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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    Scammers Caught Selling Fake Nursing Diplomas

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Nursing News

    Did you ever consider that your coworker never attended nursing school? Probably not. That would be ludicrous. But maybe they didn't, as we're finding out in the news. While it sounds...
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    Should I transfer to ICU?

    Nurse Beth replied to abu123's topic in General Nursing

    Remember that they hire new grads to ICU now all the time. By comparison, you are far more qualified. Have confidence and go for it
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    Can I maintain my NP ANCC certification without the clinical hours?

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

    Dear NP, The ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) typically requires clinical practice hours for certification renewal. Still, surprisingly, the ANCC Certification Renewal Handbook says...
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    How do I find a preceptor?

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

    Dear Needs a Preceptor, Congrats on completing your RN refresher course! Finding a preceptor for your RN clinical hours is crucial to activating your RN license. Here are some suggestions to...
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    How do I find a preceptor?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I have just finished an RN Refresher course and need to get my own preceptor. I need 80 clinical hours in order to reactivate my RN license. I'm in the New Orleans area. Can you...
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    Shaken and crushed as new grad on PCU

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I am a very recent graduate on week 7 of a residency on a PCU and I'm finding myself becoming less and less confident each day. I already have some health issues that are now...
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    Shaken and crushed as new grad on PCU

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

    Dear Shaken, I think you should extricate yourself from this situation for your own health. One solution would be to do it without quitting, meaning transferring to a less stressful unit....
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    PHN wanting a Post Partum/Mother Baby RN position...is that even possible?

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

    Dear Wants to Fulfill My Dream, Congrats on your healthy little one, and yes, there's nothing to compare to motherhood ! ? It is difficult to transition back to acute care once you've left,...
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    Surrendered Nursing License, But Now Want It Back

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am new to allnurses.com, so hopefully you can help me. I surrendered my CA RN License 5 yrs ago, and I would like to work on getting it back. I genuinely can't afford an...
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    Surrendered Nursing License, But Now Want It Back

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

    Dear Surrendered, Reinstating a surrendered RN license in California can be complex, but it can be done with the proper guidance. The good news is that this happened five years ago, as the...
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    Not recognized as a nurse specialist in Saudi Arabia

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

    Dear What to Do, The classification and eligibility for nursing licensure exams varies from country to country and even within different regions or healthcare facilities. In Saudi Arabia,...
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    Attended fraudulent school, got RN license, now what?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I finished nursing course from accredited school but couldn't pass their exit exam. I transfer my credit to unaccredited school which now under investigate. I didn't know at that...
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    Urgently needs NHS visa sponsorship

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am searching for VISA sponsorship NHS JOB. I have passed my CBT AND IELTS. I NEED JOB URGENTLY BEFORE MY RESULTS
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    Urgently needs NHS visa sponsorship

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

    Dear Urgent, Searching for a job with NHS (National Health Service) sponsorship in the UK can be a time-sensitive process, especially when you have passed your CBT (Competency-Based Test) and...
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    Can I be a nurse with comprehension problems?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello, I'm a woman 43 Years of age and I have a comprehension problem and my reading is okay. I would like to go to school to be a
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    Can I be a nurse with comprehension problems?

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

    Dear Wants to be a Nurse, Comprehension challenges present obstacles but doesn't automatically preclude you from becoming a nurse. Nursing requires a strong understanding of medical...
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    All Med-Surg units created equally?

    Nurse Beth replied to wendalin920's topic in General Specialties

    I totally agree with JBMmom! You're bound to learn new skills in any job you take on. So, don't worry too much about it! It's okay to feel a little nervous about the ED, but remember, there's really...
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    Fired 3 years ago for tardiness and still unemployed-help!

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have extreme anxiety about applying for a job. I have about 6 years experience as an RN. 3 in PCU and 3 in ICU at the same company which is a very widespread hospital group. I...
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    Fired 3 years ago for tardiness and still unemployed-help!

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

    Dear Anxious, I'm sorry to hear about your challenges. I commend your desire to return to nursing. Here are some steps and tips to help you navigate the process of applying for nursing jobs and...
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    Help me decide which job to choose

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, Seeking your advice before I move forward with a change in the field of nursing. I am currently returning to work 2 months postpartum. Before pregnancy I did skilled nursing home...
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    Help me decide which job to choose

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

    Dear Craving, Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! Choosing between two nursing positions is an important decision for you as a mother and a nurse, and for your family. It's great...
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    Critical care nurse burnt out after 13 years

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    After 13 years of critical care nursing at the bedside (emergency, ICU, and critical care flight), I feel burnt out and unmotivated. I used to be constantly striving for new goals, courses, learning...
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    Critical care nurse burnt out after 13 years

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

    Dear Burned Out, You've had an impressive and fulfilling career. Critical care nursing is intense. It's natural to experience burnout after such a long and intense journey. Feeling unmotivated or...
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    New LPN, SNF With 22 Patients Looks Overwhelming

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I graduated in July and passed NCLEX 2 weeks ago. Went to school (LPN) during early days of pandemic and many of my clinical hours were online, including pharm. Literally, I have...
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    New LPN, SNF With 22 Patients Looks Overwhelming

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

    Dear Passed NCLEX, Congratulations! It's been a hard year and a half for nursing students, both because employers want to onboard them so quickly and because clinical hours were reduced....