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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    I dread going to work but my benefits are amazing. Is it OK to look elsewhere?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, I'm hoping to get some advice. I graduated nursing school in 2020. I currently work in community health. My clinic does almost anything a client would need at a family practice...
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    I dread going to work but my benefits are amazing. Is it OK to look elsewhere?

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

    Dear Scared, You are facing a challenging decision and navigating the balance between job satisfaction, work-life balance, and benefits. Your father is likely from a generation that valued...
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    Can I do pediatric respite duty with my client while on vacation in Mexico?

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

    Pediatric respite care services give parents and families a break from caregiving duties. These services are essential for maintaining the well-being of both the caregiver and the child. However,...
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    Should school nurse receive extra pay for mandated camp nurse duty?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    My school goes on 5 day camp at the beginning of each school year. 3 days with freshman and 2 days with seniors. Next year they are making it mandatory that the school nurse goes . That's 24 hour...
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    Should school nurse receive extra pay for mandated camp nurse duty?

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

    I firmly believe you should receive extra compensation. To require a Registered Nurse to be on call for free is outrageous. Do they or do they not want you to be available at night? Trust me, you...
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    Feels bad for not swabbing a vascular access port

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I found you on the allnurses page and would like some guidance, I am a recent grad. A while ago while working, I was changing a patient with another nurse and she wanted me connect...
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    Passed NCLEX after 7 years and 6 tries

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth! I graduated from nursing school with a BSN in 2013, but did not pass the NCLEX until about 2 weeks ago. I had taken the NCLEX a total of 6 times, but really hunkered down and...
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    Is the universe telling me not to be a CRNA?

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

    Dear Eligible, Age-wise, you are definitely young enough to complete your dream. Don't let that be the reason for choosing not to do this. This is more about if you can do this with your...
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    Is the universe telling me not to be a CRNA?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Career Indecision: I'm 43. I came late to nursing after a 15 year administrative career in various fields. When I returned to school with the decision to become an RN, I also...
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    NICU NEW GRAD CAREER ADVICE

    Nurse Beth replied to Newnurse555's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on two fantastic job offers!! Wow! I would give points to a formal new grad program because of the structured support and education, such as orientation, debriefing groups, and more....
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    Patients Routinely Eloping From Facility

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

    Dear Overreacting, Wandering in someone with cognitive loss is one of the most challenging aspects of care. Elopement is the most dangerous kind of wandering and can result in danger and even...
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    Patients Routinely Eloping From Facility

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Good morning, I have been an LPN for 18 years and I recently transitioned from working rehab to assisted living. I have 64 residents on 4 different floors. The acuity is similar to that of...
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    LPN asks: Is this DON's admonishment inappropriate?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I work for a registry and have been an LPN since 2011. This is a recent incident that I would like to share. It's regarding a progress note entered into a resident's EMR....
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    LPN asks: Is this DON's admonishment inappropriate?

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

    DON Charting Defensively It's clear your DON is charting defensively and that's because it's her job to minimize risk towards the facility. She is doing her job. Objective Nurses'...
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    How can I find an online PMHNP program that will accept me?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I've tried to research this and find the right path to take but I simply get overwhelmed and give up. I have my Associates degree in nursing and have 18 years experience in my field. I want to...
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    How can I find an online PMHNP program that will accept me?

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

    Pursuing a PMHNP (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) can be challenging, especially with specific requirements and constraints. Here are some suggestions that might help you navigate your...
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    Help, I desperately need a remote job

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

    Hello, I'm sorry to hear about your sister, and it's commendable that you're looking for a career change that allows for more flexibility to help your family. Here's the thing. I know you need...
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    How do I ask for increase in salary?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I was hired by Hospital #2 into an ICU/IMU residency program for experienced registered nurses. I had to resign shortly afterward due to personal reasons. Hospital #2 told me I...
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    How do I ask for increase in salary?

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

    Dear Three Questions, How do I ask for more money? Since Hospital 2 is already offering you a "few dollars more per hour" than Hospital 1, you can't use your pay stub as leverage. So...is...
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    How do I figure out what I want?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, What is your advice for someone who wants a change in their career or speciality but doesn't know what they want? I feel at loss with all the options in nursing. I have been a...
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    How do I figure out what I want?

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

    Dear Stressing Out, There are so many options in nursing that it really can be overwhelming. Can I say it's even harder for nurses like yourself who have wide interests, like to learn, and are...
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    Trying to Get Into Acute Care With LTC Experience

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Three years ago, after having my fourth (surprise!) baby, I decided to take a break from work and focus on my education. I zipped through a BSN program and continued onto an MSN...
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    Trying to Get Into Acute Care With LTC Experience

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

    Dear Having Trouble, So it sounds like you have a lot going for you except for recent experience and acute care experience. But getting back into the workforce after a significant gap is like...
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    Should I take the risk on a new job or keep my state pension ?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have been an LPN for almost 18 years now and I have worked in a doctors office setting the entire time since graduating from school. I have done some PRN LTC work here and...
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    Should I take the risk on a new job or keep my state pension ?

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

    Dear Glorified Secretary, Congrats on the job offer even though it rocked your world and is causing you angst! You summed it up perfectly with: Some would say "never leave a state...