I have been a restaurant and retail manager for over 30 years and have recently started CUNY with the goal of being an RN. By the time I complete the courses and testing I will be 52. I believe because of my age I will have to do well to get consideration in the employment […]
Nursing Community Forum
Nursing Community Forum: NOTE: Our nursing forum page has moved. Please go to our new page for the nursing forum. This is where nursing students and nurses come together to ask and answer questions. Here you will be able to connect with other nursing students and nurses. Below are recently asked questions. Feel free to browse the questions and answer any questions you may know.
Want to ask a question for the community to answer? Ask your question here.
LPN Changing States |Oklahoma to Montana Nursing License
I am a LPN in Oklahoma, I am moving to Montana, Do I need to do to change my license to Montana to work in the state of Montana? If so how do I do this? Will I need to take state boards in Montana? Martha This question was asked in the nursing forum section.
BSN or ADN | Want to become a Nurse Practitioner
I like your youtube presentation and thanks for sharing. I seeking advice on ADN or BSN. I have little children with limited support. My career goal is to be a Nurse practitioner. I have little children with limited support. My career goal is to be a Nurse practitioner. However, due to the limited help with […]
ASN or BSN Nursing Degree | Do Hospitals Still Hire Nurses with ASN Degrees?
Hi! I am new to your site and so happy I found it. I am currently working a full time job with the US Government. My dream has always been to become a RN. But with work and moving up my career it seems though my RN dreams were fading away. Recently my love for […]
Masters in Nursing From India–Can I Become an NP In the U.S.?
Hi, I got my MSN degree in obstetrics and gynecology from India and came here to the USA (California) in 2013. I took the challenge NCLEX-RN and passed. I’m working in California now since October 2013, but I wonder if I am eligible for the direct nurse practitioner exam, or do I need to complete some hours of more study (or any […]
NLN Test Ob AND Peds Exams | Testing Out for BSN Bridge Program
I am an LPN, and I am in a BSN bridge program that allows me to test out of OB and PEDS by taking a NLN test. I need to know the best books to begin studying. The test is in October 2014. Thanks. -Ingrid This question was asked in the nursing forum section.
Can a R.N. work as an L.P.N.?
I graduated with my ADN in September and was told by my medical director that in March he’d be able to promote me to the office’s R.N. – his feet were obviously dragged for budget reasons and here we are in June and I just found out that the office cannot ‘support’ an R.N. but […]
Play Sports and Go to Nursing school?
I have received a track scholarship for college next year. My plans are to attend nursing school. Do you think it will be hard to manage nursing school and playing a college sport at the same time? -Taylyr This question was asked in the nursing forum section.
Reactivating BSN RN License | Need to take a NCLEX Predictor Exam ATI
I am presently reactivating my (BSN) RN license and will need to take an NCLEX predictor exam when I have completed the online theory and local clinical portion of this reactivation process. How do I go about finding and registering for an ATI predictor exam if I am not under a local universities umbrella? May I […]
I decided to Switch from Teaching to get into Nursing School
I was originally going to school for teaching almost done with my associates and decided that I am really interested in becoming a nurse. My problem is I have no actual science courses. I have been really discouraged because I have been looking into schools and wondering if I could just take the science courses that I need. I […]
MDF-MDI Stethoscope/ 3M Littman II?
I was wondering if you know the difference between these two stethoscopes? I have heard a lot of good things about the Littman II, but I do not hear a lot about the MDF-MDI Stethoscope? Do you have any suggestions? Thank You!! -Violet P.S. Here is the stethoscope I’m talking about: MDF Stethoscope (Disclaimer: RegisteredNurseRn.com […]
Companies Refuse to Accept Compact Nursing License
I work mainly in nursing homes, but I am seeing that several companies, including Manor Care, the largest, refuse to accept compact licenses. They demand that their employees get licenses in the state they are working in. How can this be legal and what can be done about it? -Chris This question was asked in […]
Failed Block 1 of nursing school. Am I cut out to be a nurse?
I recently failed Block 1 of nursing school at a community college. It was devastating. I took the first nursing course along with an Anatomy and Physiology II class (BIO202). I got a B in my BIO202 class, but I got a D in my nursing class. I only needed 5% more on my overall […]
Salaries of Different Specialties
I am currently planning on entering the nursing world, but am unsure on a specialty. There are a myriad of things I am interested in, if I were to become an RN, which specialty would have a higher annual salary? -Kiley This question was asked in the nursing forum section.
