meds

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I recently started a contract job and was working per diem. I ended up picking up a shift at a TCU (which I hadnt before) and everything that could go wrong...

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LPN turned RN cannot find a job

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I am reaching out for some guidance and support as I navigate my transition into the role of a Registered Nurse. After recently obtaining my RN license, I am...

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Is it illegal to double brief a nursing home resident?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Is it illegal to double brief a nursing home resident?

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As an occupational nurse am I responsible if an employee refuses a…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

hi Beth.. I work as an occupational nurse. if an employee refuses and ambulance multiple times and is stable but something would happen to them would I be...

Nurse Beth

As an occupational nurse am I responsible if an employee refuses a…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

hi Beth.. I work as an occupational nurse. if an employee refuses and ambulance multiple times and is stable but something would happen to them would I be...

Nurse Beth

Does the resident at nursing home have right to choose their visit…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Does the resident at nursing home have right to choose their visitors, like former aids who were fired wrongfully?

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Fired for visiting resident on day off and providing care

by Nurse Beth, MSN

On my day off as a nursing asistant I went to visit my resident at nursig home viling to do shover to the resident because he didnt have it for a long time. I...

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Wants to break contract at school and afraid of abandonment

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I work at a school, and Im contracted to work until the end of the school year. I want to resign but Im afraid of who is going to give the kids their meds, as...