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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How to address traumatic OR experiences on resume without harm?

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

A little job search advice please So I left the floor (MS/T) in 2024 to go into the OR, the first facility didn't work out due my supervisor creating an extremely hostile and toxic work...
Gave the wrong breastmilk to infant, reprimanded and afraid I may lose current job

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

Hello Beth, Three years ago I made a terrible mistake of giving the wrong breastmilk to an infant in the NICU. This incident happened in Nevada. I was disciplined by the Nevada BON. I am now working...
Gave the wrong breastmilk to infant, reprimanded and afraid I may lose current job

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

Communicating past disciplinary actions to a potential employer I'm not a lawyer, but I can offer general guidance to help you communicate effectively and stay compliant. Here's some key...
Hate bedside nursing, what jobs can I do with 1 year experience?

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

Importance of Patient-Care Experience Two to three years of patient-care experience is important for developing the core judgment and operational fluency that employers highly value. This...
Hate bedside nursing, what jobs can I do with 1 year experience?

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

I have a BSN and have worked in an ICU setting close to a year. I had to leave for personal reasons. I really hate bedside nursing. I see post on non bedside nursing jobs, but you need 2 to 3 years...
One year after licensing, how can I land a residency position?

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

This is challenging, and the difficulty lies in the fact that you are soon transitioning from being a new graduate to being a new nurse without acute care experience. You will encounter job...
One year after licensing, how can I land a residency position?

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

Hello Nurse Beth, I am a recent BSN graduate, obtained my license in October 2024. I've struggled to get into a new grad residency from the beginning. I even tried out-of-state options, but no...
Assigned to home health client with feces on floor

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

Hello, I am back to work after an 8-year break and am a new home health case manager. I have just been assigned a case I haven't been to yet but have been told his home is 'disgusting' because he is...
Assigned to home health client with feces on floor

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

I hope one of our onsite home health experts weigh in on this. This is such an urgent and challenging situation, and I'd really value insights from someone in the field regarding what actions the...
Long-term care or clinic for new LPN?

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

Hello! I recently passed the NCLEX-PN and have been seeking job opportunities for the LPN position. I have been offered a job in long term care/ rehab or a clinic LPN. In what setting would it be more...
Long-term care or clinic for new LPN?

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

Congrats on passing the NCLEX-PN! That's a huge accomplishment. And congrats on two job offers! It's great that you're already considering where you can gain the most experience as you begin your...
Stressed from pediatric oncology needs career advice

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

Hello Nurse Beth , I'm here again. I have listened to your advice before and now I would like to get advice again. I am a pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant nurse in Turkey,...
Stressed from pediatric oncology needs career advice

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

Hello again, and thank you for reaching out. I understand the intense workload and intensity of practice in pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant nursing. I'm glad you're prioritizing...
CNA on no rehire list, what to do?

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

I'm a CNA who was pregnant at the time of employment with a nursing home. I was sent to the hospital because I was severely dehydrated and could not keep anything down due to being pregnant. Any who I...
CNA on no rehire list, what to do?

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

I'm sorry you're having this experience. Without rehashing the narrative that led to your being blacklisted, let's focus on some options for a clear path forward. Know what you're aiming...
Should I do BSN or direct-entry MSN?

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

Holding a non-nursing bachelor's degree makes you eligible for a direct entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Master's Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN). A direct-entry MSN program enables...
Should I do BSN or direct-entry MSN?

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

I have my BA in biochemistry, do you suggest I get my MEPN or BSN? I want to have as much experience possible and am wondering if I can work as a RN in my MEPN program (/direct entry MSN) to gain...
Retired RN wants to get back into work force, preferably Home Health

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

Great advice from @CookieRoo9413 It sounds like you're in good standing to pursue home health nursing. Key questions to tailor next steps Do you have any recent hands-on clinical...
Retired RN wants to get back into work force, preferably Home Health

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

I am a retired RN with an active Oklahoma RN License and all necessary required CEU's completed. I worked at Saint Francis Hospital from June 1984 until November 2019. My RN license is and has...
When will I feel comfortable?

Nurse Beth replied to nb1104_'s topic in General Nursing

Intubating a patient with DNR status? I don't
Should I get an attorney after failing NCLEX x 3?

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

Hi, I am a graduate nurse since 2020. I went to a good nursing school and did not pass my exit and the owner refused to send my name even for LPN. When she was send student that not even in past...
Wants to attend online MDS course

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

I would like to attend a online MDS course I would love some recommendations preferably a self paced
Wants to attend online MDS course

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

OK, I'm assuming you mean a course that teaches the minimum data set. Try American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) 's s Resident Assessment Coordinator–Certified...
Charge Nurses Keep Stalling, What Can I Do?

Nurse Beth replied to Jojen9077's topic in General Nursing

Here are some thoughts you could use to talk to your supervisor: Subject: Request for guidance on bed placement workflow and escalation I'm about a month into the night shift in Bed...
I might lose my nursing license, is it worth saving?

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

I might lose my nursing license, I'm wondering if it's worth

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