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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    Rejected by 2 RN Residency Programs

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Looking for some sound advice. I completed my BSN last year and have not started my first RN job yet. Passed my NCLEX 1st attempt in 75 question so yes, I am currently licensed....
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    Can I be a nurse with a bad back?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth I have back problems and work in the hospital. Can I still make a career out of this? I'm a nursing student but just got a job in the hospital as a cleaner. I clean beds, take out...
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    Went Home Dilaudid in Pocket

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I accidentally left work with a 0.5 ml vial of Dilaudid. Found it in my scrub pocket on my way home. Immediately notified charge nurse who in turn notified an administrator....
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    Applied to 6 Residencies and No Offers

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

    Dear Staying Patient, Congrats on passing your NCLEX! Not knowing the job market in your area- what is the demand for new grad RNs? Did most of your classmates land jobs? If it is a...
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    Child Abuse Charges- Can I Be an RN?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have a child abuse charge, that was dropped by the State of Missouri as there was not proof of abuse. My local police dept filed charges anyway. I was not arrested (got a bondsman)...
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    Devastated and Disappointed

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

    Thank you
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    Gave 2 weeks notice, can I call off to get PTO?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I gave two week notice. Have two personal days available. Have 8 days of vacation available and will not be compensated for those days when I leave. Would like to take the two...
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    A weird interview exercise; and how interviews have changed: for the Worse!

    Nurse Beth replied to BlinkyPinky's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely some clinical knowledge tests are helpful for identifying learning gaps. But I wonder how valid some of the personality assessments are. One thing for sure- testing companies are making a...
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    Is 54 too old to get a doctorate degree?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am 54 years old and wondering if I'm too old to get either a DNP orPhD in nursing. I graduated with my ADN at the age of 40, my BSN at age 50 and my MSN in Nursing Education at...
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    First New Grad Job: Mixed feelings

    Nurse Beth replied to KiwiCarol's topic in Nursing Career

    It's a disappointment but don't let it take away your joy. You're a brand new nurse with so much opportunity ahead! Embrace the NICU and see where it
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    Will I lose my new job because I'm pregnant?

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

    Dear Pregnant, Congratulations on your pregnancy! You cannot be discriminated against because you are pregnant. However, if you are hired as full-time, they are not required to offer you...
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    New grad struggling to find jobs

    Nurse Beth replied to Tanny22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It all depends on who is proofing your resume and cover letter. What really matters is how it appears to a nurse hiring manager (my background). There are so many little known ways to make your resume...
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    New grad struggling to find jobs

    Nurse Beth replied to Tanny22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It all depends on who is proofing your resume and cover letter. What really matters is how it appears to a nurse hiring manager (my background). There are so many little known ways to make your resume...
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    Doctor Reported my Mistake to Clinical Instructor

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am finishing up my first year in a 3-year graduate nursing program. On my last day of OB-GYN clinical, I made a huge mistake in patient identity (due to a lapse in attention in...
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    Young & Dumb - Will criminal background prevent me from being a nurse?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, I am at a pivotal place in my career path. I have recently been accepted into a nursing program. However, I realize now (right before the semester begins) that the BON has the...
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    Horrible first job - need advice

    Nurse Beth replied to PAnurse94's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's unthinkable. This kind of abuse just doesn't happen in other industries. We have to speak up for safe staffing and advocate for safe working
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    Requesting to be laid off?

    Nurse Beth replied to nurseypants328's topic in General Nursing

    Actually you legally can be laid off while you are pregnant or on leave. If you no longer want to work there, you are better off to first find another job before you give notice. Asking to be laid off...
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    Can't Decide Between ICU and ED

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I need to make sure my heads on straight and I'm not missing any aspects of this so I came here. I have finally gone back to school and graduated with my nursing degree. I have been...
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    New Grad Loses Job at 3 Months

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

    Dear Lost My Job, This is really unfortunate and know that you are not alone in losing a job. There are a lot of feelings to work through but this is not the end and you still have a future....
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    Afraid of Select-All-That-Apply (SATA) NCLEX Questions

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I am not a nurse yet. I am currently in my third year of nursing school, and I am struggling. I was always a good student and get great grades. All of a sudden this semester I have not been doing too...
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    Wants 12 Hour Shifts But Not Bedside Care

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I've been an LPN for almost 10 yrs and thinking about getting my RN, but the problem is I've come to the conclusion that I don't like bedside care, but enjoy the 3 12hr shift. M-F...
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    A Creative Outlet

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

    Hi there! I hope you'll come again this year to NNBA in Las Vegas, we can talk :) Starting a blog is a great creative outlet as you say. I blog at nursecode.com and it's been an amazing journey. You...
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    Set up to fail clinicals

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I retook my clinical exam and failed for the second time so I had to withdraw from the course. Although somehow I think that the instructions by the professor was not clear and that's...
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    Nursing Student Asks Should I Do Peds or CRNA?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am currently a senior in nursing school. I will finish in December of this year, hopefully. I have always known pediatrics was where my heart was. During my first Pediatric clinical...
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    Hates Nursing School

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am 20 years old attending college for an RN-BSN degree. I am in my sophomore year (freshmen year was all prerequisite classes) and just started clinicals. Since highschool, I've...