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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    Lacking motivation, help!

    Nurse Beth replied to tanwonsaur's topic in General Students

    When I was in nursing school, I was alone with 3 small children, a job, and like you was exhausted. This may not be a lack of motivation- you are motivated, future nurse! but a matter of being in...
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    Advice on writing letter of explanation when charges were dismissed & I was innocent.

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

    Can you give more details about the
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    Clinical experience on resume?

    Nurse Beth replied to Meganktar's topic in Nursing Career

    The purpose of a resume is to land an interview. Prime real estate on a resume is important and you only have a few seconds to grab their attention. So be sure everything you choose to include...
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    Will going to Nova hurt my chances for Duke?

    Nurse Beth replied to NicuNurseD's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't know but I do know professors do not always give accurate advice about careers, although they carry a bias of authority. Maybe he/she is right. But it's also possible that if you get...
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    CABRN denied my philippine transcripts evaluation

    Nurse Beth replied to RN322014's topic in California Nursing

    Is there an appeal process? And did they list specific courses for you to repeat? Is the nursing school going through any accreditation or other problems right
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    Fired...for 3rd time

    Nurse Beth replied to mykids4life's topic in General Nursing

    You have a work history that may be not be as bad as you think, including a couple long tenures. Going forward, and in interviews, just say (if asked about short tenure) "it wasn't a good fit"....
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    Fired...for 3rd time

    Nurse Beth replied to mykids4life's topic in General Nursing

    Even if part of the pattern is working for disreputable
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    How do you deal with the name calling?

    Nurse Beth replied to pixierose's topic in General Nursing

    In working with behavioral health patients: Remain calm and professional "I'm here to give your meds" Set boundaries "That is not appropriate- please do not do that again" Establish rapport "Sounds...
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    Fired...for 3rd time

    Nurse Beth replied to mykids4life's topic in General Nursing

    There are always two perspectives to a story, and it would be easier to help you if we could hear the other side-hear what your bosses had to say. Could it be that part of the problem is that you are...
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    New Grad With Baby on the Way - Should I work nights?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I will be graduating from nursing school in a few weeks and am expecting my first child i My husband is attending medical school and is not home much and we have no family in the...
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    how does the board find out if you've been fired?

    Nurse Beth replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! That put a big smile on my
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    how does the board find out if you've been fired?

    Nurse Beth replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    It would have been reported. The board investigates complaints, but doesn't go searching for termination records or complaints. Facilities are not under obligation to report terms and typically do...
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    New RN position offered - clinical vs administrative route

    Nurse Beth replied to karol_d5's topic in Nursing Career

    It's not directly in line with your goal of becoming an NP, but the skills you gain could prove valuable in the future. If you work as an NP in a practice or for yourself, you'd have insight into...
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    New can, feeling lost and depressed in new job..... Help!!!

    Nurse Beth replied to D.R.'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's really hard to deal with manipulative people and being manipulated is an awful experience because the other person has control- but only when you let them. Setting limits and sticking to them is...
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    Probation in California. Which state can I work in without restrictions

    Nurse Beth replied to Robbietucker's topic in Nursing Career

    Every state will ask if you have any discipline or restrictions on your license as part of the application/endorsement process. This may be different if your license is from a compact state- but CA is...
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    Help Please!! APA format for personal statement letter?

    Nurse Beth replied to nurserissy09's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    For an academic paper APA, but business letter format is better for a personal
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    Panel Style Interview for Burn ICU

    Nurse Beth replied to ha081917's topic in Burn

    Congrats!! Be confident- remember, they already like you :) Make eye contact and project a warm energy. They are looking for someone who is safe, teachable, and will fit in. They know you don't have...
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    "Dream" Job vs comfortable job

    Nurse Beth replied to kannec4's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad you are figuring it out based on your values
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    New nurse having a hard time with coworkers

    Nurse Beth replied to Me93RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You need to turn this around quickly. You can only change yourself, so focus on being the best team player you can be. Choose to make friends. The previous posters gave you some good
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    Austin - Has anyone requested a higher salary from HR upon offer?

    Nurse Beth replied to mmjp77's topic in Texas Nursing

    Gotcha. If it were me, it would reduce my potential resentment to just ask. After a long career in nursing, I realize that we are notorious for not negotiating
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    What's the Best Path to CRNA?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, I am interested in becoming a Nurse Anesthetist and have come to ask you the best way to achieve this. Quick background: I graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry in 2013. I am a26...
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    51 Year Old Experienced Nurse - Am I too old to obtain my BSN?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am a 51 year old nurse with most of my experience at a large level trauma 1 in med-surg telemetry. I am thinking about returning to school this year to obtain my BSN. I am...
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    Austin - Has anyone requested a higher salary from HR upon offer?

    Nurse Beth replied to mmjp77's topic in Texas Nursing

    You have some negotiation power because you have experience. There are rules, such as falling on a pay level, but within that level are steps that can often be awarded by a hiring manger who really...
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    graduated 3 years ago but just passed Nclex-RN need advice plz

    Nurse Beth replied to Bella2016's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats on earning your license and don't give up. You put your family first and that's commendable- now you just have an extra challenge. Taking more certifications is not the answer. Refining your...
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    Help ASAP! Job offer but I don't want it?

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

    It's a calculated gamble with a moral aspect. I wouldn't focus on maternity/pediatrics so much as the quality of the organization. Getting your foot in the door trumps specialty as a new grad. Nursing...