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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Resume advice/legalities

Nurse Beth replied to katiern99's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

There is a skills-based resume format, but most hiring managers want to see a concise chronological list of employment. They look for short tenure and gaps in employment and see them as potential red...
Should I get my CNA cert during Prerequisites or after first semester of NS?

Nurse Beth replied to Skippy97's topic in General Students

Many acute care facilities consider nursing students who have completed their first clinical rotations or first semester as having had equivalent training to CNAs and will hire you. The real benefit...
new job advice

Nurse Beth replied to Taaffe's topic in General Nursing

Twelve hour shifts are good for certain times in your life, but when you have a child around the age of yours, it's often better to have the stability and routine of always being home in the evenings....
did I make a mistake?

Nurse Beth replied to Irini20's topic in General Nursing

So sorry about your back injury! I can tell you from my management experience that if an employee told me they had a work injury I was required to report the incident immediately and failing to do so...
Concerned future nurse w/ MIP

Nurse Beth replied to tess2737's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

When applying for licensure, always report and answer questions fully. Expungement does not conceal your record from the BON or BRN, as they do an FBI level discovery. When they decide your individual...
New grad seeking info on nurse aesthetics...help please

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

You may want to work in a dermatology setting first to learn more about the field. You'll have a better idea of reputable training programs and your employer may sponsor you. Best
Feeling Lost

Nurse Beth replied to kkemble26's topic in Health, Stress Management

Your post really touches my heart because so many good nurses are lost due to unhealthy working conditions. And it affects the soul. Once I was called in to work a shift on Tele and given 9 patients....
Coping w/th working outside a desired specialty

Nurse Beth replied to destirichardson's topic in General Nursing

Think of this time as your audition (networking, exposure) and training (time management, skills) for your dream job. Focus on your development; be the best nurse you can be. Best wishes and congrats...
Thoughts on these job offers please!

Nurse Beth replied to Freedomsong's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

The terms of the second are much better, and more importantly, you will have much more opportunity to increase your
Dream job with strings attached

Nurse Beth replied to kearsleyRN's topic in Aesthetics

There is a real danger of pigeonholing your career by jumping into this. There are some red flags here, including the commission aspect. Are you comfortable relying on service or product sales? As a...
Advice for Promotion

Nurse Beth replied to Just_Kidney's topic in General Nursing

You have insider advantage in that you know the problems and opportunities for improvement. The interview is not about you so much as it's about the employer- and you presenting yourself as a...
Nurse Entrepreneur Roll Call!

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

I'm a blogger at nursecode.com and I just published my first book, "Your Last Nursing Class: How to Land Your First Nursing Job" on Amazon. I started blogging 3 years ago and it's been a wild journey-...
Intro/Jumping into the blogging world

Nurse Beth replied to kittykat4528's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

Hi there! My advice- go for it! You can totally do this- I did, at Home - nursecode.com. Start with wordpress.org. It's intuitive and you don't need to know html code. I wrote a few articles before I...
June 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

Nurse Beth replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

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June 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

Nurse Beth replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

It's commuter
When should I tell my employer I'm leaving??

Nurse Beth replied to Houstongal11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

If it were me, I'd give notice 2 weeks notice about 4 weeks before my new start date. This is to allow time to relocate but not go too long without income. It happens more in management than clinical...
How to turn down a job I've already accepted

Nurse Beth replied to Dmello427's topic in Nursing Career

Promptly, politely and professionally. Best
How to Handle a Bully as a Supervisor

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

Lol.....hmmmmm...it does, doesn't
Well-seasoned Diploma/AD RN -Want to relocate but can't secure a job.

Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

Dear Nurse Beth, I am a diploma/AD RN with 35+ years of experience, predominantly in the field of home health nursing and psychiatry. Most of my recent experience is home health nursing and I am at...
Rant no opportunity for advancements

Nurse Beth replied to litbitblack's topic in Nursing Career

When you feel trapped and powerless, the key to getting untrapped is within yourself. You do have choices (including the choice to stay) and choices give you control. Best
Will I be able to do clinicals with a 7 year old misdemeanor?

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

Typically clinical facilities themselves do not run background checks on student nurses, or administer TB tests, or keep records of BLS compliance. Acceptance into a nursing program includes...
Trouble with IV starts on Older Adults

Nurse Beth replied to DowntheRiver's topic in General Nursing

Try not using a tourniquet at all. Once I stopped using a tourniquet on elderly patients, voila! the fragile veins quit blowing! Oops I see this tip has already been shared. Sorry. So I'll add a...
BSN with recent dui denied to sit for the nclex California

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

Just popping in to say good luck. Maybe CA wants to see perseverance in application? They always want to see responsibility and remorse. Have you consulted an attorney? Everyone deserves a second...
Should I take a year off after graduating?

Nurse Beth replied to Jayhaydee's topic in Nursing Career

Like everyone said-it would seriously affect your career to not work as a nurse right after you graduate. New grad status is golden as it qualifies you for entry level residency positions. But poof!...
NTI: What's a Scromper, Nurse Blake?

Nurse Beth replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

Nurse Blake I love this! Am going to find your blog and follow you! Maybe next year allnurses can do a full on fashion

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