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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    School nurse is sick of Summer school, what other options are there?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I'm a school nurse and I'm sick of doing Summer school in my district, it doesn't pay enough to be worth the stress of being the only nurse, what else can I do? Are Summer camps the only option? I was...
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    How do I transfer my LPN license to GA?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I am a Licensed Practical nurse in MA. I have not practicing as a nurse for a time. Where can I take a refresher course in GA in order to be licensed in
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    How do I transfer my LPN license to GA?

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

    Luckily, there are several courses for you. Refresher Course The Georgia Board of Nursing (GBON) approves LPN refresher courses, including 40 hours of online study and 160 hours of clinical...
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    How do I prepare to re-take the NCLEX after 17 years?

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

    Reentering the nursing field after a long absence can be challenging but achievable. Taking the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) again is daunting for most of us! Congratulations on your...
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    South Carolina LPNs Arrested For Not Changing Wound Dressings

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    According to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson's office, two LPNs at Magnolia Manor in South Carolina were accused of failing to tend to the injuries of two residents. They were arrested and...
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    RN work as an LVN mil spouse

    Nurse Beth replied to nsyncope's topic in General Nursing

    Working as an LVN with a Texas RN license in the UK could be a potential
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    Can I be asked for a 15 year medical history pre-employment?

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

    It is unusual for many jobs in nursing. Requesting a detailed medical history, including information about surgeries and dates, as part of a pre-employment physical questionnaire is used in...
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    Can I be asked for a 15 year medical history pre-employment?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I know it's normal to get a physical prior to accepting a new position but is it normal for them to submit a physical questionnaire? They want my medical history for the last 15 years. They're...
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    Don't want acute care-where can I go?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I'm getting back into the game. I took a year and a half off after major burnout but I want to start back into nursing. When I left I was an ED nurse, before that I had been Med-Surg/Tele and Urgent...
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    Don't want acute care-where can I go?

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

    Understandably, after experiencing burnout, you'd want to explore different avenues within the nursing profession. There are so many paths you could consider. A lot depends on what matches your...
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    LPN wants remote work

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I am an LPN in MN. My work experience has been many years in Geriatrics, Hospice, now 8 years as a school Nurse. I am ready to find something else Nursing/ health related, preferably a work from home...
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    LPN wants remote work

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

    It's great to hear you want to transition into a remote nursing or health-related job. Although many healthcare jobs that can be done remotely require a registered nurse (RN) license, there are...
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    Can an agency decide to not give me work anymore?

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

    In an at-will employment arrangement, the employer can terminate the relationship without a contract. So, yes, they could decide not to give you any more work. It is difficult to provide feedback...
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    Can an agency decide to not give me work anymore?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi, I am a new grad community nurse. I having trouble to complete APRS and could not finish it on the clients I admitted, I did provide the good care though. There was a near miss med error from...
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    If I quit my hospice job, is this patient abandonment?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I am an RN case manager in hospice. Our company is going downhill fast, and I am thinking about leaving. Because case managers have a relationship with patients that is long term, I am wondering how...
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    If I quit my hospice job, is this patient abandonment?

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

    Abandonment occurs when a nurse deserts or discontinues patient care without giving reasonable notice or making arrangements for continued care. Your professional responsibility is to provide...
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    Calif RNs - think very carefully if you really want to become an NP

    Nurse Beth replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It must be shocking for RNs working elsewhere in the States, but the $110.00 per hour in the Bay Area is true. My sister works there. She said she's almost embarrassed to say how much she
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    Lacks joy in 20 years of nursing jobs

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have been a nurse for almost 20 years but I am still waiting on a job that I truly enjoy. I have worked in various areas mental health, community, acute care, education,...
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    How can I become a professor international setting?

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

    There are some general steps to consider to become a nursing professor in an international setting. However, these steps may vary based on individual experiences, different countries, or institutions'...
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    How can I become a professor international setting?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Has anyone become a professor of nursing in an international setting? What steps did you take to make it
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    Am 52 years old, should I get my LVN or RN degree ??

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

    Given your circumstances, including completing a bachelor's degree in a different country, concerns regarding a lower GPA from your earlier academic career, and recent achievements in prerequisite...
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    Am 52 years old, should I get my LVN or RN degree ??

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello, I have Bachelors in a different country and I am currently taking Micro last prereq for RN my GPA was low for my previous Bachelor because of all the life unexpected bad stuff that happened...
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    Questions about my resume for CRNA application

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    CRNA Applicant I had a question in regards to my resume I was hoping to ask. Mine is currently max 2 pages. I also condensed some jobs where I had nothing listing underneath job title and place....
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    Questions about my resume for CRNA application

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

    It's smart to condense certain job experiences on your resume, especially those that may not be directly relevant or where you don't have significant accomplishments to list. It helps keep your...
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    Will I lose my license for reporting this med error?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Could I lose my nurse license or be disciplined when I fill out the school diabetes report form which includes mentioning diabetic med errors in which one has occurred (student unharmed, parent...