Nursing Q/A for Nurses and Students

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Recovery

Tested Positive For THC Pre-Employment Drug Test

About 3 weeks ago, I took some CBD gummies at the local dispensary (weed in legal in Nevada) which had some THC in it. A week ago, I took a pre employment drug...

Nurse Beth

Can't Deal With Rude, Unfair Colleagues

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I am studying Adult Gerontology NP just finished first semester. Still have doubt about my choice. I am an introvert and I dont like dealing...

General Nursing

Would this be considered abandonment?

by Twinkle007, LVN, RN

I work in a poorly managed post acute/LTC we dont even have DON at this moment (within the past 3 months its the third one that quit). I work 7-3pm only RN for...

What can I do with my MSN-FNP that doesn't require much patient co…

by FNPStudentLife, BSN, RN

I know what you might think, why did I start FNP if I dont like contact with patients. The thing is, I didnt feel this way before I started the program. Ive...

NP Students

American Sentinel University FNP

by DermNP2Be

Hi everyone! Quick post- just wanted to give back to the community...when I was looking into various FNP programs that both fit my budget and had a challenging...

Nurse Beth

How to Prepare to Transfer to Step Down

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I have around 1.5 years of med-surg experience and am looking to transfer to a step down unit. I want to know how I can prepare myself clinically for a step...

General Nursing

Why is BSN required for CRNA?

by MM1989

Im working on my RN and plan to go to CRNA school. Ive noticed that a few CRNA schools will allow you to have a bachelors in other science areas, as long as...

Correctional

Ethical Dilemmas of Correctional Nursing

by guest1054874

So I am an LPN with one year of experience in a skilled nursing facility. I am considering corrections nursing. I care about the health and quality of life of...

NCLEX

Did you use UWorld? What are your strategies?

by Happy Life, BSN, RN

If you took the exam and used NCLEX RN UWorld, what are your daily/average scores? Did you pass? What are your strategies? Mixed questions or by systems? If...

Educators

Is it Worth it?

by Nursetravel246

I actually have two questions: For those who have gone back to school to obtain their Masters in Nurse Educator, is the time and money worth it? I have...

Recovery

My probation begins Nov 26. Advice?

by taylorthenurse

Hey all, My probationary license begins November 26th. I got the letter in the mail just a couple days ago. I was placed on probation for a first-time DUI two...

General Nursing

Work from home RN jobs? Pros and Cons?

by IsItFridayYetRN

Hi Everyone, Ive been feeling lately (well for a couple of years at least) that I really need a change. Currently working in school nursing, but dont know how...

Nurse Beth

I Was Fired...for Being Abrasive and Having Attitude

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, So my passion all throughout nursing school was to become an ED nurse. I had my preceptorship in the ED and actually ended up becoming good...

General Students

I HATE nursing school. Now what?

by namaB, ADN

I am in my third semester of nursing school and, if I make it through this semester, I will only have one more to go until graduation. But, I HATE nursing...

SRNA

Best Online Chem Course for CRNA school resume

by pinetreenursing

Im looking to start the process of applying for CRNA schools and am wondering if anyone has any recommendations about an online chemistry course that I can...

NP Students

Surgical NP, is this a thing?

by JKperiop

Havent researched into this yet, but wanted to know if anyone else has seen Nurse Practitioners practice in the OR? I am an RN Circulator, and found out there...

Nurse Beth

61 With No Current Nursing Experience

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Im going to finish my 3rd Nurse Refresher Course in August, so I will start looking in September. Im turning 61 in July. Last time I worked in...

General Nursing

Do I share my medical history as part of my story to become a nurs…

by LeviY

Hello, I appreciate the advice and insights given from so many Nurses through this site. Im a new LPN graduate looking for my first job. Last year while in...

Programs Support

Capella University vs Western Governors University (WGU) - What is…

by rn2bbsn

Im wondering if anyone can give some updated light on which school (Capella vs WGU) would be better to attend. Are there discussion boards, group projects, and...

NCLEX

Took NCLEX today and got bad popup?

by Rosemarch

I finished my NCLEX by 97 questions at around 10 oclock this morning in MA and did the PVT at 3pm. I put in the correct credit card number and correct CVC,...

NCLEX

Shut off at 75? You mostly likely passed!

by BrentRN, PhD

The NCLEX utilizes sophisticated Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) where, unlike traditional exams with a fixed number of questions, the CAT format...

NCLEX

Shut Off At 75!

by schoolforever

I took the NCLEX today and felt torn between a lot of questions. After getting home and googling them it seems like I got quite a few wrong. I know they say...

Union

Per Diem vs Full time in San Francisco

by jbris16

I am currently thinking about applying for a per diem job in the San Francisco Bay area. Does anyone have any experience working per diem in the Bay area? I am...

General Students

How many care plans do you do?

by Rionoir, ADN, RN

Before I started nursing school, I read how I was going to have to do tons and tons of care plans. The reality of my nursing school, however, is that we do...

Nurse Beth

Nervous About Background Check

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I have been called back for a criminal background check and physical to work at a methadone clinic. I have a possessions charge which will...