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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    Revamp my Resume

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am a nurse with 9 plus years experience (6 med/surg, 3+ ambulatory surgery). I have read your book, but I am still having trouble revamping my resume. I am looking to pursue...
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    52 yr old Wants to be a CRNA

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am a 52 years old RN-BSN with over 25 years of experience in various nursing specialties, but have been working as a Mental Health Nurse for the past ten years. I would love to...
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    How to Start a CNA Training Program

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am RN-BSN for 12 years (Med/Surg), I am interested in starting a CNA program or Nurses Aide training school or program in my town ( Boston, MA ). What would you recommend or...
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    Tempted to Tell the Truth in Exit Interview

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have been working in my first nursing job for the past 5 months. Amid applying for nurse residencies I submitted an application to a place that I had seen many job listings for. I...
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    52 yr old Wants to be a CRNA

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

    Beautiful!
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    Nursing Student does not like PCT job

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am currently a level 3 nursing student. I work prn nights as a PCT at a local hospital. I always dread going to work on the nights I'm scheduled. I don't like going. While I'm...
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    Petty Theft for Shoplifting

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I recently completed a bachelors degree in kinesiology. And, I am really wishing I had pursued nursing instead. Thankfully, there are still options open to me to pursue nursing. I am...
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    New Grad, New Baby, per diem?

    Nurse Beth replied to Mamameema's topic in Nursing Career

    Career wise, you should start applying for a residency position by your last semester. If you wait too long, you will not be eligible for a reputable program. New grads should not work per diem or...
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    why can't nurses get safe staffing laws passed

    Nurse Beth replied to lee1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We have a way to achieve safe nurse:patient ratios now, but there's a short window in time. And it takes you- or it will not happen.. Support HR 2392. Support S 1063. How do you support these bills?...
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    Enrolling in online RN to BSN after NCLEX: Should I work?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Wondering if I Should Work, The answer to Would (not working after I pass NCLEX) hinder me from getting a job?” is Yes, probably.” Waiting to start your career may very well hinder...
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    Communicating with doctors as a new grad.

    Nurse Beth replied to Alexx_xox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You do have to know what you expect the provider to order...or else you won't know if you don't get it!
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    Nursing Student Worried About DUI

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am a nursing student in California. I have a few questions about nursing and I'm not sure who to ask.... hopefully you can help me :) 1) Can you become an RN with a DUI and other...
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    Staff Retention Policies

    Nurse Beth replied to Positive_Outlook's topic in General Nursing

    People who are appreciated go the extra
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    Trouble due to Poor Attendance

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I'm an RN now since 2014. I was a CNA since 2000. I'm having trouble finding a job due to poor attendance in the last 2 years. I have a great track record up to that point. I've had...
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    RNs Don't Help CNAs

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am a nurse aide, and a nursing student, working athospital in the Las Vegas area. I've been working at this hospital for over a year and could not be more disappointed in the lack...
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    Critical thinking development

    Nurse Beth replied to chipper_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Maybe it was more panic than critical thinking? I think you knew what to do but not in the right order. Your intent to notify the provider pushed everything else aside. Just step back and take a...
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    Needs a Job but Terrified

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I graduated from nursing school in August and passed my NCLEX in September. Soon after passing, my son was having some trouble and he needed my time and attention. He's somewhat in a...
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    Do you have a previous bachelors degree before going into nursing? (RPN/RN/LPN)

    Nurse Beth replied to suits2scrubz's topic in General Nursing

    I really hope you'll go straight for your BSN. You won't regret
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    Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    Nurse Beth replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    Don't throw out the baby with the bath water
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    How do I become a Nurse Manager?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Nursing is a second career for me and I have an MA & BS from previous education. However, to remain competitive in the nursing field, I completed my BSN (I only needed 9 classes)...
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    Thoughts on Covering Own Shift

    Nurse Beth replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    Manager: "I'm so sorry to hear that! Please take care and heal up
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    Do I have to list my psych meds and opioids on job app?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am relocating to Nevada to take a new position after working in the same hospital since early 2000. I'm concerned about the pre employment physical. The health form asks me to list...
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    Why Can't I Get a Job?

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

    Dear Can't Get a Job, You are an RN with a Master's degree and experience. The missing piece of the puzzle here is your work history and type of experience. You do not say what nursing experience...
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    Afraid I'm Pigeonholed in the OR

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am a BSN-prepared nurse and have been working in the operating room since graduating from nursing school two years ago. I am on several committees and occasionally serve as charge...
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    Is it OK to include a photo with resume or CV?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have this one question , is it okay for one to include his or her photo in the resume or curriculum Vitae Dear Resume Photo, Good question- never include a photo in your CV or...