Nurse Advice: Questions

Real nurse questions. Real nurse answers

Doctor Relations

Has a doctor every YELLED at you and how did you handle that situation?

Last answered about 4 hours ago 124 answers

Finances

What's the most expensive part about being a nurse (aside from nursing school)?

Last answered about 5 hours ago 53 answers

Operating Room / Surgical

I am going to have an interview as short stay surgery, what should I prepare for this interview questions ?

Last answered about 10 hours ago 1 answer

Career Advice Job Search New Grad Medical / Surgical PCU / Stepdown

What is a better unit to start on as a New Grad Nurse, an Progressive Care Unit (PCU), or a Med Surg Unit?

Last answered about 11 hours ago 78 answers

General Medical / Surgical Minnesota Wyoming

I’ve been a nurse for about 2 years at a major tertiary care hospital in Minnesota but I was thinking of making a change to secondary care center out in Wyoming. For those that have made a similar move in the past.. how did it go?

Last answered about 11 hours ago 1 answer

Job Search New Grad Obstetric / Labor & Delivery Nursery Minnesota

Is it unreasonable for a new grad to say no to any and all night shift positions?

Last answered about 11 hours ago 8 answers

Side Gigs

Any advice on a good flexible, part-time, remote gig for a full time RN? What certifications or training might be required? I've worked ICU, Oncology and Adult Day Health for a combined 26 years-

Last answered about 12 hours ago 2 answers

Career Advice General New Grad Cardiac Cath Lab PACU / Surgical Recovery Room

I've been an LPN for 15yrs. I recently passed the NCLEX on the 1st try. I am now a 50yo RN. I want more of soft nursing, outpatient, clinic, cath lab, OR w/no wknds/holidays and not the typical Med Surg floor. Why the struggle?

Last answered about 17 hours ago 8 answers

Career Advice Medical / Surgical Rehabilitation Employers

How can a nurse that’s worked in post acute rehab nursing her entire career, can I get into a hospital nursing . It seems like they all want hospital experience to hire you. I have my BSN

Last answered about 21 hours ago 8 answers

Career Advice

Is it ever okay for a nurse to quit without notice?

Last answered about 21 hours ago 6 answers

New Grad

Why would it be worth it to pick a new grad with a later start date vs a sooner date? I finish next year in August and was wondering if I should take a new grad that starts in September vs November?

Last answered 1 day ago 1 answer

Career Advice Job Search Medical / Surgical Pediatrics Neonatal Critical Care

What is the best way to transition from med/surge telemetry to NICU? I really want to have a new specialty!

Last answered 1 day ago 20 answers

Medical / Surgical

How do you organize your medication cart for your shift?

Last answered 1 day ago 2 answers

Medical / Surgical

How do you deal with a patient who won't stay still and needs restraints?

Last answered 1 day ago 4 answers

General

Do nurses have npi numbers?

Last answered 1 day ago 3 answers

Compensation

What is the most effective way to negotiate for higher pay? My peers in the same area are making almost $4/hr more than I am.

Last answered 1 day ago 63 answers

Nursing School

What’s a good gift for your preceptor?

Last answered 1 day ago 6 answers

Side Gigs

What are good nursing side gigs?

Last answered 1 day ago 23 answers

Home Health

Should my home care manager have asked me to see a patient who knowingly smokes in the home with oxygen running 24 seven?

Last answered 2 days ago 1 answer

Emergency PACU / Surgical Recovery Room

Looking for a job ER/ Pacu specificallyvin nor california area?