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 my employer decrease my pay?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Can my employer decrease my pay by $13 without notifying me? I had a contract as a PRN nurse and was offered a full-time position without my employer notifying me that there...
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    Can my employer decrease my pay?

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

    Dear Is it Legal. If your employer reduces your pay without providing you with notice or without an agreement, it may violate Alaska wage and hour laws. You may consider contacting the Alaska...
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    Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL): Increased Mortality Rate

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    You Get A Butt Lift. Everyone Gets A Butt Lift! Back in 2021, during Covid, when we were regularly onboarding huge groups of traveling nurses, a few nurses perched on pillows while they sat at...
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    RN license and getting a job outside of nursing?

    Nurse Beth replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Having an active RN license in a non-RN position may not necessarily pose any legal liability or risk. However, it's important to carefully review the job description and responsibilities of the...
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    Delegations: continuous glucose monitor

    Nurse Beth replied to AAG's topic in General Nursing

    Probably it's a Yes. Check your facility's policy first. You can also check with your BON/BRN. So many tasks nurses perform can be delegated, and it's an intelligent use of resources....
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    Dosages help!!

    Nurse Beth replied to bluedreamerstu's topic in General Students

    Anyone remember "desire over have"? It got me through every dosage
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    Can someone please explain this to me in plain english.

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

    The # of RNs is driven by the number of patients. With a nurse-patient ratio of 1:4, 40 patients require 10 nurses. Half of those nurses can be LVNs, so 5 LVNs. Here's the regulation:...
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    Should Hospitals Rehire LPNs/LVNs?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    One large healthcare system, Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has decided to do just that-bring LPNs back to address the staffing crisis. Note: LVNs (licensed vocational...
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    Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL): Increased Mortality Rate

    Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! bell-bottoms ? I feel like I'm of an age where I'm seeing everything for the second go-round. Birkenstocks, high waist
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    Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL): Increased Mortality Rate

    Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!! That is really an
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    Can I negotiate my salary as a new grad with my coding skills?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I am a new nurse with no CNA/PCT work background (other than clinical rotations). Aside from my registered nurse credential, I am also credentialed in health information technology with my associates...
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    Can I negotiate my salary as a new grad with my coding skills?

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

    Dear New Nurse, Congratulations on passing your boards! Thank you for the kind words, and I hope the book helped you with interviewing and job-seeking skills. Message me your address,...
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    I am a Med Tech and Dislike it, Will I Dislike Nursing?

    Nurse Beth replied to bth1010's topic in Nursing Career

    It's hard to say. It's common to have doubts when making a career change. While your experience as a medication technician may provide some insight into what it's like to work in healthcare, it...
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    New grad on Cardiac medical floor

    Nurse Beth replied to kaybrianna0's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on getting your RN! Every facility is different, but new grads can get 6-12 weeks in non-specialty units as a ballpark figure. You will most likely be assigned Orientation competencies,...
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    What You Need to Know About Nursing School Accreditation

    Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are always exceptions. I'm actually referring to my alma mater, which is an excellent community college program that allowed me to change my life. It has relationships with state...
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    Help, I'm feeling stuck

    Nurse Beth replied to Cindycin48's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sorry to hear how poorly you were treated at your previous hospital by both the bullies and the managers who did nothing. It's understandable you might not feel comfortable using your...
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    I Feel Stuck - Like My Options Are Limited

    Nurse Beth replied to Ashleynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on your pregnancy!! You are about to be amazed at how a tiny bundle of joy rocks your world. Everything changes. Your priorities shift once that little one comes into your life. Re:...
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    10 Top Preceptor Tips

    Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely another possibility
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    RN from India: Can I work in the US military?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I completed my Bsc nursing and Msc nursing in India passed NCLEX RN am I eligible to work in military nursing in USA
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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder what it would be like to have a debate without sarcasm or a lack of respect for each other. I am certainly not blameless, so please don't jump on me! It would be refreshing and...
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    Turbulence and Turmoil in Nursing

    Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    This says it
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    Turbulence and Turmoil in Nursing

    Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! Open visitation may be good for patients but it does add to the
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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Right. Know,
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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I always say you have to know the rules before you break
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    Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    It just isn't safe to administer midazolam IVP in a non-monitored setting that doesn't even have an ADC to access a reversal drug- for any indication. ICU, fine. Radiology-no. Even the FDA...