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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    When Your Doctor Doesn't Listen

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

    I do understand the importance of antibiotic stewardship. The guidelines call for Amoxicillin for acute sinusitis. What antibiotic do you then recommend for Amoxicillin- resistant acute sinusitis with...
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    Career Changer - Resources?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I am changing my career from 10 ys in Human Resources to Nursing but feel very uncertain about the whole career change. I know I WANT to help and make a difference in ppl but I guess I...
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    When Your Doctor Doesn't Listen

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

    Wow. What a relief to know if you get sick, you'll get the right treatment and no worries. I hope this business model grows, it sounds good for docs and patients. They'd probably have to be in private...
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    When Your Doctor Doesn't Listen

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

    Haha!!....we usually buy several Christmas-wrapped See's candy boxes for gifts at Christmas. (I'd give you one if someone would invent wireless chocolate transfer) . I agree, See's says "You're...
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    When Your Doctor Doesn't Listen

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

    I was surprised when a retired friend told me what she has to pay for medicare- I think it was around $300/per month (not sure). It seems after you pay for insurance, you still may have to fight to...
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    When Your Doctor Doesn't Listen

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

    thanks!---------> longtime chicken soup and Vicks fan. I remember my mother rubbing Vicks on my chest when I was
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    When Your Doctor Doesn't Listen

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

    Thanks nutella Appreciate the support from someone who's been there :) Here's an idea: maybe medical students should have to read this thread or similar patient stories to help them in their early...
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    HIPAA Violation - Should I Sign Written Warning & Re-training

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am a charge nurse with access to ED tracker check for possible patients which will come to my floor. Looked on a pt that ended up being a coworker at my hospital. Did not look at...
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    Graduating Soon: Should I take the CNA exam to get working experience?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, My name is Martina and I would like to ask you a question since I feel so lost and I don't know who to ask. I am a nursing student graduating in December 2016 and I was (still I am)...
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    Single Mom - How soon after ADN should I pursue a BSN?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I have a couple questions for you. I am a student and I will be graduating in December with my ADN. When would you suggest finishing my BA degree? Do you think it is smart to do it...
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    LPN vs RN?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    Amanda is a 46 year old LPN . She works on the Tele floor of a medium sized hospital-but as a patient care technician (PCT), not as an LPN. A few years ago, her hospital announced it would no longer...
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    Losing hours and money

    Nurse Beth replied to MegaPedsNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, it is up to the employer, and there is no law prohibiting this. I'm always surprised that nurses as a whole are so accepting of this policy. I understand finances, but do teachers and firemen...
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    A Published Writer???? Who....ME???

    Nurse Beth replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    This is all so true. Allnurses gave me an opportunity to write short articles way back when I was first discovering my writing abilities. The best thing is...you're talking to your peers, nurses. What...
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    New Grad: Moving When Husband Gets Orders

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I will be graduating soon with my ADN, but my husband will be receiving orders 10 months after I graduate where we will be relocated to another state. I just discovered that the...
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    Recommendations on Pursuing MHA or MSN

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am almost finished my BSN, but, I already have both a BS and a Masters degree. As an RN, I do believe in continuing my education. I know I have leadership skills and management...
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    Age Discrimination in Nursing

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

    Thank you, I love hearing advice from your point of
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    Psychiatric Nursing Certification Without BSN?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Is it possible to get a certification in psychiatric nursing without getting a BSN? I have worked in this field for 30+ years and am 65 now and want to get a certification that shows...
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    Can a Muslim wear a headscarf and long dress while working as a nurse?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I wanted to apply for a nursing degree to study at university. I just have one concern, and although it sounds small it is quite a big issue for me, unfortunately. Basically I am a...
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    Best Way for Soon-to-be New Grad to Land a Job in a New City?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi there Nurse Beth, I will be graduating with my ADN in summer of 2018. I would like to relocate to the Seattle area after graduation, and am beginning to notice that most new grad residency programs...
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    B.A. in Public Health - Best Path to Become NP in Public Health?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I recently graduated with my B.A. in public health and am looking to break into nursing next. My ultimate career goal is to be a public health nurse practitioner with a DNP or PhD in...
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    I have goals in mind - Need help getting there

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, My question is about career planning. I know many traditional students who really have no clue what they want to do with nursing, but a general consensus is they do not like med-surg....
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    Unemployed x13 Months - Help!

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I'm currently unemployed. I have been looking for a job for 13 months and no one will hire me. I have over 23 years experience as a nurse. My background is in critical care/ER. I'm...
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    Resume Tips That Will Help You Stand Out From the Crowd

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    This video discusses 4 major points to help you create a resume that will help you make a great impression and stand out from the other applicants. [video=youtube_share;zvTxqb_i1bU] 1. Avoid Fluff -...
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    DUI Years Ago - Licensure?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I received a DUI in 2009. It was my first offense and now I have a misdemeanor on my record. Since then I have a clear record except for this obstacle. I never proceeded with...
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    Floating A Lot - Very Stressed

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am torn in accepting a job offer. I have 6 months experience at an IMC LTAC, and 4 months working as a med/surg floor nurse at a major acute hospital. My unit gets all of our...