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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License denied because of mental health issues

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

I'm sorry to hear about your challenges, and I understand how complex these situations can be. Your eligibility for RN licensure will be decided based on the specifics of your situation. For...
License denied because of mental health issues

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I am a woman who worked 18 years as an LPN, then because I was struggling with mental health and it qualified me for SSDI. Somehow this has removed me from renewing or ever applying for a licens again...
Nursing license blocked due to past mental health issues

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I am a woman who worked 18 years as an LPN, then because I was struggling with mental health and it qualified me for SSDI. Somehow this has removed me from renewing or ever applying for a licens again...
Nursing home using shaving cream for private area washing?

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This is not best practice. Using shaving cream to wash below the waist is not a standard or recommended practice in nursing homes or healthcare settings. Shaving cream is designed for shaving and...
Seeking suggestions on ancillary jobs

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It sounds like you're at an important crossroads, and understandably, you want to find a more financially and personally rewarding career. Let's break it down and explore a few options: 1....
Should I choose a school with ATI or HESI?

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I have been accepted to two ADN nursing programs (community colleges). One uses ATI review module texts and assessment tests throughout their program and the other uses HESI. I have friends at the...
67 and can't get a job-is this age discrimination?

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Given your experience and excellent references, you should be receiving numerous job offers without difficulty. Age discrimination is a real issue, and it very well may be a factor in your case....
67 and can't get a job-is this age discrimination?

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I am a registered nurse and took an early retirement because I was laid off. I have been out of the field for 2 years and would like to work 3 days per week. My license is still active and I am a...
Not happy with CGFNS

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I understand how frustrating it is to face unexpected hurdles, especially when you've already invested time and money into the process. The CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing...
Not happy with CGFNS

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I applied to cgfns and submit all the required documents including nursing council but I am not happy with the way the process. Because a lot of money I paid for these. They need validity of the...
Should I choose a school with ATI or HESI?

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Congrats on your acceptance to both ADN programs! It's great that you have friends in the ATI program to give you firsthand feedback. When comparing HESI (Health Education Systems, Inc.) and ATI...
Is this homework assignment a big waste of time?

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I am in an RN-BSN program and one of the requirements is that we build a personal nursing website portfolio. I feel like it's a big waste of time. Do employers actually look at these things? I have...
Is this homework assignment a big waste of time?

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As a student, I understand your frustration—building a website portfolio can feel unnecessary, especially if you haven't encountered it as a key factor in job interviews. Still, I think it's a...
New grad LPN disillusioned with job options-SNF, LTC or Home Care

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I'm sorry you're feeling this way, especially after the effort you've put into your education. Reality Shock You are experiencing reality shock, realizing that your expectations for a job...
If you quit the Recovering Professional Program in SC, are you free to reinstate your nursing license after ten years?

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Do you remember if you signed a monitoring agreement or contract? If so, where there consequences for not completing the program? If you quit the RPP program and waited ten years without any...
If you quit the Recovering Professional Program in SC, are you free to reinstate your nursing license after ten years?

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If you quit the RPP program in SC, are you free to reinstate your nursing license without interference from RPP or the nursing board after ten years time has passed since you stopped the RPP
How can I balance nursing school and working full-time?

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Congrats on choosing Nursing! Becoming a nurse is life-changing, and I hope you have a wonderful career ahead. I also started as an LVN, and even though I'm a good student, it was more difficult...
Management forcing 63 residents on medication aides

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Hi there! It sounds like you're in a challenging situation. In this kind of workplace situation, employees like yourself, a Level 1 medication aide/certified medication technician, are forced to...
Management forcing 63 residents on medication aides

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Hi Nurse Beth, I am currently working as a L1MA/CMT here in Missouri at a Assisted Living facility and I'm wondering if there's anything I can do about management pushing two carts (63 residents) on...
LPN with misdemeanor charge involving paint on couch cushions

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Hi, I'm an lpn and have a misdemeanor charge (paint on couch cushions that I purchased for family member in 2021-I wasn't arrested) and in the process of getting my record expunged. (1st time ever...
LPN with misdemeanor charge involving paint on couch cushions

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The misdemeanor must be reported to your state board or LPN licensing/regulating body, expunged or not. But that wasn't your question, and hopefully, you've already taken care of that. I don't...
Do I have to pay for ATT and again for NCLEX registration?

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If I have paid Pearson for my ATT exam ,am I going to pay another money for NCLEX registration
Do I have to pay for ATT and again for NCLEX registration?

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Yes, if you have already paid for your Authorization to Test (ATT) through Pearson, you must pay the NCLEX registration fee separately. The ATT is a separate process that allows you to take the exam,...
Would defiant trespassing charge and a criminal mischief charge affect my registered nurse license?

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Yes, both a defiant trespassing charge and a criminal mischief charge could potentially impact your nursing license. Defiant trespass is when a person has been warned or notified not to trespass...
Would defiant trespassing charge and a criminal mischief charge affect my registered nurse license?

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Would defiant trespassing charge and a criminal mischief charge affect my registered nurse

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