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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  1. Would any practicing CRNAs or SRNAs be willing to offer mentorship or advice to an aspiring student like myself? I would be incredibly grateful for the opportunity to shadow, ask questions, and gain...
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    High school student seeking CRNA mentor

    I hope you get a bite here 🙂. Good for you for taking the initiative. Here are some additional steps you can take to find mentorship and opportunities in nurse anesthesia: Contact...
  3. Hi, I have retired my RN license in S.C. Can I do voluntary work with an inactive
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    Can I do volunteer work on an inactive license?

    Yes, you can, with some guidelines. Here is a link to the applicationform form for a volunteer license in South Carolina. According to the Labor Licensing Regulation South Carolina Board of...
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    Trouble finding job in Calgary, help

    While I'm unfamiliar with the Calgary job market, some general suggestions are helpful in any job search. Update Your Resume and Cover Letter Make sure your grammar, syntax, and spelling are...
  6. I am searching for job in Calgarg but not finding job please can you share how can I do to improvise my
  7. can facility fire nurse automatically because someone stole a full card of controlled medications/narcotics from the station while the nurse was busy and was distracted, as if they set him
  8. The short answer is yes, especially if they work under an at-will employment agreement. Employment laws vary by state. Some states have more robust employee protections, requiring just cause for...
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    Seeking advice on HCA

    HCA Healthcare, also known as Hospital Corporation of America, is one of the largest healthcare providers in the United States. How HCA Healthcare Works Structure Hospitals and facilities....
  10. Transitioning from the Direct Observation Unit (DOU) to the Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg) department can be a significant change. It's important to know you are adapting to your new role effectively....
  11. I had my license revoked for an issue that was not related to my license that turned out to be a felony forgery charge I got my license reinstated but now I have to be on monitoring for the next year....
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    How to get license restrictions lifted in Texas?

    Having your nursing license reinstated with monitoring conditions in Texas can be particularly challenging, especially when seeking employment. Here are steps you can take to lift the restrictions...
  13. Hi Nurse Beth, I went back to school in Jan 2021 to change my career from marketing to nursing. After 20+ years of being in corporate marketing I wanted more. I wanted a change. I want a more...
  14. The nature of practicing as a nurse is that you only start to learn when you graduate. Working a few years full-time to understand the role would be best. Only then should you go to part-time or per...
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    Charged with diverting 3 pain pills

    I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Being charged with a crime is extremely stressful, especially when it impacts your professional life. Here are some steps you can take to navigate this...
  16. I am a nurse and have been in recovery for about 2 years. I was accused of diverting 3 pain pills and was turned in to the nursing board. The nursing board gave me a warning but now the facility has...
  17. Hi, I am an RN with a non-nursing bachelors degree. I would like to pursue a Nurse Practitioner Program but cannot find one for my education as an admission requirement. There are MSN-NP programs for...
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    RN with non-nursing Bachelors seeks NP program

    If you are a Registered Nurse (RN) with a non-nursing bachelor's degree and are looking to pursue a Nurse Practitioner (NP) program, you have a few pathways to consider. While it's true that some...
  19. The OP needs to check their licensing status for any
  20. Thank you for your interest in my career. My question is, I joined PNAP in 2008, and I did not complete the program because I was unable to pay for my UDS, and I did not have any transportation to the...
  21. I'm supposed to start nursing school in the Fall, an ADN program. I want to be a nurse badly, but I'm 51, I had a large spinal fusion surgery 6 years ago and I'm nervous that I won't physically be...
  22. Can a RN give allergy injections with out a physician in
  23. Allergy injections, also known as allergen immunotherapy or allergy shots, are designed to reduce sensitivity to allergens. They are commonly used to treat allergic conditions such as allergic...
  24. Note: PNAP (Pennsylvania Nurse Peer Assistance Program) is a three-year-long monitoring program for nurses or nursing students with a substance use disorder or a psychological and mental health...
  25. Which specialty is better for a med-surg nurse who is poor in time management? I am choosing between med-surg neuro and med-surg