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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    DON in LTC Missouri rules

    Nurse Beth replied to imjstme's topic in Nursing Career

    Like Rose_Queen says, your work hours are subject to your employer's needs. They are also a point of negotiation- before you accept, think how you can get what you need and still be a solution to...
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    Credentials on cover letter?

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

    In your resume, your academic degrees and certifications are listed under the category "Education" or similarly titled section. If you are applying to an RN position, your contact information would...
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    Psst...New Nurses

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

    Love your article, thanks for sharing! It comes from experience and wisdom. Best wishes, Nurse Beth Author, "Your Last Nursing Class: How to Land Your First Nursing Job...and Your
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    Leaving job after only 6 months?

    Nurse Beth replied to Lane1908's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are right, it can be seen as ungrateful to leave a position in 6 months...because it takes 6 months to one year to be fully productive. But I'm sympathetic to your situation and looking at the big...
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    New Grad from New York wanting to move to California

    Nurse Beth replied to Katya944's topic in Travel

    Congratulations on passing your NCLEX!! I find that dreams are doable when you're determined...and strategic. I'm in the central valley, California, and we do hire new grads from other states. The...
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    Active Duty Military RN, BSN - When do you know you are ready to become an NP?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am active duty in the military serving as a RN with BSN. I have been a nurse for 4 years: 1.5 years medsurg ward, 1 year PACU/APU, and 1.5 ER. Typically as nurse in my branch in...
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    New Grad with 2 Job Offers - How do I decide?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am a new grad (May 2017) and I received my RN license a few weeks ago. I had two interviews yesterday (both at the same hospital in NJ) and received offers. Here's my dilemma:...
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    Lecture and image use

    Nurse Beth replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi there, I'm a nurse educator as well and what I've learned is- images on the internet are copyright protected for the most part. Free does not mean OK to use, and attribution does not mean license...
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    30% of Nurses Leaving the Workforce - 2017 Salary Survey Results Part 2

    Nurse Beth replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    It's complicated because some states, like California, have a combined shortage along with a glut of new grads. Basically a shortage of experienced nurses. To make matters worse, many experienced...
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    Bay Area New grad to Utah

    Nurse Beth replied to azizjaan's topic in Nursing Career

    Congrats on your job offer! There is a great article here online to help you decide how far your salary will go in Utah...
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    Only on Orientation and hate it.

    Nurse Beth replied to Luckykar74's topic in Nursing Career

    At 12 weeks in, you are still in the shock phase. It's best not to make any big decisions until you've given it more time. Feeling overwhelmed is normal at his stage- you are not alone. Is there...
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    New Grad Advice

    Nurse Beth replied to ljordan3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Working in the same hospital makes you an inside hire, which should help your application. Tailor your resume to the organization, using ATS keywords from the job description as well as your knowledge...
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    Got caught. Relived. But now what?

    Nurse Beth replied to CaliMSN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I recommend looking for a job where you don't have to give narcotics for two reasons. You need time away from access to narcotics to get sober, and it's not sustainable for you to work in ED relying...
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    When one door closes

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, A little background information about my situation. I was attending a RN program and the school shuttered before I was due to start my last semester of nursing school. Bummer I...
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    New Business for RN

    Nurse Beth replied to sonia211's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi there! I write a career advice column here at allnurses, which you probably already know :) I have a blog, nursecode.com that I use to help coach nurses on professional development, how to land a...
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    What is a good LVN job to have while going to RN school?

    Nurse Beth replied to azngirllh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If your area is a competitive one for hiring new grads, one of the best things you can do is get a job in the hospital of your choice now. When it comes time to landing an RN job, preference will be...
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    Employment

    Nurse Beth replied to jazhao's topic in New York Nursing

    Some schools (particularly online schools) have poor reputations. It is worse to graduate from a disreputable school than it is to not graduate from a prestigious school. For the most part, nursing is...
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    RN nurse leader

    Nurse Beth replied to Jessabee's topic in General Students

    I'd be happy
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    How do I get passed a "90 day probation period?"

    Nurse Beth replied to AshleyRenee2017's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    To keep your job, go to your manager and say "I appreciate your feedback on my performance. I really want to improve. Can you help me understand specifically what I need to do differently?" Then...
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    RMA Wants to Become LPN : Afraid of Failure

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am a RMA but I wanted to go back to school to become an LPN. My question is begin that I tried the program twice already I am afraid of failing again. Do you think I should try it...
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    New Grad Seeking Job - Union or Non-Union?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am a new grad. I have recently interviewed for a position that is nonunion. This is my dream field of nursing and if offered a position I will be over the moon. However, I am...
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    Resume

    Nurse Beth replied to karabree93's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school experience (as in listing clinicals) should be limited to new grad resumes and then only if they wish to highlight a capstone experience. Otherwise it's a given that they attended...
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    How to Handle a Bully as a Supervisor

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, My boss is hiring back an LPN in my LTC setting. I will be her supervisor. She has a history of bullying, not teaming up with other nurses, minimal work requirements, insensitive and...
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    Really on the fence about pursing MSN...

    Nurse Beth replied to cheesepizza's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You could make a difference with your
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    Can't decide between two job offers..HELP

    Nurse Beth replied to AllieHall96's topic in Nursing Career

    The first hospital is not a good setting for a new grad. You need structure and support. The high turnover is a huge red flag. Best