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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    Should I become a CNM or Air Force CNM?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, So, I'm debating whether to become a CNM or Air Force CNM. I was wondering is it worth it, financially, mentally, physically to become a CNM? Dear Debating, While 6-8 years of...
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    Wants to be an LPN at 69, but School Costs 27,000

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, I will be 69 years old next month, and I'm considering going to school and get an LPN certificate. I want to do international volunteering and I feel my contribution would be more...
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    RN Wants to Train Nursing Assistants

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I need to know if I need a certification to train HHA? I am a RN, CLNC,CNA instructor, CPR Instructor. Dear Wants to Train Home Health Assistants, I'm assuming HHA means Home Health...
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    New Grad Wants to Leave 2nd Job in 8 Months

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Sometimes I feel as though I'm making a bigger deal out of this than I should, so I'll start from the beginning... I'm a fairly recent RN graduate (8 months ago) and I had so many...
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    Burn out...or Panic Attack?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I would like to start out by saying that I have been an LPN for 5 years now. Since the moment I stepped foot into long-term care I have felt at home. Of course, I've branched out...
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    DON Refuses to Give Performance Feedback

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I obtained my nursing license in June 2016 at the age of 55 and started working at a skilled nursing unit two days later. I've worked now for over a year at that same unit....
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    Colleagues Waiting for me to Fail and Quit

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I started my first nursing position three months ago. I am working in a small 6 bed ED.At first, I was very excited about my new position. It seemed that everyone was very kind, but...
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    Two Job Offers, Which to Take?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, I am a 20+ year old nurse with less than a year experience. Just until 2+ weeks ago, I basically applied everywhere, even outside my state. So 2 weeks ago, I got a job offer for a...
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    Eating ice cream and getting nervous -- offered Neuro-ICU job, now a psych nurse

    Nurse Beth replied to pixierose's topic in General Nursing

    You learn most when you are out of your comfort zone. Best
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    Matt Lauer Fired due to Inappropriate Sexual Behavior. Has This Happened to You?

    Nurse Beth replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    Often as women we are taken by surprise and let an incident go to not rock the boat. Sometimes we don't even fully realize what's happened until
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    My ADN program is not accredited

    Nurse Beth replied to nycnurse17's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm in California and yes, RNs who graduate from a non-accredited ADN program can find jobs. I graduated from an excellent non-accredited ADN program when I started out, and the program still turns...
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    Should I add this to cover letter

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

    As a hiring manager, the short employment tenures are a concern. To get your foot in the door, try activating your network. Let all your contacts know you are looking for a job, and ask them to put in...
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    New Grad: Get my BSN or Get a Job?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, I recently passed NCLEX and was awarded an RN title. My question is, "Do you believe it is best to find a nursing job right away or complete the RN-BSN program that I started?" I...
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    ICU or ED?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Currentlyat at quite a fork in the road with my career, and was hoping to speak quite frankly and wonder what you guys think! I'm a UK based nurse in the NHS, just recently hit my...
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    Trying to figure out what to do with my life

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, I am trying to figure out what to do with my life. I am 24 and have a bachelor's degree in animal science. I cannot find a job and I am considering going back to get my associates...
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    When cliques undermine team dynamics

    Nurse Beth replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unfortunately, often a strong, established clique rules until one or more leaves and goes
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    My Journey from Nurse to a Freelance Writer

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

    I love your story,
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    Interview With The Most Influential Nurse Of Our Time -

    Nurse Beth replied to DavidBeckerCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dr. Laura Gasparis- I am so looking forward to this article. I have been a fan of Dr. Laura since I earned my CCRN with her help decades ago :). I am going to D.C. in April to support what she started...
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    Nurse educator questions

    Nurse Beth replied to ERnurse71's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm a hospital based educator and love it! Like meanmaryjean said, academic settings and hospital settings pay differently- and really, the roles are entirely different as well. You don't have to...
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    Wants to Break Into Nursing Research

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am an RN (BSN) with 11 years of experience in med/surg and most recently ambulatory surgery. I am looking for a specialty change and have always been interested in research/clinical...
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    Amber Does the Unthinkable

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    Read about Amber's day and see if you agree with what she did. ED HoldingED Holding was created as a holding area for patients who have admission orders and are waiting for a bed to open up. They are...
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    Private school or state school?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Dear Nurse Beth, I recently got accepted into two different schools, one is CSUSM and Roseman University and want opinion on which option should I choose. Roseman has 16 months which i can finished...
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    What's the Fastest Way to Find a Job?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, What is the best /and quickest method for finding a new nursing job in this high tech world we live in today? I am a baby boomer, have been a nurse for 14 months and am ready to...
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    Getting a CNA job with a misdemeanor

    Nurse Beth replied to dremenbig1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    When you get ready to apply to nursing school, and later to take your state boards (NCLEX), know that expunged offenses are still reportable. An employment background level check will not necessarily...
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    Orienting Without a License

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am a new LPN grad currently and not so patiently awaiting my ATT. I am working as an STNA while I wait to test. I have been here for 3 years and they offered me a position as soon...