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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    How far can hospital go?

    Nurse Beth replied to RNTX31's topic in General Nursing

    It conveys a lack of respect when employers treat nurses like movable widgets. If you want to make employees feel powerless, this is how to do
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    DON job is mentally stressful-should I stay or should I quit?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have recently switched jobs after almost 10 years with the same employer. It was (so I thought) a well thought out decision. My past experience as an RN has been in Med/Surg and OR...
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    When Your Preceptee is a Know-it-All

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    By 0900 on the first day of orientation with her preceptee, Sheila knew, and groaned inwardly. Her preceptee, Kyle, was a know-it-all. During rounds on their patient in the designated COVID-19...
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    Bullied in the NICU

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I'm a NICU nurse. I left a toxic workplace due to bullying 2 years ago and became a traveling nurse, but I'm getting tired of the constant travel and want to settle down in a more permanent position....
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    Why are my resumes ignored? For 2 Years?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have been a Nurse for 5years. I have experience in telemetry, pre & post cath lab recovery, iv certified, bls, acls, and critical care bedside. I have been trying to breakout of...
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    Why are my resumes ignored? For 2 Years?

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

    Such a good point and that is a tough one. I think recruiters do understand if you don't want potential employers to contact your current employer bc then they'll know you are looking for a
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    When Your Preceptee is a Know-it-All

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

    I know,
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    When Your Preceptee is a Know-it-All

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

    Yikes! A little off-topic, but what was their
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    School Nurse told not to follow DNR order

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

    I didn't either, until I researched it! But it's a really good opportunity for advocacy, and school nurses are positioned to move this
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    When Your Preceptee is a Know-it-All

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

    Could it be that the nurses who disregarded you were
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    When Your Preceptee is a Know-it-All

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

    Good point. I was trying to convey an example of someone clearly drawing attention to themselves as their main motivation for speaking
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    When Your Preceptee is a Know-it-All

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

    One of the roles of the preceptor is Socializer. The others are Educator, Role Model and Protector. Not all preceptors have great coaching skills, but it is their job to help their preceptee be a...
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    Having trouble in new job

    Nurse Beth replied to needhelppls's topic in General Nursing

    Typically you need at least 1 year experience to land a job in the Bay
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    Advice for Tampa ADN Graduate

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am in an ADN RN program and will be graduating December 2020. I am planning to move to a different city in my state (Tampa, FL) and my goal is to find a residency program. I have...
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    New GraduateWith 3 Incident Reports

    Nurse Beth replied to Taito29's topic in General Nursing

    If I were your unit educator, first of all, I'd be honored, because you sound wonderful. You are not blaming others and you are learning from your experiences. Best wishes and believe in
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    Being an Experienced LPN Does Not Make You an Experienced RN

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Know anything about a travel company having an RN travel as an LPN? Is it just lower pay? Is it not a good idea? I have been a LTC LPN for 7 years & obtained my RN in January...
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    I’m a new grad in medsurg and I’m struggling

    Nurse Beth replied to Rosini's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Consider journaling, brief notes at the end of each day. What went well, what did not, where did things spiral out of control? What could you have done differently? There's benefit in reflecting on...
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    Worried I will not be up to par with other nursing students

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth!! I am currently Active Duty in the USAF. I have about 2.5-3 years left of my contract. I am almost finished with my BS degree in Biobehavioral Health at Penn State (online). I figured...
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    Should I take a Home Health position as a new grad?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    HI Nurse Beth, I just graduated and I am on the hunt for an RN job. I take boards in less than a week, and I'm excited to begin working as a nurse. At the hospital I currently work at, I really love...
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    New Grad, anxiety and possible issues with preceptor

    Nurse Beth replied to clamchopz's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing that will save you here is an actionable and measurable performance plan. Something like " in the next 4 shifts you will pass meds on time, etc." You can ask for one if you didn't...
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    Documented note for a coworker RN

    Nurse Beth replied to FloatDaddy's topic in General Nursing

    If you documented findings without assessing the patient, I'm sorry to say, you are most likely in trouble. Not sure how you can present this
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    Should I get my LPN before my RN?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I need an advice because I'm a bit confused. I got a spot for Accelerated RN program in Ontario and LPN program in Alberta. I currently reside in Alberta but from the little research...
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    Nervous about employment gap

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I just started my masters program to become an FNP. At the same time I just had my second baby. My maternity leave is up soon and I have to decide whether I can go back. I don't have...
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    Can they make an RN work as a CNA?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have a friend who is a RN and works in a hospital. My question is, if they are short on cna’s can the charge nurse make my friend (the RN) work as a CNA? Dear Friend, RNs can be...
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    Inhalation Errors: Rethinking Devices for Your COPD Patients

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) struggle to use their inhalers properly.1 Though COPD is the fourth-leading cause of death...