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. You may be feeling a bit lost, but you also sound very knowledgable about different pathways to earning your RN. How much do LPN programs actually cost (realistically, including books, uniforms,...
  2. I'm a 21-year-old international student currently residing in Illinois and awaiting the outcome of my asylum application. Because of my status, I'm not eligible for FAFSA or federal student loans, but...
  3. You can absolutely still have a fulfilling nursing career with mobility challenges. There are probably more opportunities than you think! It requires a shift in focus, but there are several...
  4. I have mobility issues with my legs and even applied for disability,but was denied. they stated I could still work with my hands. I have been a nurse for 25+ years, that is all I know and 48 years old...
  5. Nurse Beth

    Looking for a remote job that pays well.

    Expecting high pay depends on what you bring to the table. If you're new to a specialty, be prepared for lower pay initially. Certifications typically come after gaining significant experience, so...
  6. Beth, I am looking for a remote job that pays well. Do you have a suggestion for career advice? Should I contact a nurse
  7. Nurse Beth

    How to land a job after 15 year hiatus

    If I understand this correctly, you graduated 15 years ago, worked less than a year, and have not worked since. It will be challenging. As a competitor trying to enter the workforce, you are...
  8. I am a reentry nurse, after having been away from the bedside for over 15 years. I maintained my license all of the years I was away from practice, and I recently completed a RN Refresher class at a...
  9. There's no perfect answer, and with each option, you'll be making sacrifices. But, and I say this as someone who absolutely hates night shifts—there's really no contest here. I'd move....
  10. Hi Beth! I am a somewhat new nurse in a bit of a predicament. I am about one year into practice on a specialty PCU, day shift. My ultimate goals are to be involved in critical care in some way; I...
  11. Nurse Beth

    Is it too late for me to take NCLEX?

    Congrats on the birth of your child! When you miss your eligibility window for the NCLEX-RN exam, your application expires, and you need to reapply for eligibility. Here's what you can expect if...
  12. I got my eligibility for RN exam in oct 1 2024 to sep 30 2025 but I got pregnant and gave birth to my child in march 2024 . because I could not have time to prepare and to take test. Is there is any...
  13. Nurse Beth

    Should single Mom get LPN first or RN?

    Congrats on your decision to become a nurse! You will always have job security and be able to provide for your child. The beauty of pursuing a nursing degree is that there is a pathway for...
  14. I am single mom of a 3yr old with truly no village. I am trying to decide if going for my LPN first is better for me than trying for the RN when I'm not certain I have anyone to watch my child. I am a...
  15. The licensure requirement typically depends on the job description and the specific regulations in place for each employer or state. Generally, an RN auditor who is licensed and working from a...