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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    Surrendered license, can I get it back?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, *Eight years ago I was going through a manic phase in what turned out to be bipolar that was not yet diagnosed properly. After 12 years of having a stellar record I diverted...
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    Should I get pregnant during nursing school?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I'm 33 years old, my husband and I just had our first baby about 7months ago and we definitely want more children. We have 3 kids total counting my two bonus kids 9&10 years...
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    Do I have to attend another school if my school loses accreditation but I already took my RN boards?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, Once you pass RN boards do I have to attend another school if my school loses accreditation? I passed New York RN test. My school was accredited now they are under...
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    accused of plagiarism

    Nurse Beth replied to megan morin's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, I like your explanation. That's what they should have told the nurse, and then backed it up with a policy as well as included the information in orientation. Telling the OP her/his...
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    58 years old - Am I too old to start nursing school??

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have no way of knowing if some nursing schools are more difficult than others, but I am undecided as to whether I should proceed. Let me explain. I have had good grades...
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    Called Into Office After 5 Shifts at New Job

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Not sure what to do. Called into office after only 5 shifts at new job? 12 years of nursing and has never happened ever. Thinking I made a huge mistake taking this job as they...
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    Called Into Office After 5 Shifts at New Job

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

    Dear Not Sure, My assumptions- you're an experienced RN with a good track record who was called on the carpet for something minor. That cannot have been a pleasant experience. I can only imagine...
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    Should I get pregnant during nursing school?

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

    Dear Wants More Children, Congrats on your little one ? It's wise to consider your family's needs and think ahead. Juggling work, education, and family is challenging, and you face some...
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    Do I have to include jobs I quit without notice?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I hate my nursing job. Do I have to include jobs in resume/job search that I quit without
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    Do I have to include jobs I quit without notice?

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

    Dear Quit Without Notice, Giving notice when quitting is a professional expectation, but it is not a legal requirement unless you work under an employment contract. Likewise, omitting...
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    accused of plagiarism

    Nurse Beth replied to megan morin's topic in General Nursing

    This lack of critical thinking in nursing leadership is
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    Afraid to work with colleague

    Nurse Beth replied to Chickenlady's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wonder about this person's previous work experience and employment
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    Received Verbal Job Offer But No Job Offer Letter - After 6 Weeks

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, I've been in the interview process for a certain NP clinic job for approximately 6.5 weeks now. The MD of the clinic proposed the position to me and does not want to interview...
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    Received Verbal Job Offer But No Job Offer Letter - After 6 Weeks

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

    Dear Hold Up, Yes, it is reasonable to request an offer deadline, and you need to do so. Often candidates don't want to be seen as being a pest, or don't want to risk sounding desperate, but if...
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    Offered 8-Hour Shifts, Want 10-Hour Shifts

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, I just got my first NP job offer (yay!) And am interested. However, it is at an outpatient heme/onc clinic and would be 9-5 M-F. Moving from 13 shifts a month as a bedside RN to...
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    Offered 8-Hour Shifts, Want 10-Hour Shifts

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

    Dear Wants to Negotiate, Congratulations on your first NP job offer! In a nutshell, just ask. "Would you be open to alternative hours, such as 10-hour shifts?" They will either tell you,...
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    Should I be an Assistant DON at 6 months?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Hello. I have been an RN since the beginning of June 2022. I work at a small 25-bed critical access hospital. Our Assistant Director of Nursing is retiring in November. Several...
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    Should I put my job on my resume if I quit after 3 months?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I started a new job in December, and I hate it. After 2 months, I'm ready to leave. I believe I will be in my third month before I get hired for a new job. I want to know if I need to include this job...
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    Should I put my job on my resume if I quit after 3 months?

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

    That's a tough spot to be in, I'm sorry. Yes, presenting yourself in the best light on your resume is important, but it's also important to avoid dishonesty. Leaving it Off...
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    Need No-Weekends Hospital Job

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

    Dear at a Crossroads, I'm sorry it's not working out for you at the outpatient cancer center. Monday-Friday jobs in a hospital are typically non-clinical but there are exceptions. They...
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    Need No-Weekends Hospital Job

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I need some advice. I'm at a crossroads and I'm unsure where to go from here in terms of my nursing career. I started my nursing career on an inpatient oncology/hospice unit on...
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    Accused of Job Abandonment Should I Hire a Lawyer?

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

    Dear Frustrated, I do not know what cse and cse curriculum is, I'm sorry, and while I'm familiar with CCRN certification, I don't know of credentialing for ICU nurses that takes 2 weeks....
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    Accused of Job Abandonment Should I Hire a Lawyer?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Should I get an attorney? I worked as a travel ICU RN at a critical access for six months. I later came back for a short period to be staff house supervisor. I loved the...
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    How to Explain Being Fired for Calling in Sick

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I was fired from my last 2 hospital RN jobs due to calling in sick too often because I was ill mentally and physically. Then I spent 7 years on social security disability getting...
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    How to Explain Being Fired for Calling in Sick

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

    Dear Doing So Much Better, Congrats to you on getting help and getting better! All of that was not for naught, and you just have to trust the process and the journey. You are not the same person...