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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    Looking for RN program that includes prereqs

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I've been LVN for over 10 years. I almost finished prereqs for RN program at local College, but then I was diagnosed with cancer. I'm now in remission, but some of the prereqs may have expired....
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    How to manage paranoid nurse

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

    Excellent point, thank
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    Struggling to find CNA class in Indiana

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

    Here are a couple of ideas: First, use this link to search for a CNA training program approved by the Indiana Department of Health by city or county. Additionally: Many community...
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    Struggling to find CNA class in Indiana

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    What would you advise me to do ? Because I live in Indiana and have been struggling to find an open CNA Class. For A long
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    Canadian nurse lacks maternity and peds hours, denied licensure

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth. I am a Canadian registered nurse who recently moved to the States to live and work permanently. I had my Bachelor of nursing degree in Canada and successfully passed the NCLEX in...
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    Canadian nurse lacks maternity and peds hours, denied licensure

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

    Here are some resources to help you: NCSBN The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) represents all nursing boards in the United States and its territories. Visit the NCSBN's...
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    Is this age discrimination at 72 years young?

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

    It's frustrating not to get responses after applying, especially with such valuable experience. While age discrimination is illegal under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), it still...
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    Is this age discrimination at 72 years young?

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    I moved from New Orleans to Montgomery a little over 2 months. I've applied for various openings online but have not gotten an interview. I'm 72 yrs young with over 30 years of nursing experience....
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    53 year old psych nurse laid off and needs job advice

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

    I think when a door closes, a window opens. You've got some solid offers on the table, and you're also thinking long-term about possibly becoming a psych NP. Let's break it down a bit to make...
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    53 year old psych nurse laid off and needs job advice

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    Hello Nurse Beth, I am a 53 year old nurse with 18 years of psych experience. My former place of employment closed 2 years ago after the pandemic. It was devastating since I had to get back out...
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    Should I list this job on my resume?

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

    Many (most?) people will tell you to leave it off if the separation was due to performance-related issues, disciplinary actions, or conflicts. However, many job applications specify, "Please list...
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    Should I list this job on my resume?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    If I was recently separated from an employer (RN had job 2 months), should I list this job on my
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    Can a MD maintain his nursing license while working as doctor. This would be for the purpose of picking up extra shifts?

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

    No states expressly prohibit a medical doctor (MD) with a Registered Nurse (RN) license from working as a nurse. However, several factors could affect whether it's wise for an MD with an RN license to...
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    Can a MD maintain his nursing license while working as doctor. This would be for the purpose of picking up extra shifts?

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    Can a MD maintain his nursing license while working as doctor. This would be for the purpose of picking up extra
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    How to manage paranoid nurse

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

    It's a unique and challenging situation, and you're handling it with care and professionalism. These sound like symptoms of a severe mental illness, and you are right to get her help as well as remove...
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    Is it OK to go to NP school with only 2 years of nursing?

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

    For most NP programs, at least 1-2 years of clinical experience is ideal. Since you have a year each in the ICU and OR, you likely have the clinical foundation to jump straight into NP school,...
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    Client's home has rodents and a biting dog

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello. This question has to do with home health. I do respite hours for a young adult woman. We go out in the community and spend time in her home which she resides with her parents. Over the...
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    Client's home has rodents and a biting dog

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    Most home health agencies have protocols for situations involving health and safety risks, including those related to animal behavior, unsanitary living conditions, or other potential hazards in the...
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    Would working as a doula help me get into infertility nursing?

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

    Professional Development The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) offers courses for nurses in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. This would give you a more targeted...
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    Would working as a doula help me get into infertility nursing?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Career change-I a have worked 5 years in hospice and home health nursing. Through personal experience, I wish to pursue infertility nursing as ultimate goal. I have years of experience in GYN health...
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    Is this ethical exploitation by a healthcare worker?

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

    Yes, there are laws and ethical standards in place that prohibit healthcare professionals, including CNAs, from taking advantage of vulnerable patients, especially those in hospice care. Taking a...
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    Is this ethical exploitation by a healthcare worker?

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    There is a CNA that is taking a $5000 car on credit from a hospice patient. Isn't there a law against
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    High school nurse fears losing skills

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    Your situation is challenging because you feel your skills and qualifications as an acute care nurse are fading after four years outside of acute care. While you understandably love certain...
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    Finding a school that accepts RN with encumbered license

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I am a Registered Nurse. I have completed my consent agreement with the Ohio Board of Nursing. I have permanent practice restrictions on my license, which means my license is encumbered. I want to...
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    Finding a school that accepts RN with encumbered license

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

    Hang in there a little longer. It might just take connecting with someone who has the authority and is open to your situation. Engaging with a real person, especially a decision-maker, is often the...