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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    First job offer now what?

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

    When trying to decide between two or more job offers, look at which one will benefit your career most in the long run. New grad support and the overall reputation of the hospital are important. You...
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    I'm the DON but the company is going to get me in trouble

    Nurse Beth replied to HonestyAlways's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Moral distress in nursing is all too
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    RN-MSN, MBA question

    Nurse Beth replied to Adonai Adonai's topic in Nursing Career

    Moving up the ladder is a function of progressive promotion as well as academic preparation. What is the next step up in your organization? For example, in acute care nurses often start as charge...
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    Have you or anyone you know ever sued for not having a lunch break?

    Nurse Beth replied to YoutubeTheNP's topic in General Nursing

    The problem is many nurses do not want to rock the boat and fear discipline if they incur
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    Is it ok to take Verbal Chemo Orders

    Nurse Beth replied to monalunaxo's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Agree with everything Rose Queen and others said about verbal and telephone orders in general. I have my ONS chemotherapy certification and we partner with UC Davis in our oncology line. Our...
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    Resident rights

    Nurse Beth replied to Sleejones's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    This is a facility specific decision (meaning a business decision), not an outside regulator or law. Residents are allowed to ban caregivers if the facility lets them. Many facilities choose to cater...
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    Needing encouragement: I think I regret being an FNP

    Nurse Beth replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in Advanced Practice

    I wonder if this is a sign of things to come for NPs. I hope not, but when I researched for the article Too Many Nurse Practitioners? government statistics and forecasting said we are heading for a...
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    How much to work during school?

    Nurse Beth replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Students

    The real benefit to working as a CNA during nursing school is when you work in a facility you plan to apply to as an RN. This makes you an inside hire when RN applications are being reviewed. Nurse...
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    ED residency without experience (Orlando, FL area)

    Nurse Beth replied to jerseygirl5's topic in General Nursing

    Hospitals definitely offer ED new grad residencies depending on geographical location. Apply to positions that specify new grads and not those that require experience. I don't know the Orlando job...
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    I feel incompetent

    Nurse Beth replied to June1617's topic in General Students

    Give yourself time and trust the process. You are not alone in your feelings- feeling awkward is actually normal. Confidence and becoming comfortable comes with exposure and you are still new to the...
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    First year as an LVN, ridiculed

    Nurse Beth replied to Shizzlebug's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A year of MedSurg experience is golden to develop your nursing practice. Try to focus on a short-term goal, such as "I'm going to make 6 more months" and remember how far you've come (this from a...
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    Barista/Server experience on nursing resume

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

    Wow, this would make me want to pick up the phone for an interview. I love how you highlighted transferable skills. Your verbs "managed, resolved, facilitated" are strong. "Responsible for" is...
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    Have you or anyone you know ever sued for not having a lunch break?

    Nurse Beth replied to YoutubeTheNP's topic in General Nursing

    In California nurses are entitled to a 30 minute uninterrupted break, meaning not answering pagers or phones. Some hospitals employ break nurses who cover a nurse's patients while he/she takes a meal...
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    Is dialysis nurse experience in a clinic part of acute care?

    Nurse Beth replied to mlagpol's topic in Nursing Career

    Working in a clinic setting is not considered acute care experience, but you have gained some good transferable skills. HD patients can be unstable and you have learned to manage fluctuating blood...
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    Career outlook for psychiatric nurses?

    Nurse Beth replied to LilaDavis's topic in Psychiatric

    The projected 2025 NP surplus (Too Many Nurse Practitioners?) is most likely going to be mitigated by a physician shortage. I believe behavioral health nurses and behavioral health NPs in particular...
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    PRN pay difference for LPNs?

    Nurse Beth replied to bekind_andtrue's topic in General Nursing

    The best time for negotiating is at the time of the offer and before accepting the job. You still may have a chance if you are willing to walk away. The fact that you were told there would be a lot...
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    Is it abandonment or taking a moment to collect myself?

    Nurse Beth replied to Mollythenurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is not patient abandonment anymore than doing an intake history on a patient and leaving the room is abandonment. It sounds like people are reactively throwing terms around in the midst of...
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    New nurse seeking encouragement

    Nurse Beth replied to NCRN2016's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like you are centered in that you realize how far you've come and have integrity in that you would rather ask questions than make a mistake. Centered but shaken. Now consider that the unkind...
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    I miss floor nursing...I think?

    Nurse Beth replied to tshunni's topic in General Nursing

    You may regret it if you
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    12+ months out of practice

    Nurse Beth replied to cvzsRN's topic in General Nursing

    On your resume you have one year experience followed by an explainable one year gap-this is not as bad as you think. But it's important to land a job as soon as possible to end the unemployment...
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    Question re: CNA and LVN dual licensure

    Nurse Beth replied to loveincubus's topic in General Nursing

    It probably won't help to argue with their requirements as the requirement did not originate with the BRN. It's very unusual to say the least. Is it a CNA bridge to RN program? Make sure it is...
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    Using phones as a sitter-thoughts?

    Nurse Beth replied to allinone's topic in General Nursing

    I see your point of view, and I'll share an employer's point of view. When visitors see caregivers on a personal phone, they do not differentiate between acceptable reasons and non-acceptable reasons...
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    Feel confused about myself

    Nurse Beth replied to micstn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You're feeling confused and upset because you did not follow your inner voice. But now you will Best
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    Single mother, no support, nursing school

    Nurse Beth replied to almostnurse25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was about your age with 3 children under the age of 9 when I became a single Mom, living in a town with no family. There are so many nurses with stories of struggle and hardship, you'd be amazed....
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    Med error

    Nurse Beth replied to NurseD0816's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm so sorry for your experience, and so glad the patient is fine. Heparin has a short half-life and is reversible. This is all the more reason for smart infusion pumps that help prevent such errors....