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.

Career Columnist / Author

About Nurse Beth

Nurse Beth has 30 years experience as a MSN and specializes in Tele, ICU, Staff Development.


Nurse Beth, MSN, RN-BC, HACP, has more than 25 years of experience in clinical and leadership positions. She has a passion for helping nurses, and as a professional writer has written several articles about interviewing, resumes, navigating the job search network, and much more. Beth just published Your Last Nursing Class: How to Land Your First Nursing Job.


Nurse Beth loves helping new nurses, and has extensive experience about how to get hired, succeed in your career, and all things nursing. She authored the popular "Your Last Nursing Class: How to Land Your First Nursing Job" on Amazon! It's the ultimate guide with insider tips to land your nursing job!  Her latest book can be found at First-Year Nurse: Advice on Working with Doctors, Prioritizing Care, and Time Management, published in 2020.


Nurse Beth - Career Columnist / Author
Read My Book: Your Last Nursing Class - How to Land Your First Job..and Your Next!

Latest Activity

  1. Unfortunately, you're facing challenges getting your nursing license endorsed in California (CA) due to your out-of-state education and your school's accreditation status. To answer your question, attending an accredited RN program in CA may wel...
  2. I am license in North Carolina, I went to school in Florida, the is is accredited, but only approved by the state of Florida, I live in California, and the board of nursing refuses to endorse my license and stated that the school I attended is under ...
  3. Nurse Beth

    Can magnet hospital require 62 yr old RN to complete BSN?

    Magnet-status hospitals often have policies that encourage or require their nursing staff to pursue higher levels of education, such as obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). However, the specific requirements and policies can vary from on...
  4. Can magnet status hospitals require a 62 year old nurse with 33 years of experience to complete BSN- currently RN.? The nurse has been at the magnet facility for two years and has one year remaining to complete it. The nurse has had some recent healt...
  5. Nurse Beth

    Charged with trespassing-will this affect my license?

    What's essential is that you check your state's BON/BRN guidelines regarding reporting legal infractions. As an example, California BRN states: Registered nurses (RNs) in California must report any misdemeanors, infractions, and felonies wh...
  6. Hi Beth, I recently received a trespassing from (an American Indian) casino. Will the effect my RN License?
  7. It sounds like you're in a challenging situation, and understandably, you're feeling uncertain about handling it. Diabetes Management Many schools have eliminated treats in the classroom and replaced them with non-food gifts, rewards, or pri...
  8. I am struggling with this incident that has been recurring. I work as a school nurse and have a diabetic student. A few days ago, one of her teachers gave them candy without telling me, even though I gave instruction out to that teacher and all the s...
  9. Nurse Beth

    Help did I make a mistake registering for the NCLEX?

    I understand your concern, and ensuring you're properly registered for the NCLEX exam is essential. Here's what you can do to verify your registration status and get in touch with the appropriate authorities: Check your registration status. L...
  10. Beth a very important query.Im very anxious about this.I registered on NCLEX website for exam and paid as well 200USD.I thought this the way.Now I don't know actually what was the steps for registering for NCLEX.How to get in touch with NRB.Please gu...
  11. Becoming a pediatric nurse is a deeply personal decision, and motivations can vary greatly from person to person. It's important to look inward and know yourself. As a pediatric nurse, you can make a difference at a highly stressful time for you...
  12. Nurse Beth

    Should I take this new job?

    I wish you the very best and I hope it turns out to be an amazing opportunity.
  13. What should be my motivation for me to be a pediatric nurse
  14. Nurse Beth

    As a 40yr old working mother, should I get my RN?

    You have a strong passion for direct patient care and a genuine desire to become a registered nurse despite your challenges. It's commendable that you've taken steps to further your education by completing your Associate of Science degree and conside...
  15. In the early stages of my career, I gained extensive experience as a medical assistant through on-the-job training, although I wasn't formally certified. Despite numerous attempts to pursue certifications in surgical technology, LPN, and others, thes...