Nurse Beth MSN

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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).

Job Hunt

How to Prepare for Your Interview

by Nurse Beth, MSN

It's crucial to prepare for your interview. You have one shot to stand out from all the others with the same degree. The candidate who interviews well gets the...

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Career Support

Why You Need an Elevator Speech

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Sometimes an opportunity comes your way, maybe an introduction to someone who could help you land the job you want. Not being prepared with an elevator speech...

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Career Support

Uncensored Thoughts of a Nurse Interviewer

by Nurse Beth, MSN

The job market for new grad RNs is competitive. You need all the help you can get to land your first nursing job, especially in acute care. Last week I met...

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Student Assist

Nursing Diagnosis for Bowel Obstruction

by Nurse Beth, MSN

In this article, we walk you through the small bowel obstruction (SBO) diagnosis, potential care plans, case study, patient teachings, nursing considerations,...

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MICU

Step-Down Nursing Unit (SDU) Overview, Differences to ICU

by Nurse Beth, MSN

A growing number of people with multiple co-morbidities and longer life expectancies are driving the need for more critical care beds. Developed in the 1960s,...

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