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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    Suspended for a Medication Error

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    The Act I was a new nurse, and before I had even gotten my feet underneath me, I lost my footing and fell hard. I made a medication error. I was fresh off orientation as a brand new nurse...
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    3 DUIs What are my Chances of Being an RN?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I want to become an RN. I have an associates of applied science for MLT and a Phlebotomy certification through ASCP. I have never been employed as an MLT, I couldn't get a job. I...
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    Nurse from Kenya Wants Job in U.S.

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hallo Nurse Beth, I am an RN working in Kenya, Africa. I have always wanted to relocate and work abroad. I have three kids, 16 yrs, 9 years and 8 years. I'm separated and have been for going 3...
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    New Grad RN- Night Shifts Killing Me

    Nurse Beth replied to lfolou's topic in Nursing Career

    Would your provider write a note saying you are not medically able to work
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    Intimidated by Younger Nursing Students

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have been out of school for three years, going back to get my RN. This is my second week and I am so overwhelmed. I am beginning to doubt myself on returning. I want to become an...
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    Don't Risk Your Job Over Social Media

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    Social mediaThe use of social media and other electronic communication is expanding exponentially; today's generation of nurses grew up in a social media milieu. Social media provides wonderful online...
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    Do I Have to Say I Was Fired on my Resume?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am in my last month of nursing school and have begun applying for jobs. Before getting the opportunity to pursue nursing I worked in the service industry specifically bartending at...
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    Age Discrimination in Nursing

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

    I hear you and agree 100% that age brings value. I'm glad you have not experienced age
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    Endorsing to CA from Canada

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, i am a RN first licensed from Canada -Quebec- in 1987. I passed the Canadian Nurses Association test. I got my Florida RN license by endorsement. I worked in Florida as a RN for 14...
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    2.5 yrs exp.- resume help please

    Nurse Beth replied to rn2015tonow's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Here's a couple quick suggestions. Education ADN| 2015 Bachelor's of Science in Psychology | 2012 Credentials and Certifications RN license 2015 Basic EKG Rhythm Interpretation Wound Treatment...
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    LPN to RN feels Trapped and Burnt Out

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I have been an LPN for 20+ years and recently became an RN. I have worked at the same job for almost 10 years in Home Health. My problem is that I am severely burned out with direct patient care. I am...
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    Opinions on summary

    Nurse Beth replied to muggs's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Under Credentials or similarly named header near the top of your resume, clearly indicate when you received your LPN license (and congrats!!) Under Work History list your jobs and briefly include...
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    Facing my own judgments

    Nurse Beth replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    I love your story. It inspires me and challenges me
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    Seasoned ICU Nurse Lacks Critical Thinking

    Nurse Beth replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Constantly falling asleep at the desk...any chance she is
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    What Are You Thankful For?

    Nurse Beth replied to Ashley Hay, BSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    From the heart and
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    Unstable Patients on MedSurg

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I work on a medical floor. We have a 7:1patient nurse ratio. The acuity levels are very high at times with transfers from ICU. We have no continuous monitors. I am stressed to the...
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    Made the dumbest mistake last night!

    Nurse Beth replied to linzjane88's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The best way to deal with shame is to accept yourself as not perfect.....fallible-capable of making mistakes. You can't change what happened, but you can choose to hold your head high and move forward...
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    Can't Smell-Can I be a Nurse?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, When I was in my teens, I suffered a concussion and since then I have not had a sense of smell. While many people have told me nursing is great field for someone who can't smell...
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    this is why I want to call off on my last day

    Nurse Beth replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    You'll feel good about yourself after you go in and work your last
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    Nose Piercing?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, When becoming a nurse can you have a small nose piercing? Dear Nose Piercing, The short answer is- it depends. It depends on the employer and the dress code at each facility....
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    Terminated for Crying at Work

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, I have been a nurse for almost three years and have a few different jobs in a few different specialties and right now I am faced with an upsetting/confusing situation. I started...
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    Pediatric Patient IV Infiltration- Is it My Fault?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth I missed an infiltrated IV and it turned into a Grade IV infiltration. It was on a child in his foot. I feel horrible. It was heavily taped and all I could see was a small area at...
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    Start Nursing School at 66?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I'm wanting to do a career change at 66 years old. I did 25 years as a firefighter/EMT and have many hours caring for patients and know exactly what the nursing profession is like....
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    Moving On Up: Clinical Ladder Programs, are they really worth it?

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

    It's hard to measure clinical competence or excellence by many of these activities. I've seen nurses who are not "expert" achieve Clinical Nurse III by doing the busy work required. Thinking there...
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    Got my MSN but Can't Get a Job

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

    Congrats! Your persistence paid off. You are right, there are fewer opportunities for advanced practice nurses and many hedge by saying "MSN preferred" Hope you love your