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Dear Nurse Beth, I'm going to finish my 3rd Nurse Refresher Course in August, so I will start looking in September. I'm turning 61 in July. Last time I worked in Nursing was in 2006 part time at a busy hospital in Behavioral Health. Graduated Nu...

Hi, I have been a nurse since 2015. I worked a little over one year on Med Surg and realized it wasn’t for me. If it hadn’t been for short staffing and the fact that my job mostly consisted of passing pain meds I may have stayed longer. After Med Sur...

Is anyone noticing that it seems very difficult to find non patient care jobs? Almost every nurse I work with is trying to “get out” and we hear that request everyday from other nurses in the company too. Anyone else having this problem ? Was ho...

According to the Money section of Time magazine, it is reported that 93% of hiring managers will review their candidates' social media accounts before making a hiring decision1. At the click of a button, a momentary lapse in judgment, could destroy y...

First of all, it is an extremely positive sign whenever any prospective employee reaches the point in the hiring process that involves initiation of the pre-employment background check. This is because third party background checks cost money, and em...

Dear Nurse Beth, I am a new Grad RN (graduated in September) and have finally had some luck with jobs after months of applying! I just got a verbal offer from a pediatric hospital, but I ALSO just did a video interview for a different hospital that i...

How are employers supposed to evaluate a new candidate if previous employers are not allowed to give out references? I know most employers only verify dates of employment nowadays. But nursing jobs also want full in-depth information. They only...

Interviews are different for everyone - some are long, short, funny, and/or unforgettable. Do you remember your first job interview? How long was it? What do you remember the most about your interview? Please share...

Anyone else having difficulty finding a job as an NP? I thought psych wasn't oversaturated but apparently it is.

Had a conversation with a couple of retired nurses and a nursing student that got a little heated last night. Basically the retiree nurses were saying you must have 3 years of med surg before doing anything else as a nurse. I said that was...

Any advice on best work at home/remote jobs that would allow flexibility with a baby? I have a 6 week old and am going to need to get back to work soon. All the day cares in my area are full. I have in laws close by that would help but I do not thin...

Hello! I've recently posted about the difficulties of finding employment in NYC. I see multiple commenters mention that being hired is virtually impossible as a new grad. I am not a new grad; however, I find it be ridiculous that new grads are l...

Dear Nurse Beth, I have been working on my resume using the tips that you provided online and in your book, and I am very pleased with the results. I have a question about use of keywords from the job description to bypass ATS System....

Dear Nurse Beth, I am a new nurse BSN graduate, just passed the NCLEX, and a career changer. I am getting lots of interviews but I never seem to be the "right fit" for the position. I have applied for about 100 different positions. I am also ...

So, you're thinking of moving to Texas? Welcome to the well-established club, because many others have made the exact same move over the past few years. Although the state is still second to California in total population, Texas has gained more peopl...

When a former student of mine called me out of the blue, sixteen years ago, I was pleasantly surprised to catch up with her. She asked me for a favor. Could I look at the resume of her Cousin Dina? Dina was a new graduate looking for a job. Working a...

Dear Nurse Beth, I'm a new grad nurse who took the first job offer I received. At the time there was hesitancy on my part to take it because of a gut feeling. I ended up talking with other nurses, friends and family all who said to take it becau...

Hi everyone. I am a brand new grad and I am extremely anxious about my new job in LTC. I have little experience in LTC - one and a half semesters during school (cut short by COVID). I applied to a bunch of various open positions in my area when I reg...

I am a new graduate RN. I graduated in the Spring, passed my NCLEX, and am currently looking for a job. A little background, I never wanted to be a nurse. However, I do LOVE helping people. I was forced into pursuing nursing by my parents who basical...

I graduated nursing school about ten years ago. When I graduated, let me tell you, it was a nightmare. I’m still kind of traumatized from the job hunting experience. No one wanted to hire new grads in the hospital. I was younger and less mature so I ...

Dear Nurse Beth, I've been an primary care pediatric nurse practitioner for the past 7 years but want to get back into bedside nursing. I have no hospital experience as an RN (I was a direct entry NP). Can I apply to new grad programs? How do I ...

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 but they said they were willing to train me. The ...

No matter what a fantastic employee you would make, if your resume does not immediately impress, you may never get the chance to show them. An ineffective resume gets tossed in under ten seconds in a competitive environment. Along with your chan...

Recently went on a job interview for a position I would really like. I had previously interviewed (& declined due to extremely low salary) a different position with this company 2-3 years ago.. When I went to the most recent interview, the same D...

Hi everyone! I’m looking for some insight. I have been a nurse for over ten years. I did emergency trauma for the bulk of it and then switched to a transplant coordinator. I currently work 48 hour call shifts where I am likely out 24+ hours str...