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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    How do I become a State Surveyor?

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

    Becoming a State Surveyor as a Registered Nurse (RN) typically involves several steps, and the specific requirements vary by state. State Surveyors, also known as health facility surveyors or surveyor...
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    How do I become a State Surveyor?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    How do I become a State Surveyor? I want to leave bedside nursing and have the ability to travel. What requirements are needed and where do I go to get the
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    How to deal with CNA insubordination?

    Nurse Beth replied to thenursebabe25's topic in General Nursing

    Some CNAs perform poorly when managers avoid addressing their performance. Many nurse managers lack the necessary skills, training, experience, maturity, or support to manage over 100 direct...
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    Am I liable taking keys to the cart?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I would like to know if a nurse calls off am I liable to take the keys to the cart if the DON is present on shift in the building? Is this dangerous?
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    Am I liable taking keys to the cart?

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

    Dear Liable, Without knowing your facility's policies, it's hard to answer. This is a good question for your manager, who can always check the policies and confirm with Risk if need be. Is...
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    I want to be an LPN by 19 yrs old

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

    Dear Wants LPN Program, It sounds like you want to be independent once you graduate high school. I don't know your circumstances, but I admire you for wanting to take responsibility for...
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    Nigerian RN wants to become Nurse Anesthetist in Canada

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

    Dear Wants to be Nurse Anesthetist, As you are taking a course to become a Personal Support Worker, I assume you are not yet licensed in Canada as an RN. First, you must become licensed as an RN...
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    Nigerian RN wants to become Nurse Anesthetist in Canada

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, l am a Nigerian trained Nurse and a Midwife, practiced for over 10 years before moving to Canada. l am now reading a course in Personal Support Work to complete in April 2024. l...
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    I was fired for 3 medication errors, and I can't find a job

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

    Dear Fired, I'm sorry you're going through this, and the most important thing here is your safe practice. The issues you have to address are ensuring your own safe practice and establishing...
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    I was fired for 3 medication errors, and I can't find a job

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I was fired for 3 medication errors, and I can't find a job due to poor references What should I
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    Should I go into float pool as a new grad?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, I am a 23-year-old female, and about to graduate from my ADN nursing program in December. I am currently working as a float pool CNA at my local hospital in Southern California....
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    Will my nursing license be at risk for working with unlicensed individuals claiming to be counselors and LSWs for children?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I currently work as a nurse and work directly with unlicensed individuals who claim to be counselors and LSW's for children in an environment involving children. As soon as I...
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    Can I get a job with a not eligible for rehire status?

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

    Dear Not Eligible for Rehire, Congrats so far! Kudos for applying. It's definitely possible that you've already been vetted and this did not and will not show up. The manager may or may not...
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    Can I get a job with a not eligible for rehire status?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I gave notice while on a write up for a no call/no show and was told I would not be eligible for rehire within the entire hospital network. Fast forward 5 years and a position...
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    Can I still be an NP at this point?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I am feeling so lost, so I am hoping you or someone can help. I have been licensed as an NP for about a year now, but due to personal situation have not worked as an NP yet. My...
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    Negotiation Effort By New Grad Backfires

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Hello, I'm a new RN (6 months) with an MSN. I've been working in home health. Prior to this I spent about a year as an LPN while I struggled to finally pass the NCLEX (took me 4...
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    Negotiation Effort By New Grad Backfires

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

    Dear Countered, Congrats on getting your MSN! That's an achievement that will open many doors for you once you get some experience. It's worth it to sacrifice an increase in pay or even to...
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    RN - LPN Power Struggle

    Nurse Beth replied to MuscleNurse's topic in School

    This is bullying through work interference and sabotage. Nothing will change until it's addressed. I would first confront her on it privately and quite firmly. Bullies target those who allow...
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    How to approach manager about interest in position on same unit?

    Nurse Beth replied to affectionate.wombat's topic in General Nursing

    When a manager says they hope you'll stay, you are
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    Not recognized as a nurse specialist in Saudi Arabia

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have 8 years diploma certificate and a year Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I am currently working as an emergency nurse in an MOH facility in Saudi Arabia. I have been...
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    Should I file a lawsuit for age discrimination and retaliation?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, My manager is making it difficult for me to get promoted and has made double standards ever since I spoke up about our new nurse's unsafe patient practice. This new nurse became...
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    Already Burnt out

    Nurse Beth replied to sarena33's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm not an attorney, but here are some general considerations about whistleblower risk: Whistleblower protection laws are in place to safeguard individuals who report illegal or unethical...
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    Already Burnt out

    Nurse Beth replied to sarena33's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't think you need to provide proof because they will conduct their own investigation and review what has been submitted to Medicare for reimbursement. I agree that waiting until you have...
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    Will my nursing license be at risk for working with unlicensed individuals claiming to be counselors and LSWs for children?

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

    Dear Should I Quit, I don't think your license can be impacted by your coworkers falsely representing themselves as long as you delegate responsibilities appropriately and work within the scope...
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    Can I still be an NP at this point?

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

    Dear NP, Don't despair! It can be challenging to land your first job immediately after graduation, even more so when it has been a year since graduation. However, persistence is key when it...