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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    How to Answer "Tell us About Yourself"

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

    I so agree. You feel like a Poser but you need to find your genuine, worthy self. To prepare for the interview question "Tell us about yourself", compose a succinct answer. Avoid cliches (team...
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    Terminated from second job, interview advice please!

    Nurse Beth replied to bella14k's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You have a strong resume ( 2 years Med Surg) as evidenced by landing interviews. They are definitely interested in you. When asked about your short tenure, you simply say "It wasn't a good fit" and...
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    Flu Shot or Mask?

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

    That's really interesting. I am going to have to read up on that- the efficacy in elderly
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    How To Get Started As A Nurse Writer

    Nurse Beth replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Congratulations!! I hope you'll join a group of us on Facebook- the Healthcare Writers Network to learn a lot more and share opportunities
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    Soon-to-be New Grad : I Don't Want to Settle for Med-Surg

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

    This is true! Legislation to mandate nurse-patient ratios include a 1:4 nurse patient ratio for Med Surg. I support this. Patients acuity is only going to continue to get
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    Soon-to-be New Grad : I Don't Want to Settle for Med-Surg

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I am a nursing student getting ready to graduate soon with my BSN. I have been an LPN for 6 years. I am starting to apply for GN residency/job opportunities. I know that I like the...
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    Hourly charting

    Nurse Beth replied to russianbear's topic in Emergency

    The frequency of charting assessments or re-assessments is usually determined by facility policy, so be sure and check your policy. Outside regulators (CMS & JC) do not require hourly
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    16 Years Old : Want to be the first in my Family to Go to College

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am a 16 year old and am thinking about doing a degree in nursing. I am about to oversee a nurse in their field soon, but i think nursing is for me. I have a question about whether...
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    How is the job market for Psych NPs?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I will be graduating with my MSN in Admin this May. I chose that route because my school only offers Admin, Ed or FNP. I really don't desire to work in a family practice setting. So I...
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    Moving into New Nursing Field - Won't Pay Me for My Expertise

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I am trying to change my career from field nurse specializing in wounds/ostomy to long term care facility or temporary. I love what I do am presently making $45-50,000/yr and no one...
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    Filipino Enrolled Nurse Wants to Become Staff Nurse in Another Country

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

    I'm sorry, I do not have information about visas. I would check with the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) for their requirements to obtain an Authorization to Test (ATT) for the NCLEX as the requirements...
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    Filipino Enrolled Nurse Wants to Become Staff Nurse in Another Country

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Good day Nurse Beth, I am a Filipino nurse who is working as an Enrolled nurse here in Singapore for 3 years and 5 months now (2012-present). Before I became an enrolled nurse, I was a Staff Nurse...
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    Trouble getting a job in a "Good Ole Boy Town"

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

    Managers say they want to protect their units when the employee is not a good fit. The best thing to do when you are being disciplined is to listen and ask specifically what behavior changes you need...
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    Furosemide (Lasix) Nursing Considerations: Administration, Patient Teachings, and More

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    Furosemide (Lasix) Indications Furosemide (Lasix) is used to treat acute pulmonary edema, pleural effusions, and volume overload of different etiologies, including the following (1)...
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    Diploma Nurse Moving to the States

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am currently doing my diploma of nursing, currently going moving states so applying for uni. Without completing my diploma. Is there a point in me finishing this last term of the...
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    Is it OK to include a photo with resume or CV?

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

    A good place for a photo is in the portfolio that you bring to the interview. It helps them remember you from the others at the end of a long interviewing day, and sets you apart bc other candidates...
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    But Why? Fingersticks and Common Sense

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ordering a Stat Serum Glucose to Confirm Glucometer (Fingerstick) ReadingThis is a case where the policy did not seem to make sense. At my facility, the blood glucose monitoring procedure called for...
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    Tipping (Sacred) Cows and Evidence-Based Practice Part II

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    Here's Cow Tipping Part II. Read Tipping (Sacred) Cows and Evidence-Based Practice Part I for best practice on stopping continuous enteral feedings for repositioning; the use of Trendelenburg to treat...
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    But Why? Fingersticks and Common Sense

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

    All devices and point of care (POC) devices have their limitations. The FDA & CMS have issued concerns resulting in a guideline that all hospitals must define their "critically ill" population in...
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    Tipping (Sacred) Cows and Evidence-Based Practice Part I

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've heard of cow-tipping but I've never actually seen it done. Is it a real thing or are they just pulling my city-girl leg? I don't know. But..I do know what we can do- we can tip the Sacred Cows of...
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    But Why? Fingersticks and Common Sense

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

    My thinking exactly,
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    Confessions of a Clinical Instructor (Part II)

    Nurse Beth replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Students

    Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed this article and laughed out loud at the "flat tire every
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    Tipping (Sacred) Cows and Evidence-Based Practice Part I

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

    I had heard that about Wisconsin
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    A Day In The Life Of An OB Charge Nurse

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

    Great article You guys work hard! Your patients are never stable in that their condition changes by the
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    New Grad Wants to Travel

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Are there any jobs that will allow me to travel (in or out of the states) as a new grad? I graduate in April with my BSN and would love to find a job that would allow me to travel...