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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    Can't do CPR-is my career over?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I was injured at work, requiring two shoulder surgeries within 10 months. I re-injured the same shoulder and now have permanent restrictions (sedentary duty, nothing greater than 10...
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    Dilemma- my job or my boyfriend?

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

    Good insight and maybe a good save! thanks
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    How stupid did I look?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I started a new PT job in juvenile corrections. I had to call out the 2nd day d/t a horrific migraine causing me to vomit. I asked supv if I could make up the day the next day, she...
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    New nurse left alone with huge blood clot and post-op bleeding

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have been a nurse for 5 years. My only experience is as a wound care nurse. I have been feeling like I need to expand on my nursing skills because I would like to go back to school...
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    Nurse Beth Pops New Grad's Bubble

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

    Thank you kindly! You're so
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    The Stigma of Men in Nursing

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    Here is a prelude which is actually a prologue. I am writing this edit after the article below was published, based on the well -written feedback. While I pinged off a recent article and point...
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    New grad wants to be CRNA

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I'm a new-ish grad (6 months experience) and currently I work on an oncology/med-surg unit. My long term goal is to become a CRNA and I know that prior to applying, CRNA school...
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    Best online program

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I have been a RN for 42 years, graduated with ADN in 1978. Fast forward I retired from a 20 year clinical research position at a psychiatric practice recently. Searching for the best...
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    How would you improve the nursing profession? (beyond better staffing, higher pay, etc)

    Nurse Beth replied to labordude's topic in General Nursing

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    Should I travel with 1 year L&D experience?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I'm a nurse in L&D. I started as a new grad and have close to a year's experience now. I work in a unit with a high turnover in both staff nurses and leadership. There's a lot of...
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    My DON is harrassing me, can I save my job?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, How do I save my job when my DON is harrassing me and ordering my direct supervisors to write me up for things I either should have education on or exaggerations. I have emailed...
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    Feeling Bored

    Nurse Beth replied to jellybean570's topic in General Nursing

    You're experiencing the 2 year itch. It happens when you become competent at your job and need more of a challenge. It's a good thing, and normal. This is a great time to go back to school. Best...
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    New grad wants to be CRNA

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

    There are definitely hospitals that hire new nursing grads into ICU, yes. An Anesthesia Assistant is a non-nursing role that practices under the supervision of an
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    New Grad Losing Hope of Getting Job

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

    There's regional shortages of experienced nurses, but surpluses of new grads. It's very competitive in some
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    How much of a shock transferring from MedSurg to ED?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, RN with 4.5 years experience ...nervous for a move but am getting burnt out on med surg floor where I work in neuro and stroke. I am considering the ED how much of a shock am I in...
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    How would you improve the nursing profession? (beyond better staffing, higher pay, etc)

    Nurse Beth replied to labordude's topic in General Nursing

    I think most people have no idea what we do...we've really not succeeded at educating the public. Female dominated professions just don't get the respect that male professions
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    Fired for False Workplace Violence Accusation - Feeling Humiliated and Shamed

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    Dear Nurse Beth, I'm in need of advice. I have been a nurse for 16 years. I have made some poor life choices in the past that lead to being in the Diversion Program, which I completed, and now...
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    8 Work From Home Jobs

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Nursing Career

    In my career advice column, Ask Nurse Beth, I am asked so often about job opportunities away from the bedside, and just as often how to work from home. Why do nurses quit the bedside? There are...
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    CEO Says More Nurses Won't Improve Care

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    The fight for safe patient staffing is being waged right now in Illinois. The Safe Patient Limits Act, HB 2604, which calls for safe nurse-patient ratios, will be voted on this week in Springfield,...
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    How would you improve the nursing profession? (beyond better staffing, higher pay, etc)

    Nurse Beth replied to labordude's topic in General Nursing

    following
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    Scapegoated in SNF

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I work in a Massachusetts SNF. I had worked a 16 hour shift and gave report and count to the overnight nurse. When she was doing a head count she saw a resident needed to go to the...
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    Quit job after 3 months and getting discouraged

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, What advice do you have for a new grad with three months experience having a hard time finding a new job. I quit to be with my family in November and now all interviews just aren't...
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    Resume and Cover Letter Critique

    Nurse Beth replied to amus180's topic in New York Nursing

    Congratulations on graduating! I have suggestions for you on both your cover letter and your resume. I want to help you stand out- that's the key to your success. As a new graduate without nursing...
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    LVN from South Africa seeks licensing

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am LVN nurse from South Africa who just immigrated and waiting for my green card I am living in Fresno California where in Fresno can I test to be certified and what documentation...
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    Was Addicted but now Ready to Work

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I am returning to nursing after a long hiatus due to addiction. I have fifteen years of strong recovery and feel firmly anchored in that respect. My question is how do I look for a job...