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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    Charge nurse soloing me out

    Nurse Beth replied to AKP25's topic in General Nursing

    It's bullying to give the highest acuity/hardest assignment to a newer nurse who may be perceived as not likely to speak up. Your wife can either arrive early and talk to the day Charge Nurse:...
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    Did I lose my position on the oncology unit?

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

    Dear Worried, It's not that the offer was legit or not legit. The thing is, you never received an actual job offer. When you are offered a job, you'll know-you'll receive a letter from...
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    Completed Recovery But Can't Get Job

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I've been a nurse for over 35 years and my license has had a public discipline since 2005. I was put on probation for 2 years and completed a recovery program successfully in 2007....
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    Nightingale Nursing ... On its Deathbed

    Nurse Beth replied to Sarina Day's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you for sharing. I am moved by your
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    Could I be accused of Fentanyl diversion?

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

    Dear Wondering, This is not a good idea at all. Don't take a huge risk by leaving fentanyl (that you've signed out) in essence laying around for anyone to access. You wouldn't leave a...
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    Anxious I May Lose License Over Diversion

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, In December I was working in on a very understaffed day while I was quite sick (not a contagious illness) and took prilosec and zofran that was in the med destruction pile. I...
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    Vanderbilt vs Duke vs VA For New Grad

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am a new grad RN and need advice ASAP! I have offers in different locations and can't decide on the best move. I am being super cheap LOL and can't decide if I want to take...
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    New nurse

    Nurse Beth replied to sara2013's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's a big disappointment but let it go. It didn't work out but it's not their fault. High pressure acute care nursing is not for everyone. There are so many other jobs in nursing you'd do well...
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    We’re all being “fired”! Is this legal?

    Nurse Beth replied to Taylor22's topic in General Nursing

    That's an odd request bc you can't get OCN certified until you have about 2 years experience administering chemo. You say you don't administer chemo on your floor so you are not eligible to sit...
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    Where Do I Belong in Nursing?

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

    Dear Many Options, Yes! I so agree with your statement "the beauty of nursing is that there are just so many different options and that is also the overwhelming part" ? As nurses, we can do...
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    Where Do I Belong in Nursing?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Nurse Beth, I have been a nurse for 3 years now. I started off in an ICU unit for about 1 year until I got injured, then did 2 years of employee health while dealing with workers compensation....
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    Feels Guilty for Not Reporting Possible Patient Abuse

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth! How and when does one draw the line with mandated reporting? Let me explain; following things by the book is generally what I attempt to do... I've been met with times where I've...
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    Caught cussing while on homecare duty with infant, will I lose my license?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I'm an experienced RN of 38 years and have been working as a pediatric homecare nurse. The 2nd day of my new case I swore to myself while holding a 10 month old and his mother...
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    How do I fix my attitude?

    Nurse Beth replied to frustratedoldnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Irritability can be a sign of depression, so get that checked out if it's a possibility. Try speaking up assertively, not aggressively, when you begin to feel anger, instead of holding it in...
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    Caught cussing while on homecare duty with infant, will I lose my license?

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

    You are welcome! It doesn't change anything ? Best wishes, my
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    Being Exposed to All Types of Patients During Clinicals Leaves a Bad Taste in My Mouth

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

    Dear Feeling Lost, You say "my specialty" but you do not have a specialty at this point. You are an undergrad. Once you get your RN, you can specialize. Every state requires nursing...
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    Caught cussing while on homecare duty with infant, will I lose my license?

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

    Dear Concerned, What awful behavior. She sounds like a loose cannon and a liability to your agency. Let's hope your employer recognizes this as overreactive and bizarre. As far as being...
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    Anxious I May Lose License Over Diversion

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

    What would be your reason for informing your current
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    Feels Guilty for Not Reporting Possible Patient Abuse

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

    Dear Haunted, Nurses are mandated reporters which means we have to report suspected abuse. Mandated reporting includes child abuse, elder abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse. Having 4 side...
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    BSN or ASN?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Which should I go for my BSN which is 1yr and a half or my ASN which is only 1
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    Anxious I May Lose License Over Diversion

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

    Dear Nervous Wreck, Contact the American Association of Nurse Attorneys to help you prepare. You need an attorney that specializes in defending nurses to the BON. The BON will contact you...
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    Nurse Giving Conscious Sedation Without Licensed MD Order

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am currently working in a small clinic doing conscious sedation for minor procedures. Our MD has innocently had his license lapse due to absent-mindedness. If we continue to...
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    Vanderbilt vs Duke vs VA For New Grad

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

    Dear New Grad, Congratulations! Three job offers! It's interesting that Vanderbilt is offering a 10K sign on bonus to new grads. Often this indicates a severe turnover problem and internal...
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    Should I go for my LPN or RN?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Would it be recommended to pursue an LPN vs. an RN if you have been out of school for over 20 years, best study options for those with
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    Can Managers Override Policy and Drs Orders?!?

    Nurse Beth replied to Aloe_sky's topic in General Nursing

    "You want me to straight cath my patient without an