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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    New Nurse Feels Like A Failure

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth. I just need some advice please. I've been an RN for 2 years. Did medsurg and left after a year due to burnout. Then used an agency and worked in an office setting for 4 months....
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    Attended fraudulent school, got RN license, now what?

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

    Dear Not Qualified, This is a tough one, and I'm hoping others here on-site are in the same situation and can offer advice. You cannot transfer your credits from the fraudulent program to...
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    New Nurse Feels Like A Failure

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

    Dear Needs Advice, It's essential to turn this situation around ASAP. In the future, have another job lined up before you quit your current job. People who are employed are more likely to...
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    Is this fair? PAs Receive Wage Increase But Not NPs

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, Had a change in compensation as an APP to experience base pay which benefitted all the PAs in my group but not the Nurse Practitioners because no consideration of prior RN...
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    Is this fair? PAs Receive Wage Increase But Not NPs

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

    Dear NP, The consideration of prior RN experience when determining compensation for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) like Nurse Practitioners (NPs) can vary from one healthcare organization to...
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    Pakistan nurse wants to relocate abroad

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

    Dear Wants to Re-locate, With your extensive nursing qualifications and 40 years of experience, you have a strong foundation for pursuing nursing opportunities abroad. While I can provide some...
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    Pakistan nurse wants to relocate abroad

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello, I am a registered nurse in Pakistan, hold master degree in nursing MAN from UPOU Philippines, BSN from UCLAN UK, Diploma in general nursing, post basic Diplom in oncology nursing from...
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    New Nurse Burn Out ??

    Nurse Beth replied to chemme's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe give your antidepressants enough time to work and re-evaluate. Irritability and lack of joy are signs of depression. Good luck
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    Lost Job Because LPNs are Not Allowed in Oncology Clinic

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

    Dear LPN, I'm not a lawyer, but I can offer general information and advice regarding your situation. It's essential to consult with a legal professional or a nursing association in your...
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    Lost Job Because LPNs are Not Allowed in Oncology Clinic

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I was hired as an LPN 4 months ago in an Oncology clinic with a Hospital. I was told yesterday that I will not be allowed to practice as an LPN in this clinic. According to my...
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    If I'm fired, can I exclude it from my resume?

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

    Dear Reported, I understand that you're facing a challenging situation. If you were removed from a job due to nodding off and being reported for sleeping, it's important to approach your next...
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    If I'm fired, can I exclude it from my resume?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I nodded off on my job and the clients family reported me as sleeping. I was removed from the case and most likely will be fired. Where do I go from here. Should I exclude this...
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    Any advice for anxious and socially awkward new nurses?

    Nurse Beth replied to Sweetme2's topic in General Nursing

    When learning, it's completely natural to be task-oriented. Like a child learning to tie their shoelaces for the first time, you must be focused and deliberate to be a safe practitioner. Review...
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    Nurse for 5 years wants to quit

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi there. So I've been a RN for 5 years. I've been in the ED, Paediatrics, School Nursing, Oncology, Hotel Nursing, Private clinic....trying to find my niche. I've switched hospitals 3 times...
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    Fired for sleeping on the job

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

    Dear Fired, Addressing the situation honestly and professionally is crucial when discussing your previous employment with a new prospective employer. Here's a suggested approach: Be...
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    Fired for sleeping on the job

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I was working as a private duty nurse and the patient's family found me nodding off while the patient was napping. The family reported me as sleeping and I was removed from the...
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    Should I be worried about transfer from unaccredited school?

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

    Dear Transcript Worries, If you have an RN degree from an unaccredited school and are considering pursuing a BSN program at Keiser University in Tampa, there are a few important factors to...
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    Should I be worried about transfer from unaccredited school?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have RN degree from unaccredited school and now I want to go for BSN at Keiser University in Tampa. If I graduated from Keiser University, will my transcript show my previous...
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    Hates ICU Job

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth: Is ICU for me? I accepted a position at a small specialized surgical ICU at a teaching hospital. Unfortunately, I HATE it. Most of these patients are on the unit several months to...
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    As an LVN with a long absence, how do I return to nursing?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, What should I do as an LVN, to return to nursing after a long absence? My license is current & active in
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    Will other nurses look down on me as a direct entry MSN with no experience?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, Do you think that I would be looked down at by other nurses if starting my nursing career after completing my direct entry MSN program? I'm not even sure what type of job I...
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    Learning IV Skills Outside of My Job

    Nurse Beth replied to Brae30's topic in General Nursing

    Check to see if your Education department has a mannequin arm for starting
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    Should I take a $9.00 cut in pay for new job?

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

    Dear Single Mom, This is a big decision with advantages and disadvantages. You have some crucial choices to make, and understandably, you have some concerns. Here are some things to consider...
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    What is the best way for an LPN to become an RN?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, What is the best way for an adult LPN to become an RN? I am 41 years old. I've been in the military. But I've been a nurse since 2005. I've been an ADON, restorative nurse, floor...
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    CNA is driving me crazy...help!

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have been a nurse for around 26 years. I currently work in LTC which has become extremely stressful due to post-Covid nursing shortages. One of the things that is causing me...