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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    Best strategy for answering "Why are you leaving your current job?"

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I've been having issues with my manager for the past few months and have decided to seek employment at another hospital. I have an interview scheduled next week and would like advice...
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    New RN - Should I take an unappealing Med-Surg offer?

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

    Remember a residency provides the new grad transitional support for months and often up to one year in an acute care setting. This vs working part-time without benefits in a narrow field. It is easier...
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    Resume Tips That Will Help You Stand Out From the Crowd

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

    ​Thank you! Big smile here
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    Resume Tips That Will Help You Stand Out From the Crowd

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

    Sadly, this is true. But the instructors, while well-intended and school-focused, do not hire new grads and do not have the recruiter's point of
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    Resume Tips That Will Help You Stand Out From the Crowd

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

    Thank you for the kind, encouraging words. The words I write and speak are mine and no one influences or edits my content. It's what I enjoy about allnurses- saying it like it is (professionally, of...
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    Resume Tips That Will Help You Stand Out From the Crowd

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

    Exactly! Unless you are in a creative field, such as graphic design, a "plain" resume is most effective. Use bullet points judiciously to draw the eye and add emphasis visually. Take the time to...
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    Retired Cop - Starting a new chapter in life as a nurse

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth I'm a 48 y/o retired cop and former Campus Safety administrator. I've just started a new chapter in my life. Since the day I joined the Army, at 17y/o, I'd always wanted to be a nurse....
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    Military Wife, 6 Years Later...Still New Grad?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, I am unsure whether or not you have come across someone in a similar situation as I but I graduated with my BSN in 2010 from UMass Boston and have never worked as a nurse! I had my...
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    Retired Cop - Starting a new chapter in life as a nurse

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

    That's so inspiring! You have conflict resolution skills, de-escalation skills, experience dealing with people, and observational skills that are going to help you greatly
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    Anxiety and Nursing Career

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I have been an RN/BSN for 2 years. During that time I've bounced around to 4 different hospitals and units (med-surg, adult inpatient psych, inpatient detox, and another inpatient...
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    Terminated During Probationary Period

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I really got terminated during the probationary period with 4 months of OR nursing experience (both scrubbing and circulating). My preceptor hated me and gave me a bad evaluation. Can I...
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    Just started working. Any advice on dealing with emotional stress?

    Nurse Beth replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    People with high empathy do feel more-they feel the grief and sadness of other people. In nursing you have to manage your own emotions, be therapeutic for your patients and loved ones, and still be...
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    Can I work as a CNA even if I am an RN?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Greetings Nurse Beth! Can I work as a nurse assistant in one facility while working as a RN in another? I was recently blessed to be offered a per-diem position in a SNF facility as a new...
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    Concerned about being Overqualified

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, As a new grad and second career RN, should I omit my master's degree in business from applications? I worry that it sends the message that I will move to administration when I have...
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    New Grad in MICU, Now with Offer for PICU..

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I am a new grad nurse, graduated Dec 2015. Initially I was hired at a county hospital in the medical ICU where I am about to be off training and on my own. However, I was also offered a...
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    Social Media and Emotional IQ

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in General Nursing

    I follow some folks on social media who I keep on a "never miss their posts" list because they are well spoken and challenge me to be a better communicator. There are some posters here on AN who...
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    Which Master's Degree?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I am currently working as a full time RN, the hospital I work for pays for up to $3500ish per year in tuition. I was thinking I may as well advance my degree if its free right? I am a...
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    Ready to start a career in nursing - Which path should I take?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I am 28. I've been in more jobs than I can remember but I want to buckle down and start a career in nursing. I was indecisive all growing up and I don't want anymore mistakes. I'm...
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    Becoming a Nurse at 49?

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hello Nurse Beth, I'm almost 49 years of age woman from Melbourne Australia considering going to school to complete nursing - either Diploma then onto degree. Am I crazy to even consider undergoing...
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    Let Go - How to Fill Out New Apps

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi Nurse Beth, I recently resigned from my position because I was facing termination because of too many write-ups.The write-ups were for things I needed to learn and NOT life-threatening mistakes.I...
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    Husband became a RN

    Nurse Beth replied to NurseLady1210's topic in General Nursing

    My heart goes out to you. Your feelings are valid and you have gotten some really good advice from fellow posters. Can I just add my two cents? Get a housekeeper. Not directly related, but it will...
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    Should I even be considering nursing? (Asperger's)

    Nurse Beth replied to RustyS's topic in Nursing Career

    If you decide to go to nursing school, watch the students around you to learn how they respond to patients and each other. You may not have the feelings, but you can mimic the actions. It will take a...
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    Nurse on Probation

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, I was placed on probation by the BON in 2013 and ended in 2014. I have been working up to this point. I quit my job to move to another state. I have gone on interviews and once they...
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    Jack of all trades but a master of none

    Nurse Beth posted a topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Nurse Beth, A little background on me. I was an a Navy Hospital Corpsman, and LVN/LPN for 12 years and now an RN for 2. I've worked a WIDE range of places, and I'm currently a float nurse...
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    How to answer these types of interview questions?

    Nurse Beth replied to EP10's topic in Nursing Career

    Can I say that is a pretty rough version of a clinical interview question, meaning the "head to toe assessment" part. And your thinking is very good. Typically clinical interview questions are...