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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    New nurse constantly worried about losing license

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi nurse Beth, I'm a new nurse who is constantly worried about making a mistake, being sued and/or losing license. When a nurse is sued does that necessarily mean loss of license? Or does that...
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    New Nurse Get Daisy Award?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Would you say that's uncommon for a nurse who has been a nurse less than a year to get a Daisy
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    New nurse constantly worried about losing license

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

    Dear Worried, Being sued does not mean you are going to lose your license. Anyone can sue in the hopes of compensation or justice, but the BON must believe you are a threat to public safety in...
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    Nurse Giving Conscious Sedation Without Licensed MD Order

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

    Dear Liability, Your nursing license is in grave danger if anything happens or if this is reported. You are basically practicing medicine without a license. Think about it. To...
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    Way Forward in Eradication of Theory and Practice Gap Among Nurses

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

    Fascinating glimpse into another culture. Thank you for
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    Took A Gummy Which May Or May Not Have Had THC

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

    Dear Anxious, I'm confused by some of this, meaning you went to the ED for anxiety caused by thc which you didn't take? I'm not an attorney and therefore hesitate to say that the doctor is...
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    New pregnant nurse

    Nurse Beth replied to lizdimi54873's topic in General Nursing

    Also think about checking with your educator or manager/employee health about your organization's policy. Your provider is probably not going to be specific as to which drugs you can or can't...
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    Should nurses be forced to wear tracking device at work?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Can I refuse to carry a tracking device at work? Because I am already carrying a hospital-assigned cell phone so that I can be reached at any time. The relief charge nurse told...
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    New Nurse Get Daisy Award?

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

    Dear Is it Uncommon, Created in 1999, the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses honors compassionate care provided by nurses caring for patients and family members. The website tells us that...
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    Middle Aged New Grad ADN Not Getting Hired

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, New Grad here. I am a new nurse applying for residential nursing programs. I have an ADN and I am Middle aged, nursing is my second career. I need some advice. My state is a...
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    Copyright Do's and Don'ts for Nurses and Educators

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    I always say, You need to know the rules before you decide to break them... or not! As a certified Nursing Professional Development Specialist and a writer, I had to learn about copyright rules....
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    ETOHer...(and other slang)

    Nurse Beth replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a nursing student a pediatrician documented "FLK" anyone know what that
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    Completed Recovery But Can't Get Job

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

    Dear Asking, Congrats on completing your recovery program and doing all that entails. I'm sorry you're having a hard time landing a job. If I got this right, you haven't worked since 2007?...
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    Middle Aged New Grad ADN Not Getting Hired

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

    Dear Need Advice, Congratulations on your accomplishment! Make sure your resume is in top shape (related article How to Get Past ATS Software in a Resume and Resume Help). If the job...
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    What options are there for public health nursing?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, At the age of 40, I decided to quit my career working in global health to pursue my long-time dream of becoming a nurse. I graduated with my BSN, worked in L&D for 1 year,...
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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

    It seems some of these schools target vulnerable students who are trying to better their
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    Copyright Do's and Don'ts for Nurses and Educators

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

    Thank you
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    What options are there for public health nursing?

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

    Dear Wondering, Congrats on realizing your lifelong dream of becoming a nurse. I often marvel at how many opportunities nurses have. Like most people, I didn't know that nurses can be teachers,...
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    Is 67 too old to start an NP program?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, How old is too old to start a nurse practitioner program in psych? If someone is 67 would that be too old? In good health. Would be 70 when
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    Copyright Do's and Don'ts for Nurses and Educators

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

    Exactly! It's important for nurses creating content to know this bc they can put their facility at risk. It's one thing to "break the rules" on your own accord, but not as a professional in the...
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    Copyright Do's and Don'ts for Nurses and Educators

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

    Thanks for your point of view, Davey! I hope maybe some find it useful, especially nurses creating content as professional
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    Copyright Do's and Don'ts for Nurses and Educators

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

    Davey Doo I'm sorry your artwork was stolen. Maybe it was inadvertent. I hope by reading my article, a few more people understand the right thing to
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    My Coworkers are Driving Me Nuts

    Nurse Beth replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    When the charge nurse tells you you're getting your 3rd admit but her BFF has 2 empty beds and no
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    A Deep Dive into NCLEX Next Generation 2023

    Nurse Beth replied to Payton RN Writer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So interesting to hear about the process, thank you! What a great experience for
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    Injured on Job and Fired

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have been a nurse for several years, ADN prepared. I have spent the majority of my career working in surgical ICU where I developed a lot of specialized skills. I loved my job...