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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Hi! Nice to meet you! I love helping new nurses succeed in their careers. I'm recently retired from my job work in Staff Development and am now pursuing freelance writing. I'm a published author (Your Last Nursing Class: How to Land Your First Nursing Job and First Year Nurse, both on Amazon).

How do I become a good preceptor?
General Nursing

10 Essential Tips for New Grad Preceptors

by Nurse Beth, MSN

If you’ve been asked to be a preceptor, congratulations! It’s an honor because your organization has hand-selected you to represent them to a new hire...

5 replies 6,135 views
Childhood Genital Cosmetic Surgery: Get the Facts
General Nursing

Help Ban Genital Cosmetic Surgery on Children

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Learn the facts about genital cosmetic surgery performed on children and use your influence as a healthcare professional to help make a difference in the lives...

145 replies 11,309 views
Are you struggling with ethical dilemmas during COVID?
COVID

Nursing in a Pandemic - Pandemic Ethics Podcast with Nurse Beth

by Nurse Beth, MSN

In this episode of the Pandemic Ethics Podcast, Joshua Preiss and Nurse Beth discuss the challenges nurses face during the Pandemic. Are their values, concerns,...

6 replies 2,491 views
What’s behind the reluctance to take the Covid-19 vaccine?
General Nursing

Vaccine Hesitancy

by Nurse Beth, MSN

According to a recent Pew Research Report, 39% of people questioned “definitely or probably would not get a coronavirus vaccine,” and only 37% are...

93 replies 13,270 views
Whose life is worth saving during the Pandemic Crisis??
General Nursing

Rationing Care in COVID: Whose life is worth saving?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hospitals in California are contemplating the next grim step in this pandemic. With entire healthcare systems maxed out, crisis plans must be made to ration...

58 replies 8,863 views
Another Mutant Virus is on the Loose! What You Need to Know
COVID

5 Things to Know About Mutant Virus B.1.1.7

by Nurse Beth, MSN

As if Covid-19 were not bad enough, it has spawned mutant viruses. One of the new variants  causing extreme concern is B.1.1.7. 

10 replies 4,076 views
Mounting COVID nursing crisis - When will it end?
COVID

Nurses are Pushed to the Brink

by Nurse Beth, MSN

No one knows for sure when things will get better but right now, in California, it’s a mounting crisis. It’s bad and it’s getting worse. COVID is...

31 replies 7,611 views
Nurse Beth - I need your help!
Nurse Beth

10th grader forced into nursing by family

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Please help me if you can. I'm in complete inner turmoil. I want a career that I'll both enjoy and have a comfortable salary. Fear of failure is what's...

11 replies 4,343 views
How to conquer social awkwardness
Nurse Beth

Can I survive ED with anxiety and social awkwardness?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

When I am around people I get lots of anxiety. When I’m anxious I am socially awkward. What can I do?

2 replies 3,551 views
Pulmonary
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Hear about another COPD treatment option from a Nurse Practitioner

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Learn how to improve patient outcomes and experiences with LONHALA® MAGNAIR® (glycopyrrolate) for patients with COPD.

0 replies 5,497 views
What kind of an unusual day have you had during the pandemic?
General Nursing

A Day in the Life of an Educator During COVID

by Nurse Beth, MSN

A recent day in the life of an educator orienting nurses during the pandemic.

2 replies 4,695 views
What are the consequences with DEA, hospital and my nursing license?
Nurse Beth

Doctor Denies Giving Lortab Order, Nurse Facing Discipline

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Please help me ... what are my choices regarding an order if the doctor refuses to sign this order?

17 replies 8,078 views
NP
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Ken was looking for a COPD treatment tailored to him

by Nurse Beth, MSN

An article sponsored by Sunovion Pharmaceuticals This article explores COPD device factors that can complicate treatment decisions. If...

0 replies 2,842 views
General Nursing

When Your Preceptee is a Know-it-All

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Here's some insights to help you and your preceptee.

22 replies 9,389 views
When DNR in the School Setting Conflicts with School Policy
Nurse Beth

School Nurse told not to follow DNR order

by Nurse Beth, MSN

What happens when you are a school nurse and your principal tells you to ignore a DNR on a severely disabled child?

9 replies 7,190 views
NP
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Inhalation Errors: Rethinking Devices for Your COPD Patients

by Nurse Beth, MSN

An article sponsored by Sunovion Pharmaceuticals

0 replies 2,508 views
Termination or Resignation?
Nurse Beth

Was I fired or did I quit? Do I have to report it to the BON?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Please advise how I should handle the “termination” versus “resignation.

11 replies 13,792 views
Nurse Beth

Please....Resume Help Needed!

by Nurse Beth, MSN

It's definitely important to craft the best resume you can as your resume is what lands you job interviews.

0 replies 4,799 views
Should a new grad write an objective statement?
Nurse Beth

Nurse Beth Pops New Grad's Bubble

by Nurse Beth, MSN

It's not about you, it's about how you are going to help solve a problem for the employer.

8 replies 6,711 views
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New Grad Losing Hope of Getting Job

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Looking and finding that first nursing job can be a long and stressful journey for new grads. The reality shock can be overwhelming and cause some to give up...

38 replies 19,019 views