Nurse Beth MSN

Tele, ICU, Staff Development

Hi! Nice to meet you! I especially love helping new nurses. I am currently a nurse writer with a background in Staff Development, Telemetry and ICU.

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    Wants to quit ED but keep the good pay

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    ER nurse here. I want to quit nursing. But before I do, are there nursing jobs that pay as good as ER bedside
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    Wants to quit ED but keep the good pay

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

    If you are a seasoned ED nurse receiving high pay, moving to a different job might require you to start over again salary-wise. Evaluating the total compensation package, including benefits and...
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    Travel nurse wants intermediate fetal monitoring course

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

    I recommend going with AWHONN's (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses) Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring instructor-led course, a highly regarded, reputable program....
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    Travel nurse wants intermediate fetal monitoring course

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I am a travel nurse and I am trying to find out who teaches the intermediate fetal monitoring course. Most of the instructors teach where they work and only to the employees. I am in...
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    LPN wants to challenge NCLEX

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

    Even with extensive LPN experience like yours, Pennsylvania (PA) does not offer a challenge exam for the NCLEX. To be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN in Pennsylvania (PA), you must graduate from...
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    Is FNP more marketable than AGPCNP in Dermatology?

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

    Not necessarily, and maybe not at all. A dermatology clinic looking to hire a nurse practitioner may not prioritize training as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) over an Adult-Gerontology Primary...
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    Is FNP more marketable than AGPCNP in Dermatology?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Is FNP more marketable than AGPCNP in the realm of
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    How long after CRNA program interview to get an answer?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    San Juan UPR CRNA program, how was the interview process and how long to get an answer after interview
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    How long after CRNA program interview to get an answer?

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

    The University of Puerto Rico (UPR) CRNA program in San Juan is competitive, with limited spots available each year. Applicants typically need to demonstrate a strong academic background (especially...
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    Fired for not giving injections properly

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

    I'm sorry. Being fired is traumatic, especially when you're questioning the reasoning behind your dismissal. Some details don't add up, like mixed signals from management. They may have already...
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    Fired for not giving injections properly

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    So I was hired at a peds office in Nov and I started doing immunizations a few weeks after I was hired. In Feb I asked for a mini eval to see how things were going and I was told I needed to be doing...
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    Anxious nurse emigrating from India asks what problems US nurses face

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I'm an aspiring BSc nursing student from India preparing for the NCLEX RN exam, and I've been researching the challenges faced by nurses community. Could you please share what daily problems you...
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    BSN student asking for help writing paper

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello, I am a nursing student finishing my BSN. It has been years since I have actually taken a nursing class. I have to write a paper on a free clinic that I visited, describe the availability,...
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    Requesting BON to get license back after falsifying documentation

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I have to write a letter to the BON in Ohio to request to work as a nurse after I complete the requirements of my consent agreement. I was charged with falsifying documentation and put on exclusion...
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    Requesting BON to get license back after falsifying documentation

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

    The BON will look for signs of remorse, accountability, and fulfillment of the consent agreement terms. Here is an example of a letter you can write: [Your Name] [Your Address] [City,...
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    I'm 60 yrs old. Is it too late for me to become a RN?

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

    It depends. While nursing school is unrealistic for many people at age 60, every 60-year-old is different. These are a few of factors I would look at : Is it practical? How long will...
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    Hong Kong student asks how to register for NCLEX

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I am studying to write my NCLEX exams , but I don't know how to go about the process of registering , the closest lo cation to me is Hong Kong but the process I am not sure I quite understand how to...
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    Is this interview question illegal?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello! I recently had an interview for an internship position at a local hospital in their NICU. It is advertised as being an education opportunity while one is in school that can be a pathway...
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    Is this interview question illegal?

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

    It is not illegal to ask general questions about your future plans, availability, and long-term intentions in a neutral way. Your interviewer was concerned you could be a flight risk. Hospitals...
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    Hong Kong student asks how to register for NCLEX

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

    Steps to Register for the NCLEX Exam in Hong Kong Confirm eligibility Before registering for the NCLEX, you need to be approved by the state board of nursing in the U.S. where you plan to...
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    Does anyone know if we  have to retake the NCLEX after completing probation to reinstate our license? 

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

    If your license was suspended but not revoked, you typically do not need to retake the NCLEX. However, you might need to meet other requirements, such as completing additional continuing education, a...
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    Does anyone know if we  have to retake the NCLEX after completing probation to reinstate our license? 

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Anybody know if we still have to re-take NCLEX after accomplished Probation to reinstated our license back, with no
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    BSN student asking for help writing paper

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

    I want to help you with some general guidelines because I know how much nurses hate to write papers, and I congratulate you on returning to school! First, educate yourself on health literacy and...
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    Is drive time included in an 8-hour shift for a corporate nurse with facilities 2 hours away?

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

    Extensive travel times like yours should be clarified to ensure fair compensation. Generally, commuting to and from your primary work location (if you have one) and home is generally not paid,...
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    Is drive time included in an 8-hour shift for a corporate nurse with facilities 2 hours away?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    For a corporate nurse who has 8 facilities to visit, is the drive time included in the 8 hour shift since some facilities are 2 hours