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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    Already Burnt out

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

    Have you thought about reporting these practices to Medicare? The Medicare number to report fraud is 1-800-822-6222. You can also do this through an attorney. There are rewards for...
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    Should I be a Surgical Tech or an LPN?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I really want to get into the medical field. I have been in school for a while taking classes that were needed or I didn't need. I have all my pre req but due to needing...
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    How do I get my CGFNS report to Canadian NCAS?

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

    Hello, To share your CES (Credentials Evaluation Service) report from CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) with the Canada NCAS (National Nursing Assessment Service), you...
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    How do I get my CGFNS report to Canadian NCAS?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    How to share CES report from CGFNS to Canada
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    Odd Work Letter Request by Patient

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

    Your concerns are valid, and your thoughts are well laid out. The employer may be requesting a note as a condition of employment, which may or may not be legal. Regardless of the reason, the...
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    false accusations

    Nurse Beth replied to stacydye222's topic in General Nursing

    In all kindness, you found yourself in a power struggle with a family member, which can quickly lead to a conflict if you are triggered. I can relate, as I have been in similar situations before and...
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    Advice on which job offer to take!

    Nurse Beth replied to K. Davis's topic in General Nursing

    A sign-on bonus for a new graduate may signal high turnover and other
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    Should I go to WGU or traditional nursing school?

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

    Dear What Would You Do, I would research and compare traditional nursing schools and any competency-based online school, such as WGU, for reputation, ability to transfer to a graduate school, and...
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    Have a BA how can I get a fast BSN?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi, no idea if you can even help...but I've been an RN since 2007. I originally completed a BA and an MSW. I worked as a social worker before going back to nursing school and only have an associates....
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    Can I become a Nurse with a criminal record?

    Nurse Beth replied to Alex R.'s topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi, I wanted to encourage you :). You demonstrate the remorse and personal growth that licensing boards seek. Just please always answer licensing board questions truthfully, whether charges are...
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    Have a BA how can I get a fast BSN?

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

    Dear Has a BA, Given your unique educational background and experience, there are several options you can explore to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) efficiently. Here are some...
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    Is this discrimination against nurse with prior brain injury?

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

    You Are Not Going To Lose Your License In and of itself you are not going to lose your license over a medication error. If that were the case, I wonder how many of us nurses there'd be left...
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    Is this discrimination against nurse with prior brain injury?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I'm an experienced nurse on a new position at a Rehab Hospital. I'm now wondering if I made the mistake by taking this position? I was a patient at this hospital over a year and...
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    Can I get a non-patient care job as a new RN, ASN?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth! I wanted to get some guidance for you as I am less than 1 year away from graduating. I really don't like patient care and it makes me extremely uncomfortable, my nursing program...
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    NP not allowed to sign IHSS forms

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I am a nurse practitioner. This week all my patients were returning the IHSS form I signed. They told me that nurse practitioners are not allowed to sign the form. All other clinicians can sign the...
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    NP not allowed to sign IHSS forms

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

    Dear Not Allowed, I understand that this must seem absurd and be frustrating for you. The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program provides services to eligible persons with disabilities...
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    Can you recommend small book to prepare for NCLEX?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I have bachelor of nursing but I didn't work as a nurse for 6 years I'm looking for a small book to review nursing and prepare my self for RN exam. What's your
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    How can I improve my English speaking?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I'm a nurse student but I want to Improve my English speaking, can you help me,
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    How can I improve my English speaking?

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

    Dear Nursing Student, Of course, I'd be happy to help you improve your English speaking skills! Here are a few suggestions: Practice regularly. Engage in daily conversations in English....
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    How can I navigate probing questions about my employment gap and personal situation during a nursing interview?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Need advice. I was a nurse with about 2 years of nursing experience in CPCU/CICU, worked as PCT in CPCU during school. Unfortunately, our CPCU also turned into COVID ICU, I had...
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    How can I navigate probing questions about my employment gap and personal situation during a nursing interview?

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

    Dear Concerned, How to address the employment gap and personal issues Be honest but concise about your reasons for leaving the hospital. You can mention that you faced unique challenges,...
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    Can you recommend small book to prepare for NCLEX?

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

    Dear Wants to Review, If you've been out of the nursing field for several years and you're looking to refresh your knowledge and prepare for the RN exam, you might find it helpful to use review...
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    Failed clinicals, how can I word my application to get into another school?

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

    Dear Needs Help, I'm sorry you're going through this, and I wish you the best of luck getting accepted to another school. If by "join their program," you mean joining an existing cohort,...
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    Failed clinicals, how can I word my application to get into another school?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Failed out last term, due to clinical. My instructor said that I needed more time in clinical. I have already repeated. I am going to relocate to another state, and would like to...
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    Wants to go from Stepdown to Postpartum

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

    Dear Done, Yes, reach out to the Director. Thank her for the opportunity you were given to interview. You could say something like "Thank you for the L&D interview, and I just want you to...