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My question is how can you start as nurse here in US already passed the NCLEX ,if your experience was from foreign country and like it’s been 5yrs ago?

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Have you ever had a patient get an erection? How did you handle it?

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Anyone know of a side hustle that I can do from home? Anything that you would like to see more of or need? Ex: Personalized badge reels

Last answered 13 days ago 1 answer

Can an DNP work as an NP?

Last answered 17 days ago 1 answer

Hi! I’m a nurse with a year of experience working in a Long-Term Acute Care facility. I’m trying to apply for jobs in acute hospitals, but in the interviews I had, they aren’t interested in my skill set. What else can I do to try to get the job?

Last answered 21 days ago 1 answer

I’m having the hardest time. I’m so burnt out and looking for another job. I’ve been beside about three years now and I just need a little bit of change. Any suggestions on what to go into next? I’ve done ICU/critical care most of my career so far.

Last answered 25 days ago 1 answer

How can nurses get their student loans forgiven?

Last answered 25 days ago 3 answers

Can you turn scrub pants into joggers?

Last answered about 1 month ago 2 answers

I'm searching for a job as an RN and I am very discouraged. I have 3 years in psych, 2 years in ER, and approaching 1 year doing acute dialysis. Is anyone else having a hard time finding fulfilling work?

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What does TID mean in nursing?

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Is it good to start at a residential facility as a New Nurse? I have no experience and having hard time finding jobs. And so far the places accepting new grads are residential facilities

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What disease would you most want to see driven into extinction next?

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Are you ever happy to get rid of a patient?

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What does NPO mean in nursing?

Last answered about 2 months ago 3 answers

As a undergrad who isn't in the nursing program yet, and is struggling with chemistry classes. Do you guys as nurses have any advice how to get through it?

Last answered about 2 months ago 8 answers

What was your experience with a new grad residency program? Would you recommend it over a regular nursing position? How did it pay? How was the interview process? Any info helps!!

Last answered 2 months ago 4 answers

I’m looking for a job that pays a lot for very little work. Any leads?

Last answered 2 months ago 12 answers

What do you think about the use of alternative therapies and complementary medicine in healthcare?

Last answered 2 months ago 1 answer

How does the expression “nurses eat their young” make you feel?

Last answered 2 months ago 11 answers

Is being a nurse in California or New York worth the cost of living?

Last answered 2 months ago 3 answers

As a nurse, what do you complain about the most about patients?

Last answered 2 months ago 2 answers

Are nurses obligated to help in a public emergency?

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Should nurses be allowed to assist in executions or other forms of capital punishment?

Last answered 2 months ago 1 answer

What is the most annoying part of your job as a nurse?

Last answered 3 months ago 14 answers

Is it possible to get a job again as RN after a year of not working. I only worked for 9 months as a med/surg nurse after graduating then quit due to stress?

Last answered 3 months ago 5 answers