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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    Texas board of nursing

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

    I'm sorry, but the fact that they closed is not good. Do you know the reason they closed? Your school is not listed on the (somewhat hard to find) list of Florida BON-approved programs...
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    Scammers Caught Selling Fake Nursing Diplomas

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

    Some are calling the nurses and would-be nurses who bought diplomas victims. I don't see it this way. They purchased fraudulent
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    I'm Making Horrible Mistakes At The Bedside, Help

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have ADHD and have been an RN for 24 yrs. I have worked in practically every aspect of nursing, trying to find a niche where I actually like a job, Drs and nurses I relate to,...
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    Signs of Toxic/Unhealthy Workplaces

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Toxic workplaces in nursing are not that hard to find. For many reasons, they are all over. Sometimes just one or two units in a hospital are toxic. Specialty units such as cath lab and ICU can be...
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    Nybon Nursing School Under Investigation

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

    I don't think they should even be given 30 days to turn in their nursing licenses. How about
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    Signs of Toxic/Unhealthy Workplaces

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

    That's awful, I'm sorry you were treated that way. I posted this meme above for you. I got it this morning in my email right after I read your post. It's from Renee Thompson, the anti-bullying
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    Signs of Toxic/Unhealthy Workplaces

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

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    RN license expired but did not know and was working for 1 year as NP in NY

    Nurse Beth replied to dannipoint's topic in General Nursing

    It can happen. Many of us have stories. Mine is of driving 6 hours to Sacramento the day before my license expired. Not proud of that, but it never happened
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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

    Dear Renewing, Every state is different, but essentially, they ask, "Have you ever been diagnosed with, do you have, or have you had a physical, mental, emotional, or psychiatric condition...
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    Nurse Slip in the Gallup Polls

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Nursing Career

    According to Gallup, we're still the most honest and ethical profession- but scores have dropped since 2020. Is that like getting an A, not an A+? Nurses Retain Top Ethics Rating in U.S., but...
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    Shady Nursing Schools

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

    Yes, the people who run these scams are slick and getting away with millions of dollars while ruining people's lives. You probably are going to have to start again. Have you thought about a...
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    I'm Desperate - Got drunk, crashed my car, got arrested, now what?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I desperately need your advice/help while I'm going through this situation. First I'll explain what happened to land me where I'm at today. Also I reside in Arizona, one of the...
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    I'm Desperate - Got drunk, crashed my car, got arrested, now what?

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

    Nurse Got Arrested - Now What? I'm so sorry about your situation. It's scary and must be overwhelming. Hopefully a tangible plan and knowledge will help get you through this. You are not the first...
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    Shady Nursing Schools

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

    Thanks, Lunah, that's interesting, and it's good Excelsior made changes. I agree, I'm also curious if she attended a Florida school. It sounds like an unnamed school may be the real culprit...
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    Shady Nursing Schools

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

    I am so sorry! I can't imagine how devastating this must be for you. Excelsior College's associate degree nursing program lost its ACEN accreditation for curriculum issues in 2021. But I...
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    How can I get CM experience?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, How can I get Case Management experience? I've done some MDS in the past at a Subacute/LTC facility. I'm looking to transition from home care supervision. Thank
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    My mental health is plummeting from my job

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Oh man, where do I start... I'm having a bit of a career/ existential crisis. I have been a nurse for 3.5 years and recently started my third job. My first job was night shift in...
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    Am I Blacklisted?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, How can I tell if I've been blacklisted? Dear Blacklisted, Employers and recruiters would never openly admit to having blacklists as willful and malicious job...
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    What to charge for private duty?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, What to charge next-door neighbor/friend for private duty Hospice nursing (3-4 days/1-2 hours per week)as an RN in Tn. She will only require PRN pain meds, colostomy care, &...
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    BON Reprimand For Being Late To Work 3x

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

    Yes, it is, and that's why it's puzzling. There is more than meets the eye
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    BON Reprimand For Being Late To Work 3x

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

    Interesting @JKL33. That makes
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    Nursing Diagnosis for Bowel Obstruction

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

    You are right. These are just possible
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    How can I get CM experience?

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

    Dear Looking to Transition, It's that old challenging problem of how to gain experience when no one will give you a job to gain experience. It takes perseverance. Your background in...
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    Will taking leave for anxiety/depression affect my license?

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

    Dear Will mental health affect licensure, Being diagnosed and treated for anxiety/depression does not affect licensure. Plenty of nurses have anxiety and depression, and plenty of nurses take...
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    Will taking leave for anxiety/depression affect my license?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, How will taking FMLA (intermittent) for a mental health condition (anxiety/depression) affect one's RN and NP