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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    New RN - Should I take an unappealing Med-Surg offer?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am a recently-licensed RN looking for some career advice and guidance. This summer, after graduating nursing school, I have been working at an outdoor education summer camp as a...
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    RN With 27 Years Experience - Can't find permanent employment

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am an experienced RN with 27 years of multiple specialties behind me from trauma ICU, ER, psych etc. I went from ER to a clinic position about four years ago. I then was having...
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    Will gaining acute care experience make me a better candidate for NP-MPH school?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, I am hoping to get advice as to what NP-MPH programs look for on a resume/what experience would be best before entering this program. I just graduated from nursing school and have...
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    New Nurse - Losing motivation for nursing

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I'm a new nurse. I have been working in long term care since I graduated and although it's been a great experience, I'm still having trouble getting a full time position and have...
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    Confused and Stressed - What should I do next?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have been in nursing for 25 years also. I have my BSN and have been contemplating what to do next for some time. Most recently I am working in psych and behavioral health. I also...
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    Did I Make the Right or Wrong Decision?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am graduating in the next month with my ADN and am super excited about it! During my entire nursing education I have wanted to be an OR nurse, this has been my dream. During my...
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    Changing Careers - Confused about TEAS

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, I have been out of school for a while and am returning with the intent to aspire bachelors in nursing... I have an associates in biology, and no prior knowledge of nursing or its...
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    62 Years Old - How do I get started in private duty nursing?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I a 62 years old and have been RN for 18 years. Am interested in doing private duty caregiving/companionship/sitting. No heavy duty nursing. How do I get started? Agencies are paying...
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    Limited as an LPN

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, So I just finished nursing school (LPN Program) back in September. I took my NCLEX in October and passed. Ultimately I want to be a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. As an LPN I can't do...
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    New Nurse Needs Time Management Tips

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have been a nurse for 8 months, and I need some tips on time management. With my patients' level of acuity, the constantly ringing phone, and the patient ratio, I'm feeling more...
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    New RN Grad with 6 yrs LPN Experience - What's the Best Way to Become OB Nurse?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am a newly graduated RN from an associate's degree program in MA with 6 years of experience as a LPN and I'm trying to find out what steps I should take in order to become an OB...
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    Why do LPNs only make $40K per year?

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

    Dear Why, It's an unfortunate reality that LPNs do not make high wages. This despite hard work and their expertise. LTC facilities pay what they do because of supply and demand- they can....
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    Is this a possible case of age discrimination?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    I had my instructor review my resume and give me some tips, but I still had no interviews. Two months later, I had an interview with a medical practice for an office LPN and they knew I was a new grad...
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    42 Years Old - Is it too late to become a nurse?

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

    High
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    New Grad: Hard to Choose Between 2 Job Offers

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am a New Grad RN (BSN). I obtained my RN license in March 2017 (last month) and have two job offers that I just am having such a hard time to choose one between two. Could you...
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    I want interactions with patients but not bedside : Suggestions?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have been in nursing for 32 years , LPN to ADN now BSN for 8 years . I have worked in various settings . I am a Team lead Case manager for an insurance company. I don't really feel...
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    When Nurses Make Fatal Mistakes

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

    I'm so sorry. It's really under recognized - the second victim and
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    Job opportunities for new RNs

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

    Some areas in CA are experiencing a shortage, and still use travelers, for example, the central regions. Other urban areas have a surplus of new grads. Here's an interesting report prepared for CA...
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    Job opportunities for new RNs

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

    Thanks, Rose Queen. You are correct, there is more to the picture. I read the report recently as well and was encouraged by these caveats:"While not considered in this study, emerging care delivery...
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    PhD vs DNP

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I am currently a Clinical Learning Coordinator where I work, so I basically do nurse orientation and help with those types of things. I am not sure what I ultimately want to do because...
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    Job opportunities for new RNs

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

    All sources say there is a nursing shortage and it is only going to increase with an aging population and retirement of Baby Boomer nurses. There's also a distribution problem- some urban areas have a...
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    New Grad: Need Help with Writing Resume and Cover Letter

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Congrats, you graduated nursing school! What a huge and happy accomplishment. While I do not know of a nursing resume service, there are some important guidelines for successful resumes and cover...
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    Jimmy Kimmel Thanks Nurses Who Saved His Infant Son's Life

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

    I love that he thanked nurses! We know how many times we catch something that's not right- but the public doesn't. Jimmy Kimmel gets it. Blessings on nurses everywhere who skillfully love on patients...
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    Going back to Nursing School - Fearful of failing again

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am considering going back to school to become an RN. I went into nursing school right out of high school, but I don't think I was as prepared as I feel like I am now at 30. I got...
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    Graduating Soon - Having Doubts

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I am a student that will be graduating in May 2017. I currently work as a Tech in a Psychiatric Unit. I am very thankful at this position as it is my first experience in the...