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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    Heparin | Nursing Considerations, Patient Teachings and More

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Table of Contents What is Heparin? History of Anticoagulants Heparin Overdoses Indications and Contraindications Interactions and Adverse Effects...
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    Can I work as a nurse with an autoimmune disorder?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Not sure if I have any options but to retire from nursing and how do you do that? I have an autoimmune disorder that has/is causing a multitude of health issues. I can't...
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    A Day in the Life of a Nurse Working Christmas

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ashley rolled out of her snuggly bed into the dark cold while her husband, Jake, snored without missing a beat. She quietly stepped out of her cozy flannel jammies and pulled on her scrubs. The cold...
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    Can I work as a nurse with an autoimmune disorder?

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

    Dear Can I Work, You do not have to retire unless you want to, but realistically, you have to avoid direct patient care for your health. There are many alternatives to direct patient care,...
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    Nails and Nursing

    Nurse Beth replied to Bones17's topic in General Nursing

    I've noticed a drift from policy with a lot of nurses wearing some kind of nail enhancements, like gels, shellacs, acrylics, and powder
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    Guidance needed

    Nurse Beth replied to Leah8183's topic in Nurse Management

    I agree with klone. It's my opinion to prefer a master's in nursing administration over an MBA. I feel MBAs were popular for a while, but left nursing out of the equation. My master's in...
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    Mass Shootings and Secondary Trauma Add to Nursing Trauma

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    Nurses encounter first-hand trauma regularly, which can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Additionally, they are exposed to others' traumas at work and on the news, which can lead to...
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    Can I break my nursing contract? 5 Things to Know

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

    You are so right about not burning bridges. The longer you're a nurse, the more you realize what a small world it
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    Dangers of open ICU?

    Nurse Beth replied to Aloe_sky's topic in General Nursing

    I'm having anxiety just reading
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    What to Wear to Your Nursing Interview

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Plan ahead You should be memorable, but your clothes should be nicely forgettable. Your clothes should not be distracting in any way. Distracting clothes include those that do not fit well. A...
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    Advice For Holistic Nursing Jobs

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

    Dear Making a Change, You are at that point where you know there's more out there for you, and it's time to spread your wings. Good for you! The beliefs that underline holistic nursing are...
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    Scammers Caught Selling Fake Nursing Diplomas

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

    Unfortunately, it probably affected the reputation of good Florida nursing
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    Scammers Caught Selling Fake Nursing Diplomas

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

    They have no regard for patient safety. They think they can bluff their way to being a professional
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    Help, Can't Decide On Career Path

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Beth, I am inspired by your QA forum. I am 37 year old RN, mom of two kids (7 year old and 1 year old). I graduated 2 years ago. I worked one year in SNF and now I am working in the hospital...
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    Help, Can't Decide On Career Path

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

    Dear Not Sure, Thank you for the kind words! Your goal is to be a role model for your children and continue your education. That's a beautiful goal. You could realize your goal with any of...
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    Scammers Caught Selling Fake Nursing Diplomas

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

    It's
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    9 Ways to Improve Your Test Scores

    Nurse Beth replied to JDBrink's topic in General Students

    Great article, thanks for
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    How to answer license renewal question about mental health issues?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, On the renewal licensure, there is a question about having a emotional, or mental condition, etc, would this limit your ability to practice safely?! Is this a yes or no
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    How to answer license renewal question about mental health issues?

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

    If the question includes the qualifier "that might affect your ability to safely practice as a nurse," you can answer No (if that's the case). Every state BON has its version of the question, but...
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    Scammers Caught Selling Fake Nursing Diplomas

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

    It sure makes you
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    The Lost Art of Nursing

    Nurse Beth replied to lncnsl's topic in General Nursing

    I'll never forget the new ICU nurse who shaved her intubated patient's legs, leaving them smooth on the sheets. Her preceptor said, "Thanks a lot! Now we'll all have to start shaving legs around...
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    Scammers Caught Selling Fake Nursing Diplomas

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

    I hope so, too! I told my husband today that this feels like a Nigerian scam but it originated right here in Florida under lax
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    Scammers Caught Selling Fake Nursing Diplomas

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

    @nursedecember11 Wow, that must have been a bizarre experience to work with a nurse who did not attend nursing school. I would notify the nurse manager, who hopefully would follow up with HR...
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    Scammers Caught Selling Fake Nursing Diplomas

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

    My source is DOJ Southern District, Fla and they name Siena College in Broward County, Fla. There's also a Siena College of Health in Lauderdale, Fla I can't find a Siena School of...
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    Texas board of nursing

    Nurse Beth replied to JincyCRNA2b's topic in School, College Programs

    If you go ahead and take the NCLEX in Florida, you may be limited to practicing in Florida, at best. It's possible Texas will not give you an answer until you have a Florida license in hand and...