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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    Should I be an Assistant DON at 6 months?

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

    Dear Concerned, Do not take the job in November. I understand it's tempting, but there will be other opportunities for you. You would be doing yourself a disservice. Wait 2-5 years before...
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    Lacks joy in 20 years of nursing jobs

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

    Dear Lost, Now that is a tough question! What I'm thinking is, if you do not know what you find interesting, I'm not sure how much help I'll be to you. Twenty years is quite an investment as...
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    How do I negotiate salary with my new degree?

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

    Dear Starting Job Search, Congrats on earning your PhD! Salary negotiations are rarely easy or comfortable. No one wants to be seen as pushy and it's important to remain gracious throughout...
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    How do I negotiate salary with my new degree?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, How do I decide what salary to ask for? I am starting the dissertation phase for my Ph.D. which means I anticipate starting a job search to utilize my new degree in the next 7-8...
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    I want to be an LPN by 19 yrs old

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I am 17 and I won't finish highschool until I'm 19 and I would like to become an LPN. But I'm not sure if they have programs for 18 year olds that still attend highschool since majority of the...
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    Do I need my Master's in Nursing to advance?

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

    Dear Has BSN, You do not need a Master's to qualify for a non-beside position. A BSN can open many doors for you. You have 2 years bedside experience, and together with your BSN, your...
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    Do I need my Master's in Nursing to advance?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, I received my BSN in 2019 and my only job has been in a bone marrow transplant. I use to work as a vascular tech for 10 years and have a masters in health science. My question...
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    Are RNs in Ohio allowed to adjust Coumadin based on POCT results?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Are RNs in Ohio allowed to adjust Coumadin based on POCT
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    Quitting Before End of Notice

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

    Dear Concerned, Don't worry about it too much. The standard for giving notice for non-managerial type jobs is 2 weeks. Are you sure about the policy, meaning you've seen it in writing...
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    Quitting Before End of Notice

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth! I've been a bedside nurse for 2 years and realized that it's just not for me. I experienced anxiety and feeling of dread prior to every shift and decided to apply for an...
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    Should I get private insurance?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth! I'm a new grad doing research before I start applying to jobs, but I wanted to know something before I do. My questions are about insurance, health insurance and...
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    Should I get private insurance?

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

    Dear New Grad, Congrats on graduating and starting your career! It's very smart of you to be thinking about medical insurance as part of your entire compensation package. Often new grads...
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    Should I take ICU residency or start FNP program?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I've worked in healthcare for over five years now, one year as a registered nurse. During nursing school, I completed a clinical rotation in the Neurosciences ICU of a top-area...
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    Should I take ICU residency or start FNP program?

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

    Congrats on being accepted to Georgetown's FNP program! You are a go-getter for sure, what with landing an HRSA scholarship and needing to be professionally challenged. You have multiple factors...
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    Can I endorse my inactive nursing license to Florida?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth. I live in Delaware and my RN license is currently inactive. After I had my son I developed health issues and my son had issues and we had to live and sell multiple properties. I...
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    Can I endorse my inactive nursing license to Florida?

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

    Dear Relocating, Florida and Delaware are both compact states, so when changing your primary residence from Delaware to Florida, you would normally apply for licensure by endorsement to Florida....
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    I gave feedback in a staff meeting, will there be repercussions?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I've been a nurse for 14yrs and recently switched jobs to a unit with mostly new grads, who by the way, are all looking for other jobs. The managers on this floor only worked as floor nurses for a...
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    ED RN refused per diem, is this legal?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello: I am ED RN , I worked weekends for 5 years, I recenlty resigned my full time position and I requested to stay employed per diem, HR rejected my application as well as the manager. She offered a...
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    Should I take a refresher course?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am a nurse with 18 years varied experience; pediatric acute care to family practice clinic. I am a military spouse and I was about to go back for my BSN because it appears that...
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    Should I take a refresher course?

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

    Dear Bogged Down, A refresher course will help update your knowledge and skills and some recommend nursing refresher courses for those who've been out of the workforce 3 years or more. Having...
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    Am I contractually obligated to get my BSN?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I signed a 2 year contract as a new grad at a local hospital. At the time this hospital had Magnet status and the contract required me to attain a BSN within two years of hire. One year into my...
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    What is my boss finds out I'm applying for another job?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, so I just made over a year working as a Med/Surg acute care RN in a hospital. I know now that I want to move away from the bedside, but have had absolutely no luck getting even...
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    What is my boss finds out I'm applying for another job?

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

    Dear Worried, That's a great question. In general, it is not recommended to inform your boss about interviewing for another job since interviews may or may not result in a job offer....
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    Should I be a preceptor on a toxic unit?

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

    It's great that you're considering precepting, as it can be a gratifying experience for you and the nurses you'll be working with. Here's a couple of tips. Build a positive relationship. In many...
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    Should I be a preceptor on a toxic unit?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi all, Needing a little advice, hopefully this is aloud to post For background, I have been a RN 4 years with my main background of medical surgical nursing for 3 years and at my current position of...