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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Hi! Nice to meet you! I love helping new nurses succeed in their careers. I'm recently retired from my job work in Staff Development and am now pursuing freelance writing. I'm a published author (Your Last Nursing Class: How to Land Your First Nursing Job and First Year Nurse, both on Amazon).

General Nursing

Amber Does the Unthinkable

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Her name is Amber and she’s been a nurse for 3 years. Recently while working as Shift Leader in the ED Holding unit on a crazy day, Amber did the unthinkable.

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I Left Work Sick- Can I be Charged With Patient Abandonment?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

The short answer to whether you can be charged with patient abandonment is .... probably not. But it depends. Read on to learn more...

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New BSN With 4 years School Nurse Experience as ADN - Can't Land a…

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, I would appreciate advice with regards to applying for a hospital position. After graduating with my ADN, I accepted a position as a school nurse...

8 replies 7,263 views
General Nursing

Maria Wants to Be a Burn Nurse

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Maria's story touched me and I wanted to share it. She's an inspiration. It's probably just me, but I teared up when I heard it. And again when I wrote it!...

8 replies 7,930 views
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Light at the End of the Tunnel: RN to BSN

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I work in a Hospice In-pt unit which rents space in a hospital. The hospice has installed its own cameras in the nurses station and med room....

20 replies 53,361 views
General Nursing

Are You Nurse Jackie or Nurse Zoey?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

After binge watching Nurse Jackie recently, I can't stop thinking about the show. If you haven't seen it, stop here! because I don't want to spoil it for you....

76 replies 28,044 views
Entrepreneurs

How Blogging Helped my Nursing Career

by Nurse Beth, MSN

When I started blogging as a nurse several months ago, I could not have predicted how much fun it would be and the opportunities it's opened up for me. It's...

30 replies 23,216 views
General Nursing

The Emotional Work of Nursing

by Nurse Beth, MSN

There are some thing nurses do behind the scenes that people never know. Read this story to find out what Nurse Tiffany did when her patient Bryan was at end of...

11 replies 42,994 views
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New to Night Shift - How will I survive??

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Nurse Beth, I will be starting my first nursing job out of nursing school in a few weeks. I will be working overnights and am just wondering if you can...

33 replies 32,176 views
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How to Find My Passion - Which Specialty is Right for Me?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, I am currently an online master's degree student with Chamberlain College of Nursing and have finished the first year general requirements. I...

12 replies 19,151 views
What are your suggestions to avoiding medication errors?
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Tips for Avoiding Medication Errors

by Nurse Beth, MSN

To avoid medication errors, you have to find a way to mentally block the distractions and focus on the task at hand.

11 replies 27,463 views
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How to Land a Job

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Sometimes landing a nursing job is harder than expected, especially for new graduate nurses. Here are some key things you can do to help land the job you want.

16 replies 36,194 views
How can I make my resume look better?
Career Support

Revamp your Resume

by Nurse Beth, MSN

If you are not landing interviews, the problem may be your resume. Your resume is so much more than a laundry list of previous jobs and responsibilities. An...

6 replies 22,331 views
Have you experienced age discrimination?
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Age Discrimination in Nursing

by Nurse Beth, MSN

This writer says it exists, and it's real. Maybe you are having a hard time getting hired, or worse yet, you've lost your job for flimsy reasons. Here are some...

116 replies 109,819 views
Entrepreneurs

How I Became a Nurse Writer

by Nurse Beth, MSN

I started writing about a year ago, and it's been a great journey. Here's my nurse writing story and tips if you, too, are passionate about writing or are an...

15 replies 14,825 views
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Criminal Infraction? Writing a Letter of Explanation to the BON

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Ashley is sick with worry. She has made it through nursing school and applied to the BON for testing privileges. Her application was denied because she was...

28 replies 73,215 views
How can I get a nursing job with no experience?
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How do I get that first elusive acute care job?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I am a recent BSN grad/second career RN, looking for that elusive first acute care position. I have no interest in working in pediatrics or ED....

9 replies 15,332 views
What are the qualities of a good ER nurse?
Emergency

Are You Cut Out to be an Emergency Department (ED) Nurse?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

For many nurses, the epitome of nursing is to work in the Emergency Department (ED). Have you ever wondered if ED is a good fit for you?

53 replies 592,731 views
How do you answer, "Tell me something about yourself?"
Career Support

How to Answer "Tell us About Yourself"

by Nurse Beth, MSN

"Tell us about yourself" is an interview question you can count on being asked. Sometimes candidates who answer other questions will freeze and fumble at this...

19 replies 29,871 views
Career Support

How to Answer "What's Your Greatest Weakness?"

by Nurse Beth, MSN

You got the call and you have an interview set up for your dream job! Congrats! Yay!...But...wait. Now you have to prepare for the interview. Here's one...

30 replies 63,373 views