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. Since you haven't worked under your Illinois license or taken the NCLEX within the last 4 years, as the previous writer said, the Texas BON will most likely require CGFNS evaluation. Your...
  2. Hi Nurse Beth I am an RN from South Africa been USA since 2023. I have Illinois active RN license since passing NCLEX in 2018. I have never worked in USA as RN yet. I was in Georgia...
  3. Nurse Beth

    Expunged Record TXBON

    True advice. Expunged records can be uncovered during background checks for public safety jobs, including nursing. Even if your nursing school does not find this information, when you graduate...
  4. Nurse Beth

    Returning to Nursing after a year away

    Here's a few that come to mind: Quality Improvement (QI) Nurse Risk Management Nurse Infection Control Nurse (ICP) Medical Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Coordinator Case...
  5. Nurse Beth

    How to become a direct-entry midwife

    Becoming a Direct-Entry Midwife (DEM) involves training and certification that allows you to practice midwifery without first becoming a nurse. DEM programs prepare individuals to become...
  6. Hi there, I'm interested in becoming a direct entry midwife and I'm trying to understand the pathway to apply to a program in the United States. Could you explain what the typical application process...
  7. I agree with @Rose_Queen that a DNP will not directly help in landing an NPD position, although if an organization is looking to add more doctorate-prepared nurses to staff, it's possible....
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    Which states are friendly to foreign nurses ?

    Congratulations on becoming a permanent resident and welcome to nursing in the U.S.! Several states could be a good fit for you. First, some other thoughts for you: I worked with a nurse...
  9. I am a new permanent resident nurse midwife from West Africa. Which states are friendly to foreign nurses to pass the NCLEX, secondly, which evaluation agent is best for foreign
  10. Nurse Beth

    Is nursing school too stressful to get a kitten?

    Congrats on being accepted to nursing school! Ultimately, it's about what you feel you can handle. Having a pet can be a fulfilling experience, but it does require time and commitment. That said,...
  11. Hi Nurse Beth I am currently on a half gap year and will be starting nursing school in January. I thought it's the perfect time to get a kitten. I had her for 4 days until my family decided we...
  12. In countries such as Ireland and the UK, the title Registered Nurse in Intellectual Disability (RNID) is a distinct designation awarded to nurses who have received specialized training in intellectual...
  13. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Speciality in Intellectual Disability and registered as RNID since 2009. I am considering relocating to Canada to work as a Nurse in ID. Are RNID's...
  14. Nurse Beth

    Eval from the BON

    @SheelaDavis Thank you so much for sharing your experience and insights. Your perspective on transparency and handling the Board of Nursing's process is valuable, and I can see how your years of...
  15. Language proficiency in nursing is not just about speaking English; it's about ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care. It directly impacts patient safety, care quality, patient trust, and...