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).

What Do We Know So Far About the Novel Coronavirus?
COVID

Novel Coronavirus: Month Two

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Are we on the cusp of a global pandemic or will this be contained? It's too early to tell but the world is watching China and the CDC is closely monitoring the...

8 replies 4,157 views
Will using keywords help get past ATS?
Career Support

How To Get Past ATS Software In A Resume

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Do you want to make sure that human eyes actually see your resume? Read on to learn how to bypass the ATS "robot reader" System.

3 replies 17,487 views
What is holding men from becoming nurses?
General Nursing

The Stigma of Men in Nursing

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Barriers and stereotypes of male nurses are discussed. Males who choose nursing as a career face unique barriers.

144 replies 28,038 views
Is the Black Plague Back? Do we have cause to worry?
COVID

Black Plague

by Nurse Beth, MSN

The Black Plague has been in the news recently, with a couple in China having contracted the highly deadly disease.

10 replies 6,317 views
What can you do when you are fired because of a false accusation made by a co-worker?
General Nursing

Fired for False Workplace Violence Accusation - Feeling Humiliated…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

A nurse's job is hard enough without being falsely accused of something you didn't do. Here is one nurse's story of how things can escalate when a co-worker...

30 replies 14,607 views
NPs Threatened with Negligence
General Nursing

Nurse Practitioners Fired for Negligence/Opioid Abuse

by Nurse Beth, MSN

California's Death Certificate Project Threatens License of Nurse Practitioners

3 replies 3,936 views
Can We Talk About Nurse Suicide?
General Nursing

Can We Talk About Nurse Suicide?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Why don't we talk about suicide openly? And how can we change that?

19 replies 12,274 views
Do you pay attention to your dreams?
General Nursing

When Nurses Dream...and Have Nightmares!

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Recurring dreams and nightmares can be telling us about situations at work and in our lives. Here's my recurring dreams.

29 replies 12,111 views
Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Filed after 20-Year HCA Employee Fired
General Nursing

Nurse Fired by HCA After 20yrs - Wrongful Termination Lawsuit File…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Julie Stephens had worked in the ED at an HCA owned facility for 20 yrs when she was fired on what she says was a trumped-up charge

28 replies 21,417 views
Do background checks show work history?
General Nursing

Background Check Reveals Arrest. Application to Sit Boards Denied

by Nurse Beth, MSN

How to submit a Letter of Explanation to the Board of Nursing for prior arrests.

6 replies 8,885 views
General Nursing

ICU Nurse Fired For Refusing 3rd Patient

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Nurse Julie Griffin was fired for standing up for what she thought was the right thing.

152 replies 46,700 views
When Should I Retire? My Struggle
General Nursing

When Should I Retire? My Struggle

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Usually when I write an article, I hope for a lot of views. But this time I’m not so sure. It’s because this article is way more personal than what I...

27 replies 7,632 views
What's your experience with the doctor-nurse game?
General Nursing

Does the Doctor-Nurse Game Still Exist?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

The doctor-nurse game is a unique method of communication between nurses and doctors. Some say the doctor-nurse game no longer exists...what do you think?

22 replies 11,021 views
What is outpatient setting?
Nurse Beth

Career Dilemma: Outpatient Setting - Will I like it or not?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I have a dilemma regarding a position which I have just been offered. I have been a nurse for 20 years at a hospital setting. However, I was...

2 replies 6,645 views
Do you know of any nurses who have made a fatal mistake?
General Nursing

Nurse Practitioner (Mother) leaves 21 month old in car for 8 hours

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Nicole, NP, left her 21 month old baby, Remy, in the car where Remy remained until Nicole returned at 4:30 when her shift was over. Remy died and Nicole was...

70 replies 21,276 views
Do fewer nurses result in improved care?
General Nursing

CEO Says More Nurses Won't Improve Care

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Illinois is poised to adopt safe staffing ratios even as a hospital CEO publicly puts profits before patients. Mark Gridley, CEO of FHN Memorial, thinks fewer...

146 replies 33,950 views
What should I say/do when my patient dies? 
General Nursing

What to Say When Your Patient Dies

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Ashley was stunned. Her patient George had just died and been pronounced. It was her first time to lose a patient and it felt unreal. He had taken one last,...

10 replies 20,240 views
What to do when you fumble during a job interview?
Nurse Beth

Fumbled During Interview and Lost the Job

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth. I adore your last nursing class book! I received my first new grad hospital interview but I was declined. I was quite nervous and fumbled on...

4 replies 8,818 views
What do You Think of Nursing Education Today?
Nurse Beth

The Evolution of Nursing Education - Is Today’s Education Preparin…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Since nursing education and training began 150 years ago, it has undergone many changes with debate over the best way to prepare nurses. It will be interesting...

3 replies 7,242 views
Did you get asked any medication questions during your interview?
Nurse Beth

How Often Do Nursing Managers Ask Clinical and Medication Question…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I have been a Cardiothoracic Surgery Stepdown Nurse for almost 2 years now. My hospital is currently restructuring and eliminating the Stepdown...

1 reply 4,961 views