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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    Can you please look at my resume?

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

    Congratulations on earning your RN!! I'm so sorry. I can't review individual resumes, but I can definitely give you some pointers as a new grad. I hope you will read these articles:...
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    How to transition to psych nursing?

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

    To become a provider in a specialty you've always been interested in is a great goal. Kudos to you for balancing your son's needs with your career goals. Your time away from the bedside is likely...
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    How to transition to psych nursing?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I took two years off to raise my child and I have been away from the bedside since 2019. Before transitioning away from bedside, I was teaching clinicals and lab in nursing schools...
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    How serious is it if an employee accessed my personal and medical information without permission?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Recently I had to check in as a patient while on shift related to an injury that occurred at work. Copies of my visit report were intercepted by another nurse from the printer and given to me. The...
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    Is it legal to have just two LPN's on a MedSurg floor at night?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Is it legal to have just two LPN's on a MedSurg floor at night with the idea that you could use your telly monitor if an rRN or your house supervisor ,who's an RN . Is it legal to tie them up like...
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    Is it legal to have just two LPN's on a MedSurg floor at night?

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

    Is this legal? Unfortunately, staffing ratios and staffing mix in acute care are not legally mandated in most states. Only California has legally mandated staffing ratios and staffing mix for...
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    Nurse Graduate from Finland Faces Setback with CES Requirements—What Are My Options?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello, I graduated as a nurse from Finland and applied for CES through CGFNS but they said my maternal health clinicals is not equivalent. So my certificate didn't meet the requirements. I chose...
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    Is it legal to have just two LPN's on a MedSurg floor at night

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in International Nursing

    Is it legal to have just two LPN's on a MedSurg floor at night with the idea that you could use your telly monitor if an rRN or your house supervisor ,who's an RN . Is it legal to tie them up like...
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    Nurse Graduate from Finland Faces Setback with CES Requirements—What Are My Options?

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

    It's understandable you're stressed. But there are a few options to explore, and where there's a will, there's a way. Clarify the Deficiency with CGFNS The deficiency could be that the...
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    Experienced home care RN wants to transition to hospital

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Experienced home care RN wanting transition to hospital RN. What advice do you have on how to apply and
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    Experienced home care RN wants to transition to hospital

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

    Transitioning from home care to a hospital setting can be rewarding, but adapting to the fast-paced, clinical environment requires some preparation. Here are some steps you can take to make the...
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    Did I pass my NCLEX?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I gave my exam on Tuesday and finished around 5:40. It's Wednesday today and havent got the result yet. I am expecting it will come later. But will that effect my pass fail rate? The probability would...
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    Did I pass my NCLEX?

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

    First of all, take a deep breath — I know waiting for NCLEX results is an emotional rollercoaster. But no need to worry too much about the timing of your results. The delay in when you receive your...
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    Should I do psych NP or FNP?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi, I am a nurse with 20 plus years experience. Med/surg., L&D, OR, management, public health and case management for the past 8 years in acute and SNF level. I am bored and applied to go to...
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    Should I do psych NP or FNP?

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

    Your varied background makes you well-suited for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) or a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program. With your experience in management, public health, and...
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    I made a med error; got fired and my job is reporting me to BON. What do I do?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I made a med error; got fired and my job is reporting me to BON. What do I
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    Wants to challenge LVN board 17 years after graduation

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I graduated from the LVN program back in 2008. Unfortunately, I had never taken the state board exam since graduating. Obviously, a lot of time has passed since and, now with a clearer mindset of what...
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    What questions should I expect on the Epic Inpatient Assistive Staff (PCA/NA)

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    What questions should I expect on the Epic Inpatient Assistive Staff
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    Wants to challenge LVN board 17 years after graduation

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

    It's great that you're ready to advance your career! Be kind to yourself—recognizing and manifesting what you want is a significant step. Many nurses have unique paths back to the field, so don't...
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    What questions should I expect on the Epic Inpatient Assistive Staff (PCA/NA)

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

    The Epic Inpatient Assistive Staff exam is designed for individuals who work in a healthcare setting and will use Epic Systems, a widely used electronic health record (EHR) platform, primarily in an...
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    Do I have enough volunteer experience for nursing school?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I am starting my applications for nursing school, but I'm worried that I don't have enough volunteering in my belt to stand out. One program I'm interested in has an optional section to input...
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    Do I have enough volunteer experience for nursing school?

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

    You definitely have skills in presenting yourself well and understanding how to emphasize what the receiver might be looking for! I'm impressed. Volunteer work is important regardless of the...
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    Am I unmarketable with burned bridges?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I have been a RN 16 years and lost my wife of 32 years 2 years ago, been fighting depression and anxiety, tried to get back into the work force for the last 8 months was hired then 3 months in just...
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    Can I get a nursing job that lets me keep the Sabbath?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi, I am considering attending nursing school, primarily because I am interested in working in pediatrics. I have a lot of experience with children, including my work at a Summer camp for kids with...
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    What is the best course of action to take when a patient tells a false statement about you and your employer doesn't speak to you before they let you go?

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

    I'm sorry you are going through this. It sounds incredibly unfair. If a patient tells a false statement about you and your employer doesn't speak to you before they let you go, here's what you...