Nursing Q/A for Nurses and Students

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Nurse Beth

How to Get Back Into The Work Force

Dear Nurse Beth, I had a BS in Petroleum Engineering back in 1983. Worked a few years, then left employment to raise a family. In 2008, I was diagnosed with...

Nurse Beth

Not thrilled with my unit - should I quit?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Im a new grad nurse who took the first job offer I received. At the time there was hesitancy on my part to take it because of a gut feeling. I...

HIPAA

Is this a HIPAA violation?

by guest0000005

My hospital uses Epic (Im fairly new to it). I have searched my name before and it flagged me. When I explained I was simply searching my name (out of boredom,...

Nurse Beth

My License Lapsed and I Want to Practice Nursing Again

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth. I have been an RN since 1982 and was an aide since age 16. I have had lyme and autoimmune illness for decades but kept working finally became so...

Nurse Beth

Stay At Home Dad Seeks Flexible Remote Work

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Beth, I am a part time hospital nurse on a cardiac unit. The rest of my week I am a stay at home father. In this new era of telemedicine and zoom...

Educators

Does it matter if I get my nursing degree at Capella vs another sc…

by DeLynn, RN

Ive been accepted at UNCW and Capella for MSN in education. UNCW wont start until June and should take a year. I can start Capella now. I did Capella FlexPath...

Nurse Beth

LPN wants to transition to RN

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I am an LPN wanting to transition to RN. I just moved to NJ and I am lost as to where to start. I started with Achieve Test Prep and soon...

School

Do you keep medications for school staff?

by ajessrn, BSN, RN

Do you keep medications like tylenol or ibuprofen for staff in your office? When I first came to this school there were several bottles of otc meds left, not...

NP Students

What to expect from Walden's PMHNP program?

by Kalibear17

Just got accepted into Walden. I kept looking and comparing Walden and University of South Alabama since I have co workers in both programs on which one is...

ADN/BSN

Did anyone feel that the RN to BSN classes were utterly pointless?

by razzledazzle2428, BSN, RN

I just got my RN a couple of months ago and am now finishing up my BSN. I am getting so frustrated with my classes, as so far absolutely nothing has had...

Doctoral

DNP Project

by NursKam, MSN, RN, NP

Hey guys! Im starting to think about going back for my DNP and I want to know how intense the project is. How was your experience in the program and with the...

General Nursing

Asked To Change My Nursing Note...

by Cdonocdo

Hi guys, I just wanted a sounding board for this. I worked this weekend as a Supervisor, Im an RN. We had a patient who needed Narcan, he had an order for it...

Nurse Beth

Should I get my PMHNP at 54 yrs old?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Im 54 y/o female, been a nurse 36 years, currently a RN for 23 years (first 13 as an LPN) working for a geri-psyche facility for about 8...

MICU

How to pass CCRN 2021?

by Love2care

Im looking for an excellent books/online review materials to ace the CCRN exam. I particularly would like to hear from recent test takers how they prepare for...

Nurse Beth

How to Transition From Skilled Nursing to Acute Care

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I read your book in one sitting when I met you here online..such an AWESOME book. I highly recommend it for students and working nurses....

Turning A Negative Job Interview Question Into Something Positive

Nurse Beth

How to Answer 'What Did You Like Least About Your Last Job?'

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, How can I answer an interview question like this "what is the one thing you least like in your last job". As I'm a new nurse I don't know how...

Nurse Beth

Passed Over For Promotion

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I have been an RN for 20 years. I have my BSN and currently working on my MSN. I have worked in the same role over 7 years, never promoted in...

Nurse Beth

Is this abandonment?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I am an LVN, work for a nursing agency, today I went to work my assignment had covid positive and negative patients, the RN covering me said I...

Nurse Beth

Accused of Time Card Fraud

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Beth, Its me, Sick to my Stomach, Im back looking for advice regarding the same manager who I felt was sabotaging me last year in February (I believe). I...

Nurse Beth

Start nursing school at 59?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I just turned 59 and I am thinking of starting school to get my AS in Nursing. I think I can do it in about 50 credit hours, I already have an...

General Nursing

What else can be done about a nurse sleeping on duty??

by Kastiara, ASN, RN

I work as a charge nurse in an ICU. I am having a problem with a nurse sleeping while on duty. Im not talking about sleeping while on her 30 minute, unpaid...

Nurse Beth

Don't Know If I Was Terminated

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I do need your advice at this point. I have a PRN job that I may have been terminated. I figured I might been terminated because the hospital...

Nurse Beth

How can I start a side business as a career coach?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I would like to start a side business as a Nurse Coach, where I mentor and counsel nurses (not as a therapist) on their career path and career...

Nurse Beth

Am I washed up at 56?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Feeling lost, I have been a RN since 2006 mostly med surg. I lost my way because I had cancer in 2006 with chemotherapy and radiation and...

Nurse Beth

Is 54 too old to get my RN

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, Ive been an LPN for 29 years with lots of experience but been trying to obtain my RN for many years as well with so many difficult obstacle. At...