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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    I'm being pushed to be manager

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I'm finding myself in a fortunate but rather interesting situation. I was a staff nurse on my unit for 5 years and a year ago I was hired on as an assistant nurse manager. The manager...
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    Phone interview for relocation?

    Nurse Beth replied to nicurn920's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Whether it's Facetime or just audio, make yourself presentable as if you were in a live interview. This boosts your confidence. Be sure and research the organization (minimum, know the mission and...
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    Starting an independent practice in PA (LPN)

    Nurse Beth replied to mumtah's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hiring an attorney as suggested is a very good idea to protect you. My question, is your business plan self-pay
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    Started A Nurse Blog

    Nurse Beth replied to PhyllisMSN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi there! Glad to meet you ? I also have a blog, nursecode.com and do freelance writing! Let me know how I can help you. What's the name of your
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    It's Complicated- Help!

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I'm returning to practice after a 10 year absence due to medical disability. This is raising all sorts of issues when it comes to filling out applications, submitting resumes, and...
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    NICU RN is Stressed and Anxious

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I'm currently a NICU RN that works full time at Level III unit. I'm trying to relocate to a different state, but I want to move away from bedside nursing. I have issues balancing my...
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    Graduated 4 Years Ago, Looking for First Job

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I finished my nursing program in August of 2013. I graduated with my ADN degree in May of 2014. I gave my first NCLEX exam in September of 2014 and failed. Due to some family...
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    Should I go to nursing school with two foster babies and debt?

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

    Dear Debt and Babies, Getting through nursing school is a function of determination as much as anything else. I am convinced that those who succeed are driven to some degree. I have come to the...
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    Welcome Home!!!! - Home Sweet Home

    Nurse Beth replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

    Yay! I'm here and can post.
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    I Make Less Than a Brand New Nurse, Why?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am a nurse of 15+ years, have my MSN (CNL), and for whatever reason, I make significantly less than most nurses in my area with same or fewer years of experience, same or less...
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    MedSurg Nurse Needs Help Deciding Future

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am currently having a dilemma and debating between a DNP or PhD. I currently have a little over a year of med-surg experience. Ever since I was in school, I wanted a PhD and to...
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    Social Worker Wants to Become a Tech

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am a social worker and just got hired recently to be a case manager at a hospital. This is my first time working in the hospital environment but I really enjoy it so far. I have...
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    Can I Get Into Nursing School With a 3.2 GPA?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Can I get into nursing school with a 3.2 GPA? Dear 3.2 GPA, Yes, absolutely you can. Every school has a different cutoff for the GPA. Some specify greater than 2.5, some require...
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    Is Community College Bridge to BSN a Good Idea?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am a mom of two kids, ages 6 and 3, I live in Los Angeles, and am finishing up prerequisites for either a post-bac BSN at a Cal State or an ADN/BSN program at a community college in...
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    Should I Attend a Non-Accredited School?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have been accepted into a school that is not listed as ACEN certified. What exactly does that mean for me if I were to go through the program? I have asked a few of the contacts...
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    Wants to Take LPN Boards While in RN Program

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth I'm a nursing student finishing my pre-requisites next semester. I want to take LPN courses on my semester in nursing school while in registered nursing program. My question is how...
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    Unappreciated at my Job

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have been working on my own unit for the past 3 years. In those 3 years, I have been faithfully committed to two committees, I am a trained charge nurse who has been running an...
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    Caught With Weed and Wants to Apply to Nursing School

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have recently been freaking out about my future. So I was recently caught with less than a gram of weed. I just got a ticket and they sent me home. It is a drug misdemeanor and I...
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    Let go after 11 years, feeling worthless and anxious

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, My name is B and I was let go from my job in October. I have been a nurse for 11 years now in that same system. Previous work has been in IMCU 8 years, ICU 1 year, and PACU 2 years....
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    Can RN Work as CNA?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am licensed in Arkansas as a registered nurse. Now I am in California, waiting for my license, can I work as a cna or lvn even if I am not certified nurse assistant, or licensed...
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    I Make Less Than a Brand New Nurse, Why?

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

    There is definitely age discrimination in nursing and you may be experiencing it. From what you've said, you are being offered jobs at relatively low pay with a "take it or leave it" message, leaving...
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    Should I Attend a Non-Accredited School?

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

    Yes, either one
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    Should New Grad Take Casual or Full-time Job?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Thank you for your book. It helped me score my first job. :) I just got hired on to my first acute care job into a General Surgical/Orthopedics floor as a casual at a hospital where...
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    Caught With Weed and Wants to Apply to Nursing School

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

    Right, I have heard that Texas nursing schools conduct an FBI level background check (same as the BON). Interesting because of the
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    Caught With Weed and Wants to Apply to Nursing School

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

    Unfortunately, the BON will not guarantee anything until an application for NCLEX is made. Applications can't be made until after