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 can I get experience in informatics?

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

    Congratulations on earning your master's in health informatics! Working for the VA is a great opportunity, and there are several ways you can gain experience in the field. Since you just...
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    How do I become a political nurse?

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

    It's wonderful that you want to leverage your nursing background to make a difference through politics! There is such a need for nurses to be engaged in policymaking. Nurses are socially mandated...
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    How do I become a political nurse?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    How do I begin my journey of been a political nurse? Have always dream of making a difference in my profession through politics but I don't know how?I would appreciate if you guide me.Thanks in...
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    Worried sick. Should I follow my passion for L&D or stay with my job that is excellent for my family?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I currently work as a hybrid triage nurse for a spine surgery clinic. It has great benefits: I work 4 days per week and two of those are from home! I recently applied for a L&D job on a whim...
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    Nurse from Kenya failed NCLEX times 2 in Texas, wants to test in Arizona

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

    It sounds like you're getting your nursing license in the U.S. through Arizona after your NCLEX attempts in Texas. The Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN) requires international-trained nurses like...
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    Retired RN license seeking to re enter the work as a RN. Is the refresher course advantageous?

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

    A refresher course can be highly advantageous if you're seeking to re-enter the workforce as an RN after a period of retirement or inactivity. Here's why: Clinical Skills and Knowledge...
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    Retired RN license seeking to re enter the work as a RN. Is the refresher course advantageous?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Retired RN license seeking to re enter the work as a RN. Is the refresher course
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    Did I have to re-take NCLEX?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I passed my NCLEX-RN in 2007 for BON Hawaii but didn't process my ID licence number because I'm currently working as registered nurse in the UK. Do I have to retake my
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    Did I have to re-take NCLEX?

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

    You may not need to retake the exam. However, you'll likely need to meet specific licensing requirements to activate or reinstate your Hawaii RN license. To confirm the exact steps, I would...
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    Is it possible to immigrate to US with CGFNS certificate and pass NCLEX after immigration ?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Is it possible to immigrate to US with cgfns certificate and pass n-clex RN after immigration ? thank
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    Is it possible to immigrate to US with CGFNS certificate and pass NCLEX after immigration ?

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

    The CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) certificate (or equivalent) is essential for an international RN looking to immigrate to the US. I'm not exactly sure I understand...
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    Panama Nurse Failed Illinois NCLEX, Needs Remedial Courses

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

    I'm sorry to hear about your challenge with the NCLEX. In Illinois, the requirement for remedial courses typically depends on the state board's specific instructions after failing the NCLEX....
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    Panama Nurse Failed Illinois NCLEX, Needs Remedial Courses

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Graduated as a nurse from panama, failed Illinois NCLEX. Needing take remedial courses. My question is, the remedial curses, may I take it anywhere or it must take where I graduated of
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    Seeking refresher course in Plano, Texas

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi I am a uk RN looking for for a nurse refresher course in Plano Texas to help me pass the NCLEX RN . I am struggling to pass it.can you please
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    Seeking refresher course in Plano, Texas

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

    NRSKarenRN has kindly given such helpful info as always. If you're struggling to pass the NCLEX-RN, a nurse refresher course could potentially help, but they are typically designed more for...
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    Is my supervisor trying to set me up?

    Nurse Beth replied to Revolutionaryroad's topic in General Nursing

    It's really interesting your supervisor took such risks. Something strongly motivated them. What do you
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    Am I qualified for an at-home position?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Trying to get out of mds, Don positions and what can I do from home as a nurse. I mean what job title leaving these would work for a remote position? I'm very efficient in auditing charts other...
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    Am I qualified for an at-home position?

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

    You're looking to transition out of MDS (Minimum Data Set) and DON (Director of Nursing) positions and into something more remote where you can utilize your chart auditing and efficiency skills....
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    Is my supervisor trying to set me up?

    Nurse Beth replied to Revolutionaryroad's topic in General Nursing

    Write everything down and keep a record. Hopefully, if anything comes of it, it will be clear that this supervisor targeted and manipulated you. If there's an investigation, I would guess that...
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    Getting married and moving to the States...will I be eligible for NCLEX?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I am newly qualified nurse and just started my first job in A& E in UK. I am planning to get married and move to USA after 1 year.. I am wandering how is the process will be for me to apply for...
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    Getting married and moving to the States...will I be eligible for NCLEX?

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

    This is going to depend on the state where you will be moving and its requirements. Your transcripts will have to be evaluated before you will know if there are extra steps you will have to take....
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    Worried sick. Should I follow my passion for L&D or stay with my job that is excellent for my family?

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

    I can see why you're torn between the security and flexibility of your current hybrid triage nurse role and the exciting (yet daunting-scary?) prospect of diving into a new L&D job that could rock...
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    Wants to challenge CNA exam in PA

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

    Congrats on completing your certified medical assistant (CMA) and passing the test! To answer your question, the ability to take the state exam for a certified nursing assistant (CNA) in Pennsylvania...
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    Wants to challenge CNA exam in PA

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I've just completed school & passed the test to become a CMA, but I'm trying to take the state exam for Nursing Assistant in my state (Bristol, Pa). I've had the experience & have actually...
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    Seeking suggestions on ancillary jobs

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    OK I know I'm off topic....I work in a hospital kitchen and have been very interested in phlebotomy but it pays nothing at all and I have been encouraged to become CNA but I don't want to bathe...