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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    Retired RN wants to get back into work force, preferably Home Health

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

    Great advice from @CookieRoo9413 It sounds like you're in good standing to pursue home health nursing. Key questions to tailor next steps Do you have any recent hands-on clinical...
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    Retired RN wants to get back into work force, preferably Home Health

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I am a retired RN with an active Oklahoma RN License and all necessary required CEU's completed. I worked at Saint Francis Hospital from June 1984 until November 2019. My RN license is and has...
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    When will I feel comfortable?

    Nurse Beth replied to nb1104_'s topic in General Nursing

    Intubating a patient with DNR status? I don't
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    Should I get an attorney after failing NCLEX x 3?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi, I am a graduate nurse since 2020. I went to a good nursing school and did not pass my exit and the owner refused to send my name even for LPN. When she was send student that not even in past...
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    Wants to attend online MDS course

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I would like to attend a online MDS course I would love some recommendations preferably a self paced
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    Wants to attend online MDS course

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

    OK, I'm assuming you mean a course that teaches the minimum data set. Try American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) 's s Resident Assessment Coordinator–Certified...
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    Charge Nurses Keep Stalling, What Can I Do?

    Nurse Beth replied to Jojen9077's topic in General Nursing

    Here are some thoughts you could use to talk to your supervisor: Subject: Request for guidance on bed placement workflow and escalation I'm about a month into the night shift in Bed...
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    I might lose my nursing license, is it worth saving?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I might lose my nursing license, I'm wondering if it's worth
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    I might lose my nursing license, is it worth saving?

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

    Losing your nursing license is a tough situation, and feeling overwhelmed is understandable. Deciding whether to fight for it depends on your circumstances and values. First, gather all the...
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    Wants to go to nursing school but terrified of hurting someone

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I am looking to go into nursing. I just met with my local tech college and discussed how to get out of my current career (finance). I was suggested going for a NA, getting a job as an NA, and then...
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    Wants to go to nursing school but terrified of hurting someone

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

    You will need to find a way to balance work with school because working a full-time job from Monday to Friday will not accommodate your classes and clinicals. However, where there's a will, there's a...
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    Should I get an attorney after failing NCLEX x 3?

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

    This is from the Florida Board of Nursing: "After three failures of the same level of examination (RN, LPN), regardless of jurisdiction, the applicant must successfully complete a Florida Board...
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    Job delayed due to background check

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi! I do have an offer letter and should start my job last month, but the thing is my start date is delayed until now due to international background checking. I proactively communicate before I...
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    International MD wants to become a nurse

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    If I am an international MD(30 years of experience)+ have an ENT specialization, need to have a job in CA. Can't I be in any ways eligible to become a nurse
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    New Graduate Nurse Looking for Advice

    Nurse Beth replied to newnursegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Take the Tele GN, it is a coveted spot and congrats on landing the
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    New Grad seeking advice + reassurance: I will be taking 7 patients on med surg day shift

    Nurse Beth replied to emmaroseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Stay focused: this one-year job is a crucial career stepping stone. Others have done this, and with your determination, so will you. Remember how far you've already
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    Workplace violence and Sexual harassment! What should I do? 

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

    Workplace violence and sexual harassment are serious issues, and I suggest you seek help from qualified professionals or resources. Here's how you can get help: Report to your HR department....
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    Workplace violence and Sexual harassment! What should I do? 

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Workplace violence and Sexual harassment! What should I
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    Prison nurse worries they violated HIPAA

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I work in NYS Prison. I was discussing an inmate with our office assistant when there was another employee present who no longer works in our office. I felt worried after that I had violated HIPAA. I...
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    Prison nurse worries they violated HIPAA

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

    It's understandable to feel worried about a potential HIPAA issue, especially given your experience. Your concern reflects your commitment to privacy and doing the right thing. Reporting it to your...
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    International MD wants to become a nurse

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

    You have impressive qualifications and experience as an MD specializing in ENT; however, there is currently no challenge exam or direct pathway available for transitioning from physician to Registered...
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    Job delayed due to background check

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

    I'm sorry to hear about the delays regarding your job start date. Here are some steps you can take: Follow up with HR or recruitment. Email or call- reach out to your HR contact or...
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    LPN scope in ED

    Nurse Beth replied to WonderRN's topic in Emergency

    I agree, LPNs could be used so effectively and help RNs work to the top of their
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    Backsliding in new specialty

    Nurse Beth replied to AngelRay's topic in General Nursing

    I hear being overwhelmed, fear, and paralyzing stress. Changing from one specialty (IMCU) to three others (peds, ante/post-partum, NICU stepdown) is a massive shift. You can't even solely focus on one...
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    Confronting CNAs

    Nurse Beth replied to Sara Webb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Having a script is a good way to help express yourself clearly, maintain a professional tone, and foster a collaborative work environment. Telling a CNA You're Moving Them to a Different Hall...