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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    Team Coaching

    Nurse Beth replied to Davey Do's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Good job on nicely holding your colleagues
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    Was I Being Lazy?

    Nurse Beth replied to ShadowNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds completely unjustified, but when you are new to a workplace, make every effort to be seen as a team player. Others are evaluating you and some look for
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    Honesty on resume, now no job.

    Nurse Beth replied to gumbi_12's topic in Nursing Career

    At this point, you're into damage control, unfortunately. The solution is not to leave your short tenure job off your resume- it is risky to falsify information, and you'd then have to explain a gap...
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    Bitter and Out of Options

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Any advice for a new grad RN who can't seem to find a job? I live in a big metroplex so I'm aware that can contribute to the problem. I currently work as a PCT for a community...
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    Video Interview Tips for Over 50 yr Old

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have your book and have read posts where you've advised mature nurses who are job seeking. My situation is unique in that I have been selected for a recorded question/answer type...
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    Stuck in home health

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have been a nurse for past 7 years. After graduation I couldn't find a job in a hospital. I have been stuck with home health private duty for past 5 years. I have so much potential...
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    Conflicted with New Grad ED/ICU job offer

    Nurse Beth replied to handersRN's topic in Nursing Career

    An ICU position in a prestigious hospital? Sounds like a wonderful opportunity,
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    HELP!!!!! PANICKING! Career change??

    Nurse Beth replied to rn9687's topic in Nursing Career

    The best thing you can do for yourself is stay where you are for 1 year. There is so much to learn, and you will not lack for opportunities at the end of of a
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    Should I go into L&D as a new grad?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear ADN in 2019, Congrats, the end of nursing school is in sight! Working 1-2 years outside of L&D before you specialize is not bad advice. The experienced nurses you've talked to have seen new...
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    How Often Do Nursing Managers Ask Clinical and Medication Questions During Interviews?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Caught Off Guard, It really depends. If a manager is looking for a nurse with equivalent experience to jump right in with minimal orientation, they may ask about particular drugs, drips and...
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    Nurses Call the Governor of Tennessee

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    The state of TN is prosecuting nurse Radonda Vaught for reckless homicide. You can contact the Governor or DA to let him know what you think about this choice. Governor Bill Lee 1st Floor, State...
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    Are O2 sats a vital sign?

    Nurse Beth replied to roxhannah's topic in General Nursing

    Pulse ox is a standard just like a B/P and doesn't require a provider's order. Now capnography is becoming more widely used. I checked with the CA BRN and an order is not needed for
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    when should i tell my manager i'm pregnant?

    Nurse Beth replied to smiley28's topic in General Nursing

    There's no downside in telling her but there are downsides in waiting. You do not want her to be the last to know, or hear it from others, like @traumaRUs said. You'll feel better knowing you don't...
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    Nurses Call the Governor of Tennessee

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

    Breaking news: The Institute for Safe Medicine Practices (ISMP) supports Rodonda Vaught. In a statement released today, the ISMP: Believes we have an obligation to change the culture of blame,...
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    Nurse Charged With Homicide

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

    Breaking news: The Institute for Safe Medicine Practices (ISMP) supports Rodonda Vaught (RV). In a statement released today, the ISMP: Believes we have an obligation to change the culture of blame,...
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    Loan Forgiveness for NPs

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I saw you on AllNurses and you seemed so supportive, so I thought I'd reach out. I wanted to see if you knew anything about HRSA for PMHNPs. I was hoping to connect with someone who...
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    Nurses Call the Governor of Tennessee

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

    Sometimes I hold 2 opposing thoughts in my head. And allow them both to sit
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    Pre Reqs at Community College

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Should I do my pre reqs at a community college(currently doing now) and then go to a uni for my nursing program? I'm doing the RN to BSN route. Dear Pre Reqs, It's good you're...
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    Loan Forgiveness for NPs

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

    Is your area an MUA or HPSA? I did know a nurse who worked an Indian reservation for loan
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    Loan Forgiveness for NPs

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

    Employers sometimes offer NPs loan forgiveness as a recruiting tool. I have seen this in clinics in underserved areas. But that's the employer's
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    RN Since 2014 Needs First Job

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I became RN last 2014 and due to some personal issues and financial issues here in our country i'll not be able to continue my nursing career or look for a nursing job, I decided to...
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    Do I Need my BSN to Travel?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am considering to go back to school to get a BSN. I would like to travel and I am wondering if a BSN is more attractive to employers. I have been in the Dialysis section of Nursing...
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    Nurses Call the Governor of Tennessee

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

    Thanks, HomeBound, I respect you, too. I agree with you, that's why I chose the words "to let him know what you think about this
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    Nurses Call the Governor of Tennessee

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

    Here's a synopsis of the Denver case mentioned by @juan de la cruz In October 1996, a medication error at a Denver-area hospital resulted in the tragic death of a newborn infant. The error involved...
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    Nurses Call the Governor of Tennessee

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

    In one study of inattentional blindness, 5 radiologists viewed a chest Xray with a missing clavicle. Not one identified the missing clavicle. Then there's the famous gorilla in the background You...