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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    Need advice/ guidance for my educational advancement of Nursing.

    Nurse Beth replied to sbolesRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Your focus is so timely, since predictions are that more and more health care is going to be provided in the community. An MPH prepares you for leadership in public health, such as healthcare policy...
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    I Want to Work Remotely

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I was hoping to get your opinion/explanation on Clinical Informatics, Clinical Document Specialist, and any other pertinent position. I just interviewed for a Clinical Abstractor job...
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    ICU / Cardiac Cath Lab RN Wants to Transition to Hospice

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, I have been an ICU and Cardiac Cath Lab RN for 15 years. I really want to make a change and I want to become a Hospice RN. I am an ADN and I should have my BSN in less than one...
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    Nursing Student: Can a Person with a Trach Work in the Hospital?

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

    Thank you! Can you share where you've
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    Trouble getting a job in a "Good Ole Boy Town"

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Honest & professional non-judgmental feedback please. I served in the military for many years. When I got out all I could get were per diem positions in my area of experience. I...
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    Suspended for a Medication Error

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

    It's really traumatic and something that stays with you, even though we grow from it- we don't forget. Thank you for
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    How to Not Die in the Hospital

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

    Those are such helpful tips, esp the list of questions for the
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    How to Not Die in the Hospital

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

    Thank
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    How to Not Die in the Hospital

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

    Thank you
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    Stay-at-home mom terrified of re-entering workforce after mental health episode

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I'm terrified at re entering the workforce not only after three years of being a stay at home mom but just recently recovering from a months long manic episode that left me homeless,...
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    Cried during interview. Did I ruin my chances?

    Nurse Beth replied to marrr123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Here's a tip to avoid crying if you're a person who cries when you don't want to: When you feel the tears well up, think of a math problem in your head. Anything, like "105 minus 97" It works
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    The Lamentations of a Distressed RN (New Grad)

    Nurse Beth replied to deebee20's topic in General Nursing

    Mayo Clinic in Rochester is new grad friendly and a friend of mine who works there says it's a really good hospital to work in. They provide relocation assistance (not advertised) as well. Best...
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    RN With Limited Bedside Experience - Having Trouble Getting in FNP Program

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Career decisions I worked for a FQHC Practice for 11yrs. 8yrs as a CMA, 3yrs as a RN. I obtained my ADN because I was functioning too similar to an office nurse and was...
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    When Nurses Make Fatal Mistakes

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

    Not at all. By behavioral choices, I meant the difference between a nurse who recklessly does not follow procedure and a nurse who makes a mistake despite doing
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    When Nurses Make Fatal Mistakes

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

    So interesting! My understanding is that it's absolutely not blame-free, rather, accountability is expected from both the employee and the facility. Mistakes are differentiated from reckless...
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    When Nurses Make Fatal Mistakes

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

    Thanks for the feedback, Apples&Oranges, appreciate all of it
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    When Nurses Make Fatal Mistakes

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

    I have to say I've never worked in a "just culture" but I believe the intent of a just culture is patient safety. I know whenever I've made a mistake, I punished myself far worse than my nurse manager...
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    When Nurses Make Fatal Mistakes

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

    Good question. I want to expand more on a "just culture" where maybe nurses would feel freer to report errors and near misses. I also feel that doctors and nurses both make very serious errors that...
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    When Nurses Make Fatal Mistakes

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

    There will always be mistakes, you are right. In Kim's case, though, the Seattle hospital as much as acknowledged they were lacking in safety and instituted many changes afterwards. For me, drawing up...
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    When is the Right Time to Leave First Job - Should I Stay or Should I Go?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have worked in a specialized adult ICU for a little over a year. I do not enjoy my job and desire for a career change. I feel that the PICU would be a good fit. While I do not...
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    Got Fired - Need help writing resume

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am new here and I need help. I am in very difficult situation. My nurse residency program is discontinued ( I got fired yesterday). No more income for my wife and kids. No...
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    Thinking about Relocating : need advice to make the relocation easier

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I'm an RN of 4.5yrs and live in MI. I've always worked for the same facility which is a 300 bed hospital. I've done medsurg/tele and L&D both of which I don't particularly want to...
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    How the heck do you get a foot in the door in Portland, OR?

    Nurse Beth replied to josie9toes's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Maybe something in this article will help you:) How to Land a Job Best
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    Undecided

    Nurse Beth replied to Summer1309's topic in Nursing Career

    As you are deciding whether to become an RN or an LPN, also consider more than the cost of the initial programs. The LPN is trained to provide clinical bedside care. In many areas of the country, they...
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    Grad Nurse interview did not go well

    Nurse Beth replied to sv123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's important (as you know) to prepare for a job interview. Some people plan to "wing it" but in a competitive market, and for a professional, it's not advised. Read: How to Prepare for an Interview...