Nurse Beth MSN

Nurse Beth has 30 years experience as a MSN and specializes in Tele, ICU, Staff Development.

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   Is there a chance I can get in to nursing school?

   Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   The admissions requirements for the University at Buffalo (UB) nursing program depend on which specific nursing track you're applying to. Since you mentioned you're interested in applying next fall,...
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   Is there a chance I can get in to nursing school?

   Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

   Is there a chance I can get in? I apply next fall -My overall GPA is gonna be 3.6 or 3.64 and my pre req GPA might be a 3.44 or 3.55 depending on a class I'm taking next semester -I have 30 hours of...
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   Am I unmarketable with burned bridges?

   Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   I'm really sorry about your loss and your depression. You are marketable, you can definitely land a job, but your primary problem is depression. Once you get that taken care of, everything else...
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   Am I unmarketable with burned bridges?

   Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

   I have been a RN 16 years and lost my wife of 32 years 2 years ago, been fighting depression and anxiety, tried to get back into the work force for the last 8 months was hired then 3 months in just...
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   Can I sue staff for giving me the right medication but wrong dosage?

   Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   If you are considering legal action, consult with a personal injury or medical malpractice attorney who can evaluate your case based on the specific details and help you understand your rights and...
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   Can I sue staff for giving me the right medication but wrong dosage?

   Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

   Can I sue staff for giving me the right medication but wrong
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   Must retake NCLEX-how long should I prep?

   Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Congrats on moving forward with getting your license in Hawaii! Given that you've been out of nursing for nearly 10 years but have 18 years of RN experience, your prior knowledge should be a solid...
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   Must retake NCLEX-how long should I prep?

   Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

   Hi Nurse Beth, I am in the process of obtaining my license in my new home state of Hawaii after nearly 10 years out of nursing (I worked as an RN for 18 years before that). To obtain my license...
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   75 yr old BSN wants to become a coder

   Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   It could be a great idea to become a medical coder! Your BSN background gives you a solid understanding of healthcare terminology and systems, which is a huge asset. As a 75-year-old, your wealth of...
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    75 yr old BSN wants to become a coder

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    As 75 year old with BSN background, Im interested in becoming a med coder. Your thoughts re possibility of getting hired?
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    Deeply Disappointed and Burned Out

    Nurse Beth replied to Burned Out's topic in Nursing Career

    As a hiring manager, you are a flight risk, and landing a good job will become increasingly difficult. You left the ICU as a new grad after only 4 months and then went on to leave several jobs...
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    Need help getting through feeling of burnout

    Nurse Beth replied to LNDRN19's topic in General Nursing

    Once you see the broken things, you can't unsee them. Nurses cope by either lowering their standards and sinking to the norm of such a unit or by remaining constantly frustrated. Have you ever...
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    Help!! Should I use NSO attorney to fight BON Charge

    Nurse Beth replied to Just.Blessed.RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If you haven't done so yet, write down everything you remember about the incident in chronological order. Check out The American Association of Nurse Attorneys and start with a consultation....
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    How Can I Balance Becoming an AGNP-PC, Earning My DNP and PhD in Nursing, and Staying Engaged in Both Clinical Practice and Teaching?

    Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    You're almost there; congratulations! Your passion and aspirations are impressive. Give Yourself Time For now, embrace some uncertainty and stay open-minded. Understand that you may feel...
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    How Can I Balance Becoming an AGNP-PC, Earning My DNP and PhD in Nursing, and Staying Engaged in Both Clinical Practice and Teaching?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Current BSN student graduating in one year. I've always wanted to be an AGNP-PC and obtain my DNP, to then be a PCP for persons with dementia (from diagnosis to death). After getting my feet wet in...