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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    NP investigated for receiving IV fluids without a doctor's order

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I am a NP in Wy. I got notified an expired RN license in kansas was investigated for receiving IV fluids without a doctors order at a Christmas party……saline? Do I report this to Wyoming state...
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    Do I need an L&D background to be a CNM?

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

    Not always, and it doesn't need to prevent your applications. Charting your course to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) is an exciting journey, especially with your diverse nursing...
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    Do I need an L&D background to be a CNM?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I am charting my course to becoming a CNM. I currently hold a background in med-surg and psychiatric nursing and am currently training as a doula. Is it necessary to have a background in L&D prior...
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    Dropped from nursing school due to DUI

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I have a felony, and I was accepted into the nursing program with this Felony it's for a DUI now I have been dropped from the program because they can't find a clinical site that will allow me to do...
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    Dropped from nursing school due to DUI

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

    The stumbling block here is the clinical sites, which have the discretion to refuse you. Preliminary Determination A preliminary determination is a process conducted by a state Board of...
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    Passed NCLEX but denied licensure due to Florida school

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth. I passed all of my nursing courses, but failed the exit exam. I know that this exam weighs different from school-school. I have talked to several educators that stated that there...
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    Reported to BON for starting IV on self during Hurricane Helene

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

    I'm sorry to hear about what you're going through. Being isolated during a hurricane while worrying about your family sounds incredibly stressful. It's important to understand your behavior and...
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    Reported to BON for starting IV on self during Hurricane Helene

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I had to stay at hospital due to Hurricane Helene and all roads closed to my home. Unable to contact family, unaware of their safety, and stressed out. Was assigned to a defunct/unused unit to sleep....
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    As an L&D RN, can I do home visits without MD oversight?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    After retiring of decades in L& D & 'postpartum, I opened a small business in California teaching childbirth & breastfeeding prenatally & postpartum do in home lactation consultations....
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    I'm lost and stuck in deciding my career-help!

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    I'm currently a paraprofessional and I'm also in college to get my certificate in early childhood education. I took time off after I graduated in may 2023 because I wasn't sure of what I wanted to do....
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    I'm lost and stuck in deciding my career-help!

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

    It sounds like you're facing a significant crossroads in your career journey, and it's perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed when deciding between paths. If you go into clinical practice, you can...
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    Are there any nursing career options for me? RN for 11 years, stroke in May 2024

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

    I'm sorry to hear about your stroke. Given your extensive nursing experience, yes, there are still various options for you. Consider roles focusing more on education, administration, or...
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    Are there any nursing career options for me? RN for 11 years, stroke in May 2024

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    Are there any nursing career options for me? RN for 11 years, stroke in May
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    As an L&D RN, can I do home visits without MD oversight?

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

    Congrats on your business! Parents evidently highly trust you to be asked repeatedly to do postpartum home visits. Yours is an excellent example of what nurses have to market and offer....
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    Can I pursue an MPhil in Microbiology after nursing graduation?

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

    You can absolutely pursue an MPhil (Master of Philosophy) in Microbiology after graduating from nursing. Your background in medical laboratory technology will provide a solid foundation in...
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    Can I pursue an MPhil in Microbiology after nursing graduation?

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    I'm a nursing student and I'm not much satisfied with the work orientation n responsibilities of nurses at clinical sight n previously I was doing B's mlt n I quit that for nursing as nursing had...
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    Passed NCLEX but denied licensure due to Florida school

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

    I'm sorry to hear your story regarding your nursing education and licensing. It's frustrating when the system doesn't reflect your hard work and achievements. Understanding the Situation...
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    Is taking this photo a HIPAA violation?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Is it a hippa violation, if an employee takes a photo of poor and unsanitary conditions of a patient to document how another nurse left the patient in horrific unsanitary conditions all while gaining...
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    Worried about LTC provided for patient with trach

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

    It's important to be an advocate for your loved one in this situation. It's understandable to have concerns about care in a long-term care (LTC) facility, especially when they have specific medical...
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    Worried about LTC provided for patient with trach

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I am a family member of a patient that has a trach and is being considered for discharge to a LTC facility for rehabilitation. We are very worried about the care and abilities of the staff being able...
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    Is taking this photo a HIPAA violation?

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

    Depending on whether it could be used to identify a patient, the intent, and who it was shared with, it could be. At worst, this is a HIPAA violation. At best, it is a potential HIPAA violation,...
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    I have a CES report from ERES .Does Virginia board of nursing accept evaluations from them?

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    I have a CES report from ERES .Does Virginia board of nursing accept evaluations from
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    I have a CES report from ERES .Does Virginia board of nursing accept evaluations from them?

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

    CES stands for "Credential Evaluation Service." It's a process that assesses and verifies foreign education credentials to determine their equivalency to U.S. standards. ERES is an organization...
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    Does the CGFNS requirement for two years of work experience in the country where I studied apply to me as an American citizen studying in the UAE, and how might it affect my plans after graduation?

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

    Your situation as an American citizen studying for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Gulf Medical University in the UAE presents some unique challenges and considerations, especially regarding...
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    Does the CGFNS requirement for two years of work experience in the country where I studied apply to me as an American citizen studying in the UAE, and how might it affect my plans after graduation?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi nurse Beth! I am an American citizen studying BSN in the Gulf Medical University, United Arab Emirates because my mother is deployed here for the next couple years. I read on the CGFNS website...