Keith Carlson, RN, NC-BC
Keith Carlson is a board-certified nurse coach and has been a nurse since 1996. As a holistic career coach, nurse podcaster, writer, blogger, consultant, and well-known motivational speaker, Keith aims to empower nurses through job search strategies, entrepreneurship, personal wellness, and building a dynamic nursing career. Keith happily resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his partner, Shada McKenzie, a gifted and highly skilled traditional astrologer and reader of the tarot, and their remarkably adorable animal companions.
- Expertise: Nursing, career coaching, writing, motivational speaking
- Education: BSN, University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Affiliations: Paste affiliations here
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How to Get Into CRNA School: Nurse Anesthetist Degree Requirements and Timeline
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Going Into Nursing for the Money: Is a Nursing Salary Worth It?
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How to Write a Nursing Cover Letter
Keith Carlson, RN, NC-BC
Pros and Cons of 12-Hour Nursing Shifts
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The A to Z Guide to Starting Nursing School
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How to Become a Phlebotomist
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Nutrition Nurse Career Overview
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Student's Guide to Surviving Nursing Clinicals
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Average RN Salary in Wyoming: See How Much WY Nurses Make
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Average RN Salary in Louisiana: See How Much LA Nurses Make
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Average RN Salary in New Jersey: See How Much NJ Nurses Make
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Addiction Nursing Career Guide
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Nurse Executive Career Overview
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Nurse's Guide to Caring for LGBTQ+ Youth
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Registered Nursing Salaries by State
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Understanding a Nurse's Role as a Mandated Reporter
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The Best Online Direct-Entry Nurse Practitioner Programs
Keith Carlson, RN, NC-BC
APRN vs NP: What's the Difference?
Keith Carlson, RN, NC-BC
What Is a CRNA?
Keith Carlson, RN, NC-BC
Is Nursing School Worth It?
Keith Carlson, RN, NC-BC
NP vs. CNS: What's the Difference?
Keith Carlson, RN, NC-BC