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 come no one wants to interview me?

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

    Dear Stopped Nursing, It's understandable you're facing challenges landing interviews and job opportunities after taking a break from your nursing career to care for your parents. Here are some...
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    How can I not take paperwork home in Home Health?

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

    Dear Starting Home Health Again, Congrats, Home Health can be a rewarding speciality. The documentation in Home Health is known for being overwhelming and time-consuming. It's by far the...
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    How can I not take paperwork home in Home Health?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I'm starting home care nursing again as an RN. I want to be able to handle the paperwork without feeling overwhelmed. It seemed as though I was always doing paperwork years ago...
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    I've been an RN for 22 yrs and have to take the NCLEX

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

    Dear Need to Study, What a great question! I'm sure a lot, if not all, of us experienced nurses would cringe at the thought of having to take the NCLEX again. But you can do this, and this...
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    I've been an RN for 22 yrs and have to take the NCLEX

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have been a RN over 22 years and in one state need to take the NCLEX. Where to begin in my
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    Conflicted About Quitting New Job

    Nurse Beth replied to FamNP123's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you don't already have a housekeeper, consider getting one. One less thing to worry
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    With my nursing background, what alternative careers could I pursue while I prepare for the NCLEX in Ohio?

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

    Dear Ready to Go Back to Work, Congrats on your little one's progress, and it's wonderful that you could stay home for several months. It's great that you're considering alternative career...
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    With my nursing background, what alternative careers could I pursue while I prepare for the NCLEX in Ohio?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Out with the old, in with the New. Moved to Ohio, from Puerto Rico, where I've worked for 5 years as a Registered Nurse in a Pediatrics Unit. Left the Hospital 6 months ago on...
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    Dolan Scrubs MEME Halloween Contest

    Nurse Beth replied to Dolan's topic in General Nursing

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    How can I build a 12 hour schedule , ensuring I reach 80 hours per paycheck while maintaining a healthy work-life balance?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I currently am fortunate enough to be able to make my own schedule/choose what days/nights I work. I am obligated to work 3 12hr shifts/week. I can choose whatever nights those...
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    How can I build a 12 hour schedule , ensuring I reach 80 hours per paycheck while maintaining a healthy work-life balance?

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

    Dear Planning Shifts, I am so glad you have this flexibility in your schedule! If only all employers understood how important it is. I notice that you do not work on weekends, so I will...
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    Had a seizure during clinicals and kicked out of school

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

    Dear Kicked Out, Your health is first and foremost. Uncontrolled seizures can pose a risk of injury to you. Work with your healthcare provider to manage your condition and discuss treatment...
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    California LVN Scope of Practice

    Nurse Beth replied to fulitarn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unfortunately, employers can push LVNs to practice outside their scope to benefit their bottom line. Good for you for looking into it
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    Can ADA protect me from disclosing mental health issues?

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

    Dear ADA, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law in the United States that protects against discrimination for individuals with disabilities. It's essential to understand how...
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    Can ADA protect me from disclosing mental health issues?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, If you could please also share your thoughts about how ADA (protection if any) comes into play for something like for non-disclosure or disclosure for licensing purposes,...
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    New Nurse Feels Like a Failure

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I'm a newly registered nurse and I have just started to work as of late October. I feel extremely stupid and incompetent, I feel that I know close too nothing and that I do not...
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    New Nurse Feels Like a Failure

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

    Dear Not Learning Fast Enough, It's entirely normal to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when you're a newly registered nurse. The transition from nursing school to a natural healthcare setting is...
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    How do I get the required 90 hours of supervised public health nursing clinical hours?

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

    Dear Wants Public Health Certificate (PHN), To obtain 90 hours of public health clinical hours in California to apply for the PHN certificate, you can consider the following steps: Some...
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    How do I get the required 90 hours of supervised public health nursing clinical hours?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I would like to get my PHN certificate. I am a California resident. I did the RN to BSN program with UTA that included public health nursing units, but no clinical hours. How do...
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    If I request NCLEX test accommodations for anxiety or depression, can the BON use it against me?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Could you comment whether something like this has to be reported when going through board licensing, I.e. does having a diagnosis of say anxiety, depression which then allows one...
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    If I request NCLEX test accommodations for anxiety or depression, can the BON use it against me?

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

    Dear Needs Accommodations, This is an excellent question because it can feel risky to report a mental health condition to the Board of Registered Nursing (BON). Requesting NCLEX test-taking...
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    Will my warrants prevent me from becoming an LVN?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Okay so I'm almost done with my prerequisites for the LVN program at my school and before I register for the program I'm worried about 2 small warrants I have that are in a...
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    Will my warrants prevent me from becoming an LVN?

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

    Dear Has Warrants, Even though the school may accept you, you could run into trouble when applying to sit for the NCLEX. You must answer all questions truthfully on your application. The...
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    How do I write a personal letter to the Board?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, My RN license is pending/on hold due to a misdemeanor of 23 years ago. I got all the court documents to submit to IDFPR. However, I'm stuck on the personal statement I need to...
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    Should I file a lawsuit for age discrimination and retaliation?

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

    Dear Don't Know What to Do, While you are understandably frustrated, don't rush into filing a lawsuit. Taking legal action is a drastic step, causing you prolonged turmoil and stress and...