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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    Can't find job with restricted license

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

    This must be very frustrating for you, I'm sorry. I would pull out all the stops in your case. The more contacts you make, the greater your chances will be. Apply widely, submit applications...
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    Hostile environment in ICU

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

    I believe you are being bullied, and it can be stopped. I know this from personal experience. I was bullied by a larger-than-life, diva-type nurse in a small department and again by a Doctor...
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    How Can I Transition Out of Bedside Nursing After Struggling with Anxiety and PTSD?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Beth, I have been feeling quite alone at home, and have been on medical leave for 4 years from working during covid. I I was new to the unit and just learning the charting, when my caseload...
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    How Can I Transition Out of Bedside Nursing After Struggling with Anxiety and PTSD?

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

    I'm really sorry you're going through this. Feeling stuck, lost, and useless is probably both somewhat normal in your situation and also magnified by your diagnoses. But they are feelings. Feelings...
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    Admitted to diversion, do I have to get a lawyer?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Admitted to diversion, do I have to get a lawyer? I refused a drug screen at work. Then explained to HR and EAP I have a drug addiction. They are keeping me as an employee because of my honesty. I...
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    BON Reprimand For Being Late To Work 3x

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello there Nurse Beth, I just received a letter from BON saying that I have been issued a reprimand. I made a terrible mistake of arriving late 3 days in a row but started documentation on my...
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    Retired- is it OK to not renew my LPN license?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I'm retired for 2 yrs almost 68 and so not plan to renew my LPN license will not work in nursing too old. Is it OK to let license not
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    International nurse asks about visa screening

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi, I'm registered nurse..I got 6.5 overall band score with 7 in speaking and 6 in reading, writing and listening. Can I proceed for cgfns visa screening
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    International nurse asks about visa screening

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

    Yes, with a 6.5 overall band score in the IELTS, you should be eligible to proceed with the CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) visa screening process. Typically, CGFNS...
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    How do I manage getting my RN license in NH while still working per diem in MA without a gap in employment?

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

    Congratulations on graduating and landing your first job as an RN! Moving states and juggling licenses can get complicated, but I'll break it down. Here's what you need to know: (Note: New...
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    Retired- is it OK to not renew my LPN license?

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

    Congrats on retiring! It's completely fine if you decide not to renew your LPN license, especially since you're retired and don't plan on returning to nursing. If you're sure about stepping...
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    Should I stay or should I go?

    Nurse Beth replied to Dani_Mila's topic in General Nursing

    If you decide to leave, you will hopefully get to experience working on a well-run unit. That's a big thing. In your current unit, you initially agreed to become a charge nurse but then changed...
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    Should I start working at an agency as a new grad?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Do you advise a graduate Nurse to start working with an agency, or work as a direct staff in the organisation, it seems like Agency are the one
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    Can I reuse my $90.00 trach after I clean it

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I am a veteran and have had my trach for 5 years this May, (laryngeal cancer), I am having issues with constant trach plugging, on the end of my trach, it collects a sticky mucous type material. I...
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    Is this false documentation?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I work for a home healthcare agency as an agency certified trach vent LPN. Apparently they have been pressuring me to document things at the end of my shift before they actually happen in order to be...
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    Is this false documentation?

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

    Your use of the word "apparently" implies that the agency (your manager?) has not directly instructed you to pre-chart. If so, you need to talk with your manager for clarification. Before meeting...
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    I'm an RN from the Philippines and just arrived here in California, how do I get licensed here?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I'm an RN from the Philippines and just arrived here in California, how do I get licensed here? Do I get reciprocated and can apply for a job as an
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    I'm an RN from the Philippines and just arrived here in California, how do I get licensed here?

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

    Welcome to California! If you're an RN (Registered Nurse) from the Philippines and you plan to work as an RN in California, here's a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the licensing process:...
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    Scared I'm Going to Fail Practicum

    Nurse Beth replied to NurseAlex's topic in General Nursing

    But did you trip on a patient's foley catheter tubing
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    How do I get a part time nursing job if on probation?

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

    Getting a part-time nursing job while on probation can be challenging, but it's possible with the right approach and perseverance. Employers will likely have questions, but you can address them...
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    How do I get a part time nursing job if on probation?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    How do I get a part time nursing job if on
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    I desperately need this job-help me with interview tips!

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi. I have recently resigned/retired from my previous job as a charge RN on an extremely busy and high acuity unit. The reason that I did so is unimportant but if I did not do it, I think I would've...
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    Is it normal for a retired paramedic with an active RN license to need a refresher course and internship to transfer their license to a new state?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I am a retired Paramedic and have had an active RN license for 12 yrs but have never worked as an RN. I moved to a different state, the new state is requiring a refresher course and an internship of...
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    Is it normal for a retired paramedic with an active RN license to need a refresher course and internship to transfer their license to a new state?

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

    It's not uncommon for states to require a refresher course and clinical hours for nurses who have been out of practice, especially if they haven't worked as an RN for several years. This requirement...
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    Do I need to disclose previous arrests if only my third DWI led to a felony charge on my nursing application?

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

    It sounds like you've made really significant strides in turning your life around, and that's something to be proud of. As far as your question about submitting your felony charge and prior arrests,...