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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    Why Hospitals Don't Value Nurses: A Nurse's Perspective

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

    Thank you
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    Biden loves nurses...awkward

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    What does everyone make of President Biden saying " "I had a nurse named Pearl Nelson... She'd come in and do things I don't think you learn in nursing school, She'd whisper and she'd lean down and...
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    Learning to keep quiet

    Nurse Beth replied to thisnurse123's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure I'm clear on the problem, but you recognize you have a problem and want to do better. That's half the battle! I once had a supervisor who was an excellent communicator. When I had...
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    Nursing Diagnosis for Bowel Obstruction

    Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Glad it turned out well. The lack of care is appalling, and I wish I could say I'm
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    Why Hospitals Don't Value Nurses: A Nurse's Perspective

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

    I know, right? We're just so normalized to substandard working conditions But the worst part is the effect on patient
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    Why Hospitals Don't Value Nurses: A Nurse's Perspective

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

    Amen to that. I used to believe they would see the value in excellent patient care,
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    Why Hospitals Don't Value Nurses: A Nurse's Perspective

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

    It was not a good feeling the day I realized that. Being naive, it took me
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    What Type of Dementia Does Bruce Willis Have?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is Frontotemporal Degeneration? Frontotemporal degeneration, or FTD for short, is a progressive neurological disease that affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. Other names for...
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    Nurse at LTACH, need help if it's different than the ICU

    Nurse Beth replied to Beautiful_Beginnings's topic in General Nursing

    The terms are confusing because CCRN is a registered trademark and certification by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), not a "critical care recovery certificate." While you...
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    Leaving Bedside

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

    This reminds me of leaving a bad relationship. Congrats on doing what's best for you and your
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    Cancer patient and professional relationship

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

    I love those
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    Nigerian Immigrant Nurse Needs Help With Visa

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

    Dear MD Uncle, I'm sorry for your niece's situation, and it is kind of you to help her. I have worked with a few nurses from Nigeria. One nurse especially comes to mind. Her name is Blessing, and...
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    Nigerian Immigrant Nurse Needs Help With Visa

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, This is on behalf of my niece, who's a nurse in Nigeria, denied visa to come to USA in 2010 to sit for the NCLEX and still interested. What can you advise her to do. No...
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    Cancer patient and professional relationship

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

    I agree with @JKL33 that some process is needed. From a risk/manager point of view, sadly, it would open a can of worms. Sorry! Is he eligible for
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    Wants a job as an NCLEX Test Preparer

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

    Dear NCLEX Test, As an NCLEX Test Preparer, your primary responsibility is helping applicants prepare for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). This may involve reviewing test...
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    Wants a job as an NCLEX Test Preparer

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Good morning Nurse Beth Can someone guide me with a career path as an NCLEX Test Preparer? I have seven years of nursing experience: Med-Surg/Operating Room/Case management. Thank
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    How can I answer interview questions when I have no experience?

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

    Dear Concerned, Congratulations on receiving your nursing license! Many employers understand that new graduates have limited experience and are willing to provide on-the-job training to...
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    How can I answer interview questions when I have no experience?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, I recently received my nursing license, and I am a bit concerned about how my limited experience in the nursing field beyond clinicals will hinder my ability to get a nursing...
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    Dos and Don'ts of a Cover Letter

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Nursing Career

    It's easy to create an outstanding cover letter once you know the Dos and Don'ts. It's important to clearly show that you: have the skills and job requirements want to work at their...
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    I Made A Serious Medication Error: Help!

    Nurse Beth replied to Hailey.B's topic in General Nursing

    Can I shamelessly recommend Heparin and Nursing
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    I Made A Serious Medication Error: Help!

    Nurse Beth replied to Hailey.B's topic in General Nursing

    Your patient will not bleed out. Heparin is easily
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    Fifth HIV Patient Cured

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    There seems to be a long-awaited cure for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS. While HIV has declined in the US recently, approximately 1.2 million people were living...
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    Biden loves nurses...awkward

    Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    When I see his blunders, I feel bad for
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    Biden loves nurses...awkward

    Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I appreciate the sentiment. I feel he was genuine- well, at least as genuine as most politicians. It's just that I never want nursing associated with anything even slightly cringeworthy in the public...
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    Biden loves nurses...awkward

    Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    He doesn't genuinely love