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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    Considering Travel Nursing?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am considering a position as a traveling nurse. What would entail a good offer from one of these traveling agencies? What red flags about them should I watch for? Thanks Dear Wants...
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    How to Complete Pre-Reqs?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello Nurse Beth, I am so glad to be in this group, am from West Africa, Nigeria. I am starting my prerequisite classes at Delmar College in January 2017. Please, what is the best way to go about it?...
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    Nurse Shares Story From Houston Disaster Zone

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    Chelsea, can you tell us a little about yourself?I am mom to a 5-year-old ASD kiddo in Houston. I have been a nurse for 4 years and love helping people become a family in Labor & Delivery You have...
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    How to Help in Texas

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    A lot of nurses around the country are wanting to help their fellow colleagues in Texas, but not sure how to start. Conditions in Houston and surrounding areas are not getting better, and help may be...
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    How to Help in Texas

    Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Kayreeder. Good to know. Dr. Fowler's information has been edited
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    Violence in Nursing

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    Violence in NursingWhen Ashley became a nurse, she dreamed about helping patients and relieving suffering. She never thought she'd be hurt, much less attacked. Her second day on the job, a patient...
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    Little help please!

    Nurse Beth replied to 2014NewGradRN's topic in General Nursing

    In your case, use "work experience" instead of "professional experience" as others said, and use a reverse chronological format for your employment
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    Is this a smart tactic in huddle...

    Nurse Beth replied to AnnoyedNurse's topic in Nurse Management

    There are probably better ways to do this than resorting to this
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    Ask for a Raise and get another degree?

    Nurse Beth replied to RnJillMda's topic in Advanced Practice

    $50.00 an hour and zero benefits is lower than RN wages in some
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    So worried....Should i quit RN program due to legal/background issue?

    Nurse Beth replied to jss1985's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The BON is not going to definitively guarantee that you will be granted authorization to test (ATT) at this time. ATT is not granted until you have successfully completed your program. The reason is...
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    Decisions, decisions...

    Nurse Beth replied to sarahnade13's topic in Nursing Career

    You are wise to consider the facility reputation. Best wishes
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    Inactive for 4 Years : Is my license no good?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, I have been inactive for 4 years (due to car accident) but in this time I've kept up my CEU's with online classes, and renewed my license each 2 years. My question is my license no...
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    RN Friend from India - How can I speed up the review process?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, I hold a current RN license with CA state via 'endorsement'. My first RN license was approved at New York. I did my Nursing in INDIA( both bachelor's and masters). For both NY and...
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    Hydration Stations in the Nursing Station

    Nurse Beth replied to 1Crazynurse's topic in General Nursing

    It's
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    "Prestige" Nursing Schools

    Nurse Beth replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Students

    It's so important to stand out when you are competing with hundreds of equally qualified but inexperienced candidates. I saw so many new grads at my hospital being turned away because they do not...
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    New Grad & Scheduling Difficulties

    Nurse Beth replied to 02468's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This should have explained to you as a condition of employment. You can't make the best decision for you without the right
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    Work experience required to be a nurse educator?

    Nurse Beth replied to sepulveda's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Next time you see a clinical instructor on your floor, ask them. Recent clinical experience is important, but requirements vary from area to
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    50 Yr Old Experienced RN; Should I go back to school for my BSN or MSN?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, Trying to decide if I should go back to school to earn my bachelors or Masters. I am 50 years old and I have been an RN for 10 years. Previous to that I was a social worker for 15...
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    Confessions of an Introvert

    Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Another way to describe yourself is focusing on your strengths. Makes genuine connections, insightful, warm,
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    Confessions of an Introvert

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    Being a Nurse IntrovertIntroverts and extroverts really are hardwired differently. Sometimes I get questions from nursing students or those thinking about applying to nursing school- "I'm not an...
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    Confessions of an Introvert

    Nurse Beth replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, sister! We are twins.
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    new grad having extreme difficulty

    Nurse Beth replied to momo42's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

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    new grad having extreme difficulty

    Nurse Beth replied to momo42's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you are not getting bites for an interview, the problem is your resume. It's tricky to stand out as a new grad in your resume, but it can be done. Here's an excerpt from my book (link below): Your...
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    Criminal Charge in Virginia

    Nurse Beth replied to KRodriguez211's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Typically the BON will not make an individual decision until you have applied to test for your nursing license- and that's at time of graduation. Be prepared to explain in detail and write a Letter of...
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    Help! Job offers troubles!

    Nurse Beth replied to Nursekate89's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry. That was a misstep on their part. "This is an offer, well not really an offer, it could be an offer..?" Your plan sounds good. There's not much you can do while waiting. Making amends with the...