Nurse Beth MSN

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

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   Hate bedside nursing, what jobs can I do with 1 year experience?

   Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

   I have a BSN and have worked in an ICU setting close to a year. I had to leave for personal reasons. I really hate bedside nursing. I see post on non bedside nursing jobs, but you need 2 to 3 years...
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   One year after licensing, how can I land a residency position?

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

   This is challenging, and the difficulty lies in the fact that you are soon transitioning from being a new graduate to being a new nurse without acute care experience. You will encounter job...
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   One year after licensing, how can I land a residency position?

   Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

   Hello Nurse Beth, I am a recent BSN graduate, obtained my license in October 2024. I've struggled to get into a new grad residency from the beginning. I even tried out-of-state options, but no...
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   Assigned to home health client with feces on floor

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

   I hope one of our onsite home health experts weigh in on this. This is such an urgent and challenging situation, and I'd really value insights from someone in the field regarding what actions the...
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   Assigned to home health client with feces on floor

   Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

   Hello, I am back to work after an 8-year break and am a new home health case manager. I have just been assigned a case I haven't been to yet but have been told his home is 'disgusting' because he is...
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   Long-term care or clinic for new LPN?

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

   Congrats on passing the NCLEX-PN! That's a huge accomplishment. And congrats on two job offers! It's great that you're already considering where you can gain the most experience as you begin your...
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   Long-term care or clinic for new LPN?

   Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

   Hello! I recently passed the NCLEX-PN and have been seeking job opportunities for the LPN position. I have been offered a job in long term care/ rehab or a clinic LPN. In what setting would it be more...
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   Stressed from pediatric oncology needs career advice

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

   Hello again, and thank you for reaching out. I understand the intense workload and intensity of practice in pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant nursing. I'm glad you're prioritizing...
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   Stressed from pediatric oncology needs career advice

   Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

   Hello Nurse Beth , I'm here again. I have listened to your advice before and now I would like to get advice again. I am a pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant nurse in Turkey,...
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    CNA on no rehire list, what to do?

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

    I'm sorry you're having this experience. Without rehashing the narrative that led to your being blacklisted, let's focus on some options for a clear path forward. Know what you're aiming...
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    CNA on no rehire list, what to do?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I'm a CNA who was pregnant at the time of employment with a nursing home. I was sent to the hospital because I was severely dehydrated and could not keep anything down due to being pregnant. Any who I...
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    Should I do BSN or direct-entry MSN?

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

    Holding a non-nursing bachelor's degree makes you eligible for a direct entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Master's Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN). A direct-entry MSN program enables...
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    Should I do BSN or direct-entry MSN?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I have my BA in biochemistry, do you suggest I get my MEPN or BSN? I want to have as much experience possible and am wondering if I can work as a RN in my MEPN program (/direct entry MSN) to gain...
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    Retired RN wants to get back into work force, preferably Home Health

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

    Great advice from @CookieRoo9413 It sounds like you're in good standing to pursue home health nursing. Key questions to tailor next steps Do you have any recent hands-on clinical...
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    When will I feel comfortable?

    Nurse Beth replied to nb1104_'s topic in General Nursing

    Intubating a patient with DNR status? I don't