Nurse Beth MSN

I am currently working in a Level IV NICU PRN for 2 12-hour shifts per month. I have a 6 month old and it kills me leaving him for so long, even though he stays with dad and it's not very often. I'm considering quitting and being a SAHM until our kid...

Hello, I am a former nurse who made a major mistake regarding addiction. It is a mistake I will always regret. It took me time but I have been sober for years since. I wanted to know if there is a profession in which I can use my associate RN degree,...

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) can find remote positions, although these opportunities might be less common than those for Registered Nurses (RNs). Here are some strategies and steps that LPNs can take to secure remote positions: LPNs can...

How do LPN's get remote positions? Are there certifications, rather than being or becoming RN?

Dear Beth, Greetings I am a registered nurse from Pakistan, I hold masters degree in nursing, speciality in oncology nursing. My age is 66.5 years. I have about 42 years of experience of working at different nursing positions from bedside nursin...

Hello! Congrats on your long career and accomplishments. Given your extensive experience and expertise in nursing, especially in oncology, there are several work-from-home opportunities you can explore. If you are certified in oncology nursing, ...

Have been a nurse for 30 years in Georgia .Travel, independent contractor, employee in dialysis and LTC/Skilled. Have 40 year old convictions for conspiracy sale of drugs. Having extreme difficulties finding employment. Do you have recommendations of...

I'm not understanding why your 40-year-old conviction for conspiracy to sell drugs is suddenly hindering your employment opportunities, primarily since you've worked as a nurse for 30 years. Given your extensive experience and the challenge of a...

Can you please inform me whether it is possible maintain board certification for being a nurse or nurse practitioner without having to resit for the boards, even though one may not be licensed to practice in a particular state? What things maybe...

Maintaining board certification as a nurse or nurse practitioner without resitting for the boards is possible, although most certifications require active licensure. Board certification and licensure are two different processes, each with its ow...

Do you have any insight into a reputable ASBN school? At this point, because I am an older adult with prerequisites past the usual 7 year limit, I am looking at either Herzing or Averett in Norfolk, VA because they waived this requirement. Do you hav...

I would love to hear your thoughts on her culpability after you've graduated and practiced for a few years.

My second question is my end goal is to become an OBGYN doctor after attending college for my BSN what would I have to do to achieve this accomplishment? I'm unsure of the steps or the degree title in order to make sure I'm attending the correct clas...

Nursing is not a stepping stone to becoming a doctor. If your goal is to practice medicine, you're better off changing majors now to save time. To become an Obstetrician-Gynecologist (OBGYN) after obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)...

Dear Unsure, You appear to be on the right track. Navigating through college can be confusing, especially when you don't know who to trust. I've always jokingly/not jokingly said nursing students should be awarded three college units just ...

I'm currently a nursing student for my ADN I just recently realized that my clinicals will be for two years I've been told I can finish my prerequisites and transfer into the BSN program so I'm unsure if that is true and will it be worth the transfer...

I have been a nurse for 17 years and found out two years ago that I have genetic kidney disorder and kidneys were at 50% ish and suddenly developed diabetic retinopathy which caused me to lose vision quite quickly. I have been in management most of m...

I'm sorry to hear about the health challenges you've been facing. Given your extensive experience in nursing and management and the changes in your vision, several career shifts and accommodations might allow you to continue working in a meaningful c...

What do I do after failing HESI exit I finished BSN program but failed HESI exit Is there anyway you can help me to be allowed to write again HESI exit by my school

I'm very sorry you failed the HESI. You can take steps to improve your chances of being allowed to retake the exam and ultimately pass it. You can take these steps moving forward: Check the retake policy. Review your school's policy on r...

I have been a nurse for 21years. I have done just about everything but mainly administrative such as Assistan director of nurses, mds coding, quality management, documentation sort of things. Due to some health concerns I would like to work from home...

Your education, work experience, location, skills, and certifications influence your salary. If necessary, consider accepting a lower salary to gain experience and expertise. Certification Certification increases your chances of landing a j...

I'm register nurse from Turkey I have been 5 years in USA I have greencard and almost citizen I want to work from here but my license doesn't work from here how can I work from here Thank you

To work as a registered nurse (RN) in the United States with your foreign nursing credentials, you must go through a process to obtain a U.S. nursing license. Here are the steps you should follow: Credential evaluation. Contact a credential e...

You are likely outside the eligibility date to take the NCLEX since you graduated in 1997. Typically, you must pass the NCLEX within three to four years of graduation. Check with your state Board of Nursing for the eligibility date in your state...