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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    Is getting my BSN worth the stress?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am starting a BSN program. please advice if worth it? In terms of job opportunities and level of stress thx. Dear Starting BSN, A thousand times Yes. It is worth...
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    Orientation. Advice on precepting

    Nurse Beth replied to Sweetheart2005's topic in General Nursing

    It could be she doesn't have the aptitude for acute care
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    Student nurse wants to increase chance of getting hired

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am currently doing my preceptorship in MGH. My preceptor is very nice and asked me to give him my application materials so that he can refer me to his manager. I feel this is a very...
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    New Grad Wants L&D

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am trying to get into a Labor & Delivery Nurse Resident program. I am an ADN, graduating with my BSN this October. Would there be any benefit for me to take continuing education...
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    Wants to change specialties

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hey Nurse Beth, I'm new to the forum so please forgive me if I didn't present correctly but I need some insight. I am an experienced nurse. I've been doing peds CTICU for five years now and I have...
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    Being a CNA is so discouraging, I may not want to become a nurse anymore :(

    Nurse Beth replied to Emmagesena's topic in General Students

    Like JKL33 said, it's impossible for someone else to know if you will love it, or hate it, or just tolerate it. For myself, it's been a wonderful career. Frustrating at times, but challenging and...
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    Is this case impossible?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have an RN, BSN, MSN but very little nursing experience and I am having a hard time finding a job without this experience. I have worked in the airline industry for the past 35...
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    Wants online nursing school with no pre-reqs

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I'm 18 years old and what I'm about to say was nevertheless in my plans. I want to become a nurse, to help fight this pandemic. I have a GED, well I'm trying to get my GED, I have yet...
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    Telling the truth or softening the blow?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, So, I recently had an interview and job shadow for a school nurse position. I received a call from the recruiter and she stated she had good & bad news. Bad news was that I did...
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    ICU or IMCU for first job?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I need a career advice. I just graduated from nursing school and I have an offer as an ICU nurse at a trauma level 1 hospital that is 1 hr away from home I am a respiratory therapist...
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    Prepare Nurses to Pass NCLEX, or Prepare Nurses for Real World?

    Nurse Beth replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've thought for a long time that we need to go to a medical model, where nurses are given progressive independence. A year of residency, with a fellowship after that for
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    LPN License Rejected Due to Failure to Disclose Criminal Arrest

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

    Somehow as nurses we think that our state's Board of Nursing or Board of Registered Nursing stands for us, and advocates for us. They don't, and when it comes down to it, they are not our friend. They...
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    How can I land a nurse manager position?

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

    Dear Waiting, What to do- you keep actively waiting for the right opportunity ? CONGRATS on getting your MSN in Nursing administration and preparing for your Nurse Executive Certification...
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    LPN License Rejected Due to Failure to Disclose Criminal Arrest

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

    I would hate for someone to take what you just said as fact. It could put their career at risk. Every nurse should check with their own state BON/BRN. From CA: " Pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.4,...
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    LPN License Rejected Due to Failure to Disclose Criminal Arrest

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

    Dear Devastated, I'm sorry, yes, this is devastating. Failing to truthfully answer all questions on your application to the BON backfires. It can be considered a greater offense than your...
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    New grad RN; getting a job out of state with less than 6 months experience

    Nurse Beth replied to pandabearlover's topic in General Nursing

    See your provider for treatment for your anxiety and depression. Hopefully it will be enough to see you through 1 year- and you're halfway there. Trying to change jobs now is going to be stressful for...
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    New grad anxiety

    Nurse Beth replied to bt40567's topic in General Nursing

    I know it may not help to tell you you're graduating and entering the work force at an unprecedented, historical time. Everything is topsy-turvy. Even in normal times, many new grads have not...
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    Completely regret becoming a nurse

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have been a med-surg nurse for two years and although I really enjoy my teammates, managers, schedule, and vacation approvals, the actual work itself I find boring, overwhelmingly...
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    Telling the truth or softening the blow?

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

    Congratulations!!!
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    Is nursing less physically taxing than veterinary technician?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am a 25 yr registered veterinary technician veteran contemplating switching to human nursing for a number of reasons. Those include low pay, no career respect, lack of career...
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    Graduate asked to work in PCA position?

    Nurse Beth replied to ACNH_PRN's topic in General Nursing

    There's a good chance this will be a temporary move. CNOs right now are allocating resources in any way they can and this is the plan of the month. Soon they'll realize they need to get you up and...
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    Covered Up a Narcotic Med Error

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, The other night, during my med pass, I made an error. I had accidentally given my pt the narcotic her neighbor was to receive. They were in separate rooms and I obviously...
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    What if I don't pass my nursing program's exit exam?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth. What can I do if I graduate from a nursing program and can't pass my exit program? Dear If, You need to find out your school's position on the exit exam. Typically, even if you...
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    Thinking of leaving nursing altogether

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have been an RN since 12 and an NP since 2016. I had one NP job from 2016-2019. I left because I had no work life balance. I spend all my free time charting. I was overworked,...
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    How to Change Nursing Specialties

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Will you please recommend the best way to change nursing fields? How does one gain experience in a field that they have never practiced in and how would that information be best...