Question by kimbrellkaylyn: i’m a nurse who has let her license lapse for four years.what jobs should i consider w/o rn license. ?
it’ an associate degree in nursing,could it also apply as degree in health.
small hospitals where your understaffed. pts. are just not being taken care of as well. and the pt load was the worse. doing total care and all labs. there are no red flags on me.
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Answer by Chuck M
Why don’t you take a refresher course and get your license back? We could sure use you. There is such a shortage in nursing. Without your license, you could be an aide for floor work, or maybe some admin job clerical job.
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Question by Paul G: What jobs can an RN get if their license is inactive?
I have an inactive license but am interested working in a job related to nursing, whether it be chart review etc. Any additional suggestions (other than renewing my license) would be appreciated. Thank you.
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Answer by US_DR_JD
You cannot do any work which would require you to sign or otherwise provide information as a nurse. Even chart review, they want done from someone with credentials. You might be able to work managing a clinic, but if you in any way present yourself as a nurse, you are liable for prosecution.
It is difficult for a person with experience and education in a field to turn that off, when working in the same arena. For example, if a Nurse Practitioner, did not renew their NP credentials, but maintained their RN license, and was working in a health care facility, they might be prone to go beyond their scope of practice as an RN into the scope of practice as an APN.
You best solution would be to renew your license.
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Question by nealm7: Does anyone know of any jobs that require a pilot license and a paramedic license?
I am not talking about helicopter “life flight” type jobs. Those operations have a helicopter pilot “who usually doesn’t have a medical license” and a flight nurse “who usually doesn’t have a pilot license” . I am a commercial pilot and a paramedic. I am looking for a job that I could use both of my skills. (Possibly in a setting like Alaska). I have spent a lot of time researching this and all I have came up with is helicopter type operations.
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Answer by Ben Dere Dun Dat
No, not really. If you were a doctor, then you could do something in a place like Alaska, Africa or New Guinea, or the Australian outback if you owned your own plane. As a paramedic, you’re dreaming. It would be a good skill to have to get hired as a bush pilot, but it isn’t something you’d have an opportunity to be paid for. I flew in Alaska for many years and I know what’s what about it. However, since the majority of bush flying is seasonal, being a paramedic would be a good second job to get you through the winter until the next summer flying season, which is roughly April through September.
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Question by : Can I take nursing license exam in my home state instead of taking them where I went to college?
I am in a nursing school in NH. I wasn’t sure if there was some way I could take my exams in my home state so I wouldn’t need to pay more money for another license… does anyone know if this is possible?
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Answer by Common Sense
Of course it is. Why would you think otherwise? Go to your home state and take it.
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Question by immattj1: What are the ramifications of a nurse failing a pre-employment drug screen? Revocation of license?
In other words, hypothetically, if a graduate nurse was to fail a pre-employment drug screen, is this reportable to the state BON & grounds for termination of Temporary Practice Permit?
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Answer by pv_grl
probably, depends on the state
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Question by KAGE: I have 86 college credits, an AS in Nursing, an RN license, and 25 yrs exp, how can I get a BS degree fast?
I plan to remain in the job I currently have, working as a school nurse. I would like to have the personal satisfaction of having a BS degree, and have more opportunity to participate in admministrative projects.
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Answer by Jill
You need to do what every other nurse with an AS degree needs to do, find a BSN completion program.
Generally, work experience will not play a role in most school’s programs. You might find a way to earn one or two courses worth of credits, but don’t expect much.
Each school has their own requirements for earning the BSN, but generally you will need 30-40 credits in nursing and usually need 120 credits total (incl. your transferred credits from your AS) to earn the BSN. You may or may not need other general education courses depending on what you have already taken and how they transfer to whatever school you choose.
Most people can complete their BSN in 2 years. You can even find an online program at many local state schools (please stay away from Uni. of Phoenix – a for-profit school that will utterly rape you of funds). Also, you should know that the BSN completion programs are no where near as demanding as the initial RN licensure program. The content is not as hard, grading is based more on written work and discussions rather than formal exams, etc. So it’s definitely do-able if you’re working and have a family, etc.
Just start searching the schools in your area, as I said, start with the local state colleges and universities and find their requirements. Good luck!
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Question by Catherine: Is it ok to get your Registered Nursing license at a community college?
I want to make sure that it is not looked down upon, because most get their RN license at a University. and I’m almost positive that you can get your RN license at Mesa Community College (Mesa, Arizona) which is where I want to go. My friend said her cousin was able to do it.
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Answer by n_ricki
Many very good RN’s began their successful careers at a Community College. Only a real loser would look down at a Community College education.
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Question by .: Is it difficult to find jobs as an LPN (License Practical Nurse)?
I know that it is not difficult getting a job as a Registered Nurse, but I am not sure if it is difficult or not getting a job as a LPN. I don’t want to waste my time and money going to school for something that i am going to have a difficult time finding employment in.
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Answer by ranger_co_1_75
In the pacific north west, the papers routinely carry stories about how hard it is for the hospitals to find nurses. They have raised the nursing pay to the level my sister in law, by choice, only works 3 1/2 days a week, and can still afford to buy a house, a new car, and go on trips. If she wants to work overtime, she can get all she wants, but doesn’t want any.
So yes, in my part of the country you will make a very good living as an LPN.
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Question by kwhopper: What is the quickest way to get my RN license and become a nurse anesthetist?
I have a BA in Biology and understand i’ll have to wait a year to get into a program (in the meanwhile can meet any unmet pre-reqs), also i eventually want to become a nurse anesthetist, what is my quickest route?
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Answer by US_DR_JD
First you need to finish the RN program. Also realize that while you have your BA in Bio, some CRNA schools accept RNs with an associates in nursing and a BS in a science field while others only accept the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, regardless of other bachelors degrees.
Once you complete your nursing program you will need to pass the NCLEX-RN examination.
You will also need 2 years of clinical experience working in an intensive care setting working with hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac medications, and ventialtors. You will also need to be BLS, ACLS, PALS and preferably NALS certified. (some hospitals want new RN graduates to work on a general medical-surgical type unit before starting in an ICU or CCU)
Applicants for the Master of Science in Nursing CRNA programs will need excellent GRE scores, and the average candidate accepted has a 3.8 – 3.85 overall GPA with a B or better on all nursing and science course work.
Most CRNA programs average 28 months in length.
Good luck with school, and your career.
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