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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  1. Nurse Beth

    Need help getting through feeling of burnout

    Once you see the broken things, you can't unsee them. Nurses cope by either lowering their standards and sinking to the norm of such a unit or by remaining constantly frustrated. Have you ever...
  2. Nurse Beth

    Help!! Should I use NSO attorney to fight BON Charge

    If you haven't done so yet, write down everything you remember about the incident in chronological order. Check out The American Association of Nurse Attorneys and start with a consultation....
  3. RaDonda Vaught Seeking Reinstatement of Nursing License TN state nursing board's 2021 decision to revoke her nursing license will be appealed in court on Tuesday, March 28. If the appeal is...
  4. I'm 60 yrs old. Is it too late for me to become a
  5. I'm having a hard time deciding which path to take. My mom was telling me that I should move back home and focus on getting my ADN at the local college. I'm struggling financially and I'm not even...
  6. You're almost there; congratulations! Your passion and aspirations are impressive. Give Yourself Time For now, embrace some uncertainty and stay open-minded. Understand that you may feel...
  7. Current BSN student graduating in one year. I've always wanted to be an AGNP-PC and obtain my DNP, to then be a PCP for persons with dementia (from diagnosis to death). After getting my feet wet in...
  8. I'm sorry you're going through this, and it must be incredibly stressful. First, take a deep breath. We've all made errors. A medication error does not define you. Here's a step-by-step approach to...
  9. Hi I have been an LPN for over 20 years with lots of nursing experience in different types of nursing. Do you know if state of PA allows a challenge exam for the NCLEX? and if so how would I
  10. My father passed away from colon cancer when I was a teenager so I am a high risk patient. I have a colonoscopy in one week and that is my day off. The day before the colonoscopy, I am schedule to...
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    Working off the clock

    That you should not work off the clock may seem counterintuitive since you are being generous and conscientious, but there are good reasons. Imagine you documented something incorrectly or made...
  12. I'm an ER nurse with 10 months experience in ER. I'm extremely burnt out and ready for a change. The only offer I have at the moment is for an urgent care. I am excited at the opportunity for a break,...
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    Would I be able to work in the NICU as a LVN?

    You're facing an important decision, and you're really taking a proactive approach by seeking advice and weighing your options. In brief, I recommend going directly for your RN. Getting your LVN...
  14. You should be mindful of building a work history that appears favorable on your resume, which includes staying at a job for a minimum of 1 year. If you're feeling burnt out and you're only 10...
  15. I was first licensed as an lpn and then RN in Illinois. Moved to Indiana for a NLC license. The Indiana license along with my NLC license was revoked. But my Illinois license is still active and is...
  16. You have an unencumbered nursing license, experience as an LPN and RN, and sobriety. There is no reason you should quit nursing. Since your Illinois RN license is active and unencumbered, you...
  17. "Moreover, I would love the opportunity to work in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) or even the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU). Critical care truly resonates with me. I'm...
  18. Hi Nurse Beth, Earlier this week, I took the Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) exam and unfortunately did not pass. I used external study resources but did not use the Nursing...
  19. I'm so excited for you to achieve your NPD certification! As NPD practitioners, we can make such a difference in patient care. We can influence policy and procedure, uphold evidence-based care,...
  20. If you're unable to take the TEAS test due to ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute) suspending your account, there are definitely alternative paths to pursue healthcare careers or educational...
  21. If someone is unable to take the TEAS test due to ATI using their "discretion" and suspended the person's account despite trying to appeal and call. Is there a way to or a school that will accept an...
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    Wants to be a clinical research nurse

    Since you're already a Registered Nurse (RN), you're on the right track, but to become a clinical research nurse, there are some additional steps and qualifications to consider: Clinical Research...
  23. I hold a bachelor's degree in nursing and a postgraduate diploma in clinical research and regulatory affairs from India. I do have clinical experience as Registered Nurse bedside for past 8 years....
  24. I have a Nurse who has become very paranoid. She is accusing some of the staff of hiding cameras in her home so they can watch her. colors seem to set her off example. color gray made her comment...
  25. I have a new ICU nursing job. I understand that is is a tough job, and I need to learn a lot of new assessment skills and know how to react fast when a patient is declining. I feel like I am getting...