Changing Careers–ADN or BSN
I currently work in the defense community and am looking to change my career path. I have already attained my bachelor’s degree so I am at a loss for the best path for me in becoming a nurse. I have done some research and I know I can either do an accelerated BSN program or […]
Help passing HESI Twice | How to get a score of 1000 or more on HESI
Hi, I am a student nurse that will be in my final semester this fall. My school has it to where we have to pass HESI twice with a cumulative score of 1700 but we have three tries to take it. I didn’t do well on the first one, we took it a week after […]
NY Nurse: How to get first job with no job experience
Hi, I’m a Brooklyn, NY registered nurse and graduated with my associates in 2013. Going through job postings, I find that the vast majority of postings require experience ranging from a year to several years. (Although I’m going for my bachelors in nursing, I don’t see jobs that require a BSN but not experience.) Of […]
Struggling and I am not even in Nursing School | Will I make it in Nursing School?
Hello all, I am 30 years old, married, and a mother of 3. I know it sounds cliché but I have wanted to be a nurse for the majority of my life. I have an Associates in Biology, and am 10 classes away from my BS in Public Health. I am in California and all […]
Nursing Care Plan for Cerebral Palsy
Hi this is an amazing site! I love it. Can you please assist with a care plan for a child with cerebral palsy, with spastic movements. -Tina This question was asked in the nursing forum section. If you want to view a video tutorial on how to construct a care plan in nursing school, please […]
How to be a RN
I really need to know all the information there is to be a rn and i was hoping this site could tell me that information? -Tashya This question was asked in the nursing forum section.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner vs Neonatal Nurse
1) What is the difference between a Neonatal Nurse and a Neonatal Practitioner? 2) If I complete my BSN in four years and take the NCLEX exam to be a RN, can I work while doing my MSN or will it be too stressful?….. Also, if I can do my MSN while working will I […]
Taking HESI A2 Exam | Did the HESI A2 Study Guide Help you Pass?
I am trying to get into nursing school but I have to take the HESI A2 exam. I am not quite sure how to prepare for it. I plan on getting the HESI A2 exam study guide off Amazon. Has any one used this book and did it help y0u prepare. It is called: Admission […]
Graduating from Nursing School | I Need Some Tips to Help Make me a Good Nurse
So I have finally done what felt like the impossible, I’m graduating from nursing school in May. I was wondering if everyone could give me some tips on how to be a good nurse. I don’t want to mess up and I want to be a great advocate for my patients but I know I […]
Scope of Practice in Nebraska for LPN
Is it in a Licensed Practical Nurse’s scope of practice to perform 48 hr Hospital Discharge Follow-up Calls? -Kimberly This question was asked in the nursing forum section.
PAX RN vs Hesi A2 | What is the Difference?
What is the difference in these test. I have looked at two nursing schools and both want different things. One gives the PAX RN which gave me a copy of my scores and the other school requires the hesi a2, however I am not sure how they differ from each other. Don’t they ultimately say […]
I’m a CNA but Want to Become an LPN or RN Nurse
I’m a CNA currently, and I would like info on the next step of becoming a nurse. However, I’m running into problems. I wanted to take classes online for LPN or RN, but I’m not having any luck. Can you give me some direction on what I can do further my education in healthcare? Thanks, […]
I have a Crush on this Guy in my Nursing Class?!
I am such a total goofball but I have to get some advice on this question. I figured I would ask it on here because I always get responses from the other questions I ask (great website by the way) and plus some of you have been there with this question. In my Foundation class […]
Accused of Cheating on Exam in Nursing School? Help Me!
I am so stressed out right now! Last Friday we had an exam in my A&P class and it included a written essay along with 75 questions with fill in the blank and multiple choice. First of all let me be honest and say I did not cheat. I have no reason to lie to […]
Can I still get into Nursing School & a Nursing Job with a Class A Misdemeanor?
I am planning to go to nursing school and eventually be employed here in Utah. However I am concerned about a Class A Misdemeanor conviction that remains on my record. It is 12 yrs. old and there is no re-offense. I am wondering if this would be an issue in being admitted into nursing school […]
Is Health Care Reform Hurting your Job as a Nurse?
I have noticed that since health care reform has taken place more and more hospitals are cutting staffing and laying off people. Just last week I heard about a hospital laying off many of their workers (some were nurses) due to Obamacare. They say it is because of Medicare reimbursements being down and this is […]