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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    Is 67 too old to start an NP program?

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

    Dear In Good Health, There's no one answer because everyone ages individually. Some 60 year olds look like they're 75 and done, and then there's Jane Fonda, going strong and working at 84....
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    My Coworkers are Driving Me Nuts

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

    When you're assigned to get a patient from ICU at 1400 and the patient comes at
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    Do I have to attend another school if my school loses accreditation but I already took my RN boards?

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

    londonflo, I'm thinking from the other thread that perhaps they were seeking license endorsement to NY and were refused because of the questionable school they attended in Florida. It's not easy...
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    Do I have to attend another school if my school loses accreditation but I already took my RN boards?

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

    Londonflo- I have this feeling we are misunderstanding each other, or I'm missing something. Maybe you can help me understand. I understand Florida has a poor track record of for-profit nursing...
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    Do I have to attend another school if my school loses accreditation but I already took my RN boards?

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

    It's really a travesty that they take advantage of people who want to better
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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

    I'm glad to see this change. I think case-based scenarios are much better ways to evaluate readiness and safety to
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    Should nurses be forced to wear tracking device at work?

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

    I think panic pulls would be essential in your speciality. I'm not sure how a locator would help if you were attacked. First they would have to know you were attacked and then locate you on a central...
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    Is this a Violation?

    Nurse Beth replied to Taylors33's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Not HIPAA but not professional. As a patient I would not like
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    My Coworkers are Driving Me Nuts

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

    When you call Pharmacy because the meds were never sent and they say ~sigh~ "We'll send them
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    Do I have to attend another school if my school loses accreditation but I already took my RN boards?

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

    Dear Passed, Luck was on your side, my friend. You graduated, sat for your boards, passed your boards, and are now licensed. (Note added after publication: I'm assuming you received your...
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    My Coworkers are Driving Me Nuts

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

    Me giving report: 41 yr old female patient of Dr. Joe admitted with pancreatitis- Nurse interrupts: Does she have an
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    Should nurses be forced to wear tracking device at work?

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

    Dear Afraid, If your employer requires you to wear a tracking device, you will most likely have to wear it in order to keep your job. It's a condition of employment, the same as wearing navy blue...
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    My Coworkers are Driving Me Nuts

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

    When you have a block assignment and the patient's IV in the first room that's not yours keeps beeping bc that nurse is nowhere to be
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    Bad Attorney Advice Regarding BON Investigation

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I had a BON investigation that was dismissed after 4 yrs. If any employer asks has your license ever been investigated-do you have answer yes. My attorney advised me to "move on...
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    Kathy Visits the Psychiatrist: Part 2

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Psychiatric

    In Part 1, Life With Kathy Is Never Boring, I take Kathy to her psych appointment. Here in Part 2 we have seen the NP and are in the waiting room waiting for her discharge paperwork. After seeing...
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    Kathy Visits the Psychiatrist: Part 2

    Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Psychiatric

    I know, they are doing their best but it's easier for mistaked to
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    Bad Attorney Advice Regarding BON Investigation

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

    Dear Moving Forward, I'm sorry you suffered through a 4 year long investigation that was dismissed. I have to respectfully disagree with the advice your attorney gave you. First of all,...
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    Injured on Job and Fired

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

    Dear Starting Over, I'm sorry about your injury and that you were fired. Unfortunately, it seems we've all heard that scenario before happening to a colleague. The good news is you are...
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    How to Begin Training for Clinical Documentation Specialist?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, I am an RN in the state of Tennessee. I am trying to find out how to begin training to become a Clinical Documentation Specialist. NOBODY I have spoken with has been able to...
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    How to Begin Training for Clinical Documentation Specialist?

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

    Dear How to Begin, Try the ACDIS CDI Apprenticeship. It's an apprenticeship program that results in a certificate attesting to foundational knowledge, not to be confused with certification. (As...
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    Wants to Quit NP Job and Work as RN Without RN Experience

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I've been an primary care pediatric nurse practitioner for the past 7 years but want to get back into bedside nursing. I have no hospital experience as an RN (I was a direct...
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    Nurse Wants to Leave Nursing for USPS Carrier Job

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have been a RN for 4 years now. I started first 3 and half in long term care/ skilled nursing. I started nursing because I care for people and wanted to help and make a...
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    Should I Get my PCCN?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have been working in stepdown/progressive care and wondering if I should get a PCCN? How important would this be for
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    RPN misleadingly applies for RN position

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I recently applied for a RN position even though I'm a RPN in Ontario. It's also called LPN. It is for occupational health which I have been doing for the last 5 years and have...
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    Should I Get my PCCN?

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

    Dear Wondering, I strongly recommend getting your PCCN (progressive care certified nurse) for your own professional development. It validates your expertise and takes you to the next level of...