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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    Reinstating Revoked License

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, My Wisconsin RN nursing license was revoked seven years ago by Arizona Board of nursing. The reason for my revocation was due a criminal conviction of DUI, and two felony...
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    Reinstating Revoked License

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

    Dear Reinstated, Definitely get an attorney. I recommend TAANA (The American Association of Nurse Attorneys) as a start to finding an attorney familiar with the Wisconsin BON. Check out the...
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    I gave feedback in a staff meeting, will there be repercussions?

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

    You are truthful about your workplace conditions and you deserve to be heard and respected. Your 14 years of experience as a nurse give weight to your observations and recommendations. Your insights...
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    New RN quit hospital, wants back in. Advice?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I graduated in January 2021 from a second degree program after many years as an English teacher and got a position in a residency program. Even though covid was starting I...
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    New RN quit hospital, wants back in. Advice?

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

    Dear Wants Challenging Job, I'm really wondering if you meant to put "I graduated in January 2020" and not "I graduated in January 2021". I don't see how it's possible to graduate and hold 4 jobs...
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    Do I have to have pediatric experience to be a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, I received my BSN in 2021 in August and started working on a telemetry unit in September 2021. Prior to applying to residencies I was unable to get a job on a ICU floor, the...
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    Do I have to have pediatric experience to be a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner?

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

    Dear Unsure, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) specialize in providing care to children, from infants through adolescents. Prospective employers of Nurse Practitioners do not...
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    Am I contractually obligated to get my BSN?

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

    I am not a legal expert, but I can provide some general information that may be helpful. However, for advice tailored to your specific situation, it's recommended to consult with a legal...
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    Philippine Graduate | Old Passport required

    Nurse Beth replied to Belle Bell's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a cultural tip when dealing with authorities in the U.S. When communicating with the Board of Nursing, it helps to appear confident and share your truth. They are people just like you and...
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    Educated in India wants to be a Nurse Practitioner

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

    Congratulations on passing your NCLEX-RN! Regarding your questions about pursuing a nurse practitioner (NP) course in the United States, it's important to note that nursing education and licensure...
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    Should I report my mental health issues?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have been a LPN for many years. I'm dealing with mental health issues. What should I do to report
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    Should I report my mental health issues?

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

    You are not alone, my friend. I'm sorry to hear you're having mental health issues. According to the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), millions are affected by mental health issues in...
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    Should I quit my residency at 5 months?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Should I quit my nursing residency program if its taking a toll on my physical and mental health? Going 5 months into this job I ended up having depression, back injury and IBS...
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    ED RN refused per diem, is this legal?

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

    That's so sadly funny
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    Does a nurse manager have to be a nurse?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Can a nurse manager be one and not hold a nursing license- is that
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    Does a nurse manager have to be a nurse?

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

    Dear Is that permitted, If holding a current and valid nursing license is an organizationally determined requirement for the job (as reflected in the job description), then No. But if...
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    Should I quit my residency at 5 months?

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

    I quit my nurse residency now they ar trying to say I owe them 3k.. should I fight this? Review your employment contract, specifically the terms of any repayment requirements. Hospitals typically...
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    ED RN refused per diem, is this legal?

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

    Dear Wants Per Diem, The short answer is no; I'm sorry, but your former employer is not legally required to give you a per diem position. If you were an at-will employee, employment means...
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    I'm a nurse educator, should I be expected to conduct fire drills?

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

    In my experience, I've seen fire safety education during orientation (usually a video) and sometimes as part of annual skills fairs, with drills conducted by non-nursing, such as Plant Ops....
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    I'm a nurse educator, should I be expected to conduct fire drills?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I'm a nurse educator and new to this hospital. I am expected to lead and teach annual fire drills. I've expressed my concern in this that I do not feel qualified everywhere. I've ever worked before...
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    Wants an RN CE business

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

    Dear Possible, You must be an approved provider of continuing nursing education to provide continuing education for CEs. In order to be an approved provider, you'll need to meet certain criteria,...
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    Wants an RN CE business

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Is it possible to have an RN CEU business or is the competition too fierce? I am talking about putting the courses on CE broker through their platform with original content....
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    Failed LPN Program, what to do?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am in an LPN program but I failed the program. Is it possible to transfer my credits to another nursing school and complete the program
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    Failed LPN Program, what to do?

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

    Dear Possible, I'm sorry to hear you failed out of the program and glad to hear you have not given up. If you attended a college that is not accredited, there is a good chance your credits...
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    What should I do if I feel like I can never get a job outside of the SNF

    Nurse Beth replied to dsaprog's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to try Zuckerberg Hospital. The psych unit hires from time to time. Once you're in the system and have worked awhile, you can apply to transfer to a multitude of units and settings....