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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    Tell on yourself, if you dare...

    Nurse Beth replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    I was a young nurse on MedSurg and at that time we prepped (shaved) our patients before surgery. My patient was a cowboy type, 30ish male going for a hernia repair. I opened the prep kit and...
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    50 Yr Old Experienced RN; Should I go back to school for my BSN or MSN?

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

    , It is a daunting decision and a daunting situation. I receive so, so many questions like this one "I am older, have an ADN and want to leave the bedside (or need to leave the bedside). What should...
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    Accepted for 2nd Internship Interview: What will they expect from me?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth! I have applied for a graduate nursing internship at St. Joseph's Children's hospital in Tampa, FL and had my 1st interview with them today...They called me back today and asked me...
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    What types of questions will Nurse Beth NOT answer?

    Nurse Beth replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi there :) The sender's screen name is visible but only to me. When a question is posted, all names are removed. Hope that
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    Two Mnemonics for Nurse Coaching Improve Change Talk: RULE and WAIT

    Nurse Beth replied to Lane Therrell FNP's topic in General Nursing

    Great article and these skills can be practiced in daily
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    Irritable

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

    I have had the same experience as you in feeling irritable with patients and families- and it's not a good feeling when you're supposed to be therapeutic. Looking back I now see it was a sign of burn...
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    new grad dissatisfied with first job. advice??

    Nurse Beth replied to gmorelle's topic in Nursing Career

    The working conditions you describe are not OK and not the norm. Every facility has high acuity, occasional problems with supplies, lack of resources, but not everything, every day. And a ratio of...
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    Military Spouse - Confused about what path to take to become RN

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

    Congrats on your marriage plans :) Honestly, I can't speak to the job market in SC except to say the demand for BSN may be regional within the state, depending on demand; like it is in California. Go...
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    Med-Surg or Specialty??

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, MED SURG OR SPECIALTY? I have a few different residency job offers, two for Med Surg and one for ER. I love the ER and that is where I want to advance my career. However, I am...
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    First hospital meet and greet next week!

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

    Be sure and have your Elevator Speech at the ready!https://allnurses.com/nursing-career-advice/why-you-need-987819.html You are being evaluated during the Meet and Greet! Here's my uncensored thoughts...
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    Overwhelmed International Nurse - Preceptor is Condescending

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am an international nurse working in the Medical Surgical ICU of a healthcare facility. Being from Jamaica it is taking me awhile to get used to electronic documentation and...
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    Overwhelmed International Nurse - Preceptor is Condescending

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

    Dear Overwhelmed, Your preceptor is critical and withholds any positive feedback. This does not create a good learning environment for you, and that is her job. While you can't change her, you...
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    New Grad in Critical Care - Patient Ratio too High to Provide Safe Care

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I graduated May 2015 with my BSN. I did my preceptorship in a local ICU. When I graduated I accepted a job in the MICU/SICU at another location. I've been off of orientation for...
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    When Your Patient is an Addict...How to Deal

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

    That was my goal in writing
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    DNP vs Masters

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

    Yes, you can go directly into a BSN RN program without getting your ADN or LPN and as you said, you may qualify for an accelerated BSN program (if you can find one). Best
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    DNP vs Masters

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I recently started an FNP program. My career goal is to work primary care in a rural setting. I was accepted to the DNP program, but I can choose to stop after the MN. Getting the DNP...
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    Missing out on family time - Looking for work outside the hospital

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I know you get a lot of questions so I hope you can help me. I am an RN with a ASN I have 3 daughters and I am currently working full time on a Mother Baby Unit. I have been here a...
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    42 Years Old - Is it too late to become a nurse?

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

    Dear 42 Years Young, It is not too late. Many, many have done this who are older than you. It may be a little harder but you can overcome that with determination. I believe it's good to...
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    The 5 S's - Side Effects of Steroids Mnemonic

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

    So very informative, Ashley! Thank
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    What's the difference between completing a MSN-FNP program and getting certification

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, What is the difference in the FNP program and getting an MSN and certificate? I have a BSN and would like to become a family nurse practitioner. Dear Wants FNP, When you complete a...
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    ADN vs BSN : Is getting an ADN a waste of time?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I am starting my nursing pre-reqs starting soon for an ADN program. I just turned 30 this year and this has been a long time coming! However, I was a single mom for a long time, and...
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    Uncomfortable Answering Interview Questions

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    What do you believe are your strength and your weaknesses. What interests you most in our organization statement? What can you tell us about an organization? Where do you see...
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    Nursing Student: Can a Person with a Trach Work in the Hospital?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I recently found out that I would need a permanent tracheostomy. I have one more semester left of nursing school (rn) before I graduate, but I have taken a leave from school to...
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    Looking for Oil Rig Companies that Hire Nurses

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Oil companies retain nurses on their off shore rigs, in the Gulf of Mexico for example. I'm trying to find the companies which hire such nurses and what the qualifications are. Can...
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    How to Not Die in the Hospital

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    Tragically, many people die from medical errors every year in hospitals. It's hard to know how many. "Medical error"is never listed as a cause of death on death certificates. But according to Johns...