Nurse Beth MSN

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

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   How do I write a personal letter to the Board?

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   Dear Needs Direction, Writing a personal statement for your RN license application when addressing a misdemeanor from 23 years ago is essential in demonstrating your readiness and suitability for licensure. Please remember that your letter ...
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   How do I write a personal letter to the Board?

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   Hello Nurse Beth, My RN license is pending/on hold due to a misdemeanor of 23 years ago. I got all the court documents to submit to IDFPR. However, I'm stuck on the personal statement I need to submit to them. I don't know how long it should be ...
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   Can a CNA dictate to nurses?

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   Dear Can a CNA Dictate, Without more context on your situation, I'll give you my thoughts. If the CNA works in the staffing office, then yes, they may be delegated with calling nurses in and sending extra staff home when needed, under the g...
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   Can a CNA dictate to nurses?

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   Dear Nurse Beth, Can a CNA in a staffing position dictate to Nurses floor assignments and tell a Nurse to go home if not accepted?
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   Should I get my BSN or go straight into MSN?

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   Dear Confused, It's great to hear about your career progression and your ambitious goals in the healthcare field! Balancing work, family, and education can be challenging, but you can achieve your objectives with careful planning. Here's a step-...
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   Should I get my BSN or go straight into MSN?

   Nurse Beth posted a topic in Nurse Beth

   Hello! I'll try to make this short and sweet! I started in the medical field as a CNA. I then obtained my Phlebotomy License and LPN License. I proceeded on and transitioned into the LPN to RN bridge program and successfully completed that. I now hav...
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   Engineer switching to nursing: ABSN or direct entry MSN?

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   Dear Torn, It's great that you're considering a career change to nursing and have your sights set on becoming a professor in the future! Let's look at the differences between ABSN (Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing) and direct entr...
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   Engineer switching to nursing: ABSN or direct entry MSN?

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   Dear Nurse Beth, I am torn between applying for ABSN and direct entry MSN programs. May I know the difference and what the pros and cons of these two are? Being an Engineer (International) trying to switch career, where will each of these progra...
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   Can I be forced to take Spanish speaking classes?

   Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   These are excellent points, all. Also, be sure to find out your responsibilities as a "translator." You don't want to be held liable because you were expected to translate medical terminology and aren't fluent. Ask your manager the differen...
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    Can I be forced to take Spanish speaking classes?

    Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    Dear How to Handle, Handling the situation professionally and effectively is crucial, especially in a changing work environment. First, consider your own career goals and aspirations. Do you see yourself staying at this hospital long-term,...
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    Can I be forced to take Spanish speaking classes?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Nurse Beth

    Hello Nurse Beth, Let me start by saying I work in TX in an area that speaks English/Spanish. This is a predominantly Hispanic area and I am White. I have already been here for more than 8 years. I do not know Spanish (just basics and barely). I...
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    Torn Between 2 Job Offers

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    Dear Dilemma, Choosing between two job offers, especially when they have significant pay and work environment differences, can be challenging. Here's some things to consider as you make your decision: Work-Life Balance. You value spend...
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    Torn Between 2 Job Offers

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Nurse Beth

    Hello Nurse Bteh, Dilemma, choosing between 2 job offers. I ve worked the past year as a travel nurse dialysis, which I loved at first, but became more and more challenging, mostly due to an abusive manager, long 15 hrs work days, and being cons...
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    Can you give me some license plate ideas on being a substance abuse nurse?

    Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    Dear Substance Abuse Nurse, As in vanity plates? OK, here's a couple 🙂 SOBRNURS (sobriety nurse) RECOVRN (recovery RN) Make sure to check your state's DMV guidelines for license plate customization, as some states have restriction...
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    Can you give me some license plate ideas on being a substance abuse nurse?

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    Dear Nurse Beth, Can you give me some license plate ideas on being a substance abuse nurse?