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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    When is it time to leave nursing?

    Nurse Beth replied to TheVikingLady's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Have you thought about seeing career counselor or talking it through with a therapist? Life's too short to be
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    Should I List 2 Short Jobs on my Resume?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth! I have a resume question and will put it on the site as well in case you don't do resume stuff. I am new and not sure how this site works yet. I am tying to figure what to do with my...
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    Do I Have to Disclose Mental Illness in my Interview?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I recently accepted a job offer on PCU. My question is, should disclose that I take antidepressants and that I have depression and anxiety (that is well controlled with meds) on my...
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    Your most bonehead moment in nursing. Or 2. Or 3.

    Nurse Beth replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    haha! but what did they really
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    New RN, how to save face

    Nurse Beth replied to ERN19's topic in General Nursing

    Yay!! Thank
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    From ED to Correctional Nursing

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I'm in a bit of a predicament, as I am burned out on acute care micromanagement but love what I do as an ER nurse. I have only experience in acute care but is is varied and covers a...
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    From ED to Correctional Nursing

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

    Good to know, all corrections nurses! And I stand corrected. Thanks for the
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    Your most bonehead moment in nursing. Or 2. Or 3.

    Nurse Beth replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    Doctor with heavy accent is dressed in sterile garb at the bedside in ICU, hands gloved and up in the air, gown on, yelling “Pants! Pants” Everyone tries to figure out what he wants. Finally the...
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    Caught Sleeping on Night Shift

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I was caught sleeping on a HH night shift. Will I lose my license? Dear Caught Sleeping, I certainly hope not if this was an isolated event, and I don't think so....
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    Your most bonehead moment in nursing. Or 2. Or 3.

    Nurse Beth replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    So a colleague of mine was assisting a doctor who was putting in a femoral line. He said, "Hold the pannus out of the way" and turned his back to get something from his tray. He turned back, looked...
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    New RN, how to save face

    Nurse Beth replied to ERN19's topic in General Nursing

    Do it! Do it! I'm dying of
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    "Not sure what unit you will be hired into..."

    Nurse Beth replied to TitaniumPlates's topic in General Nursing

    It is common for new grads to apply, listing a first choice and a second choice. But even then they're told ahead of time, before they accept an
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    New RN, how to save face

    Nurse Beth replied to ERN19's topic in General Nursing

    VivaLasVeiejas . I'm still laughing!! Can I put this in my new
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    Is it Worth it to Get My MSN?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I recently got accepted into an LVN to BSN program, but I've heard talk lately about getting an MSN. I have no interest in being a teacher, and I think I'd be happy working on a med-surg floor. Do you...
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    When Your Nursing School is Shut Down

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

    Wow, I had no idea about the lack of oversight but everything you see from the "buyer's" end speaks to what you are saying. I think it's shameful X 10 that vulnerable people trying to better...
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    From ED to Correctional Nursing

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

    Interesting! and fascinating to me as a nurse who has no correctional nursing experience. I always wonder if my self-care would include not becoming cynical or jaded. Oh, wait!!! I'm in acute care and...
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    61 With No Current Nursing Experience

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

    I have to find other ways meet my need for acknowledgement and appreciation. Sometimes I look back and give myself credit for positive contributions I've
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    Does the Doctor-Nurse Game Still Exist?

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

    I think a lot of us do
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    From ED to Correctional Nursing

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

    Sorry, I hate when people do that and I can't figure it out. It's hemodialysis, as in working in a hemodialysis
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    61 With No Current Nursing Experience

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

    Dear Refresher, You have over 2 decades in clinical research and scant current experience in clinical nursing. Essentially you are changing fields and starting over, but not with the job-seeking...
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    Afraid to Apply for a Job

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, First of all, thank you for reading my question. A little of my background: I just got my nursing license (graduated last year). My potential references (clinical instructors)...
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    Is it OK to Call HR About my Application?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Hello! I am having trouble getting a job with two years nursing experience. I have a couple interviews coming up but I would also like to call some of the other jobs I applied for to...
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    4 Types of Difficult Patients and Tips for Dealing With Them

    Nurse Beth replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for such helpful tips for dealing with difficult patients. Another type of manipulation is splitting behaviors- the patient who greets you with "I'm so glad you're here! The nurse last night...
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    Help! Had to Quit My Job, Now What?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am looking for advice about how to be hired "back" into the clinical setting as a RN. I have my BSN and my RN license is current, active, and unrestricted. To make a long story...
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    Am I Too Old?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, LVN here since 2004. I am wanting to continue with my education and apply for a BSN program to be eligible for the NCLEX RN. I am 56 years and old would like your thoughts on the...