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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Clinical Commute Question

Nurse Beth replied to StudentNursing3717's topic in General Students

Getting up at 0530 is doable. Just lean into it and use the time to reflect and study. You could make audio flashcards- questions and answers- and play them back while you
Does this sound like my boss is getting ready to fire me?

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

Since you're a seasoned nurse of nine years, a faulty blood pressure cuff shouldn't be a reflection of your competency. However, the blood pressure should have been taken immediately and not later....
School nurse does not want to float

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

I am a school nurse in NYS- I have an assigned school with students who have existing health issues, diabetes, etc. I have been asked to float from my school recently to cover schools with no nurse....
School nurse does not want to float

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

There is a great school nurse forum here on allnurses, I hope you'll reach out to your colleagues here for helpful insight. Not being a school nurse, my questions for you are: What is the...
Is it too late for me at 50?

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

It has always been my dream to become a surgical nurse with an emphasis on wound care, such as an RN first assist. Is it too late for me at
How to get into ICU as an ER nurse with 4 years of experience?

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

How to get into ICU as an ER nurse with 4 years of experience? In bay area
How to get into ICU as an ER nurse with 4 years of experience?

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

What a great change you're planning after several years in the Emergency Department (ED)! You can definitely leverage your ED skills and highlight your experience to make yourself an excellent...
Is it too late for me at 50?

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

It has always been my dream to become a surgical nurse with an emphasis on wound care, such as an RN first assist. Is it too late for me at
Is it too late for me at 50?

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

It's not too late to pursue your dream. In my experience, students who are determined succeed. Let's break down the steps and the timeline: Two years. Complete your prerequisites,...
Fired from my previous job, will my new employer find out?

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

Hi, I am a recent nursing school graduate and have accepted a nursing job. The only problem is that I was fired from my previous job as a tech and I am deemed ineligible for rehire for a year. I am...
Fired from my previous job, will my new employer find out?

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

Congrats on graduating and landing your first nursing job! When HR verifies past employment, they typically do a few things: Employment verification. This confirms the dates of employment...
Passed NCLEX in 2011 but never worked as an RN, how to get started?

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

Hi Nurse Beth, I graduated with an accelerated degree in nursing in 2011. I passed the NCLEX a month later. I never worked as a nurse because I suddenly hit a big break in my previously-amateur career...
International nurse asks "Can I be a midwife in the States?'

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

I trained in Nigeria as an RN with a Bsc as well as RM but specialised in Medical-Surgical, relocated to UK got licensed as an RN, worked a year in recovery but decided to do the full time Midwifery...
International nurse asks "Can I be a midwife in the States?'

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

Congrats on passing the NCLEX! As an RN, you are qualified to practice as an L&D nurse in the state where you hold your RN license. The MSc in Midwifery in the UK, which you are taking, is a...
Passed NCLEX in 2011 but never worked as an RN, how to get started?

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

It's wonderful that you succeeded as an artist and are now ready to enter psychiatric nursing. Given your background in art and personal experiences, you might even find that art therapy or...
Passed NCLEX in 2011 but never worked as an RN, how to get started?

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

Hi Nurse Beth, I graduated with an accelerated degree in nursing in 2011. I passed the NCLEX a month later. I never worked as a nurse because I suddenly hit a big break in my previously-amateur career...
How can I be a more competitive applicant in Canada?

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

You can definitely strengthen your application, mostly through your personal statement and getting high grades on your prerequisites. Schools often look for students who meet academic requirements and...
How can I be a more competitive applicant in Canada?

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

Hi everyone! I am from Canada! I'm wondering if anyone in this community could share some insights about becoming a Registered Nurse (RN) in Canada. I graduated from the University of...
1st Year Camp Nurse Advice

Nurse Beth replied to ImpossibleDetail73's topic in Camp

That sounds like a wonderful experience for you and your daughter. Your background as an EMT is really helpful. I served as a Summer camp nurse at a large Christian family camp several years in a...
What job can I do with cognitive decline?

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

I am 60 yrs old and experiencing slower, longer cognitive abilities. I have ADD and on a stimulant med. Recently I started a new job, and was let go (it was a new startup line of business, lacked...
Need an 8hr walking rounds checklist

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

WHERE CAN I GET AN 8HR CNA WALKING ROUNDS SIGN OFF
Should I sue the CA BRN?

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

Suing a state regulatory body like the CA BRN can be difficult due to immunity laws and other legal protections. Immunity from Lawsuits Many administrative boards have a quasi-judicial...
Should I sue the CA BRN?

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

Long, drawn out probation with CA BRN. Both probation monitor and CA BRN derelict in following up, not providing current courses and current websites. After license probation is passed thinking about...
What is the timeframe for obtaining an APRN initial license that requires an educational consultant in the Texas?

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

What is an educational consultant? In Texas, the Board of Nursing (BON) requires an educational consultant to evaluate applicants who completed nursing programs outside the United States or from...
What is the timeframe for obtaining an APRN initial license that requires an educational consultant in the Texas?

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What is the timeframe for obtaining an APRN initial license that requires an educational consultant in the Texas

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