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. Nurse Beth

    Wants Indian Bsc nursing admission but didn't take math

    In India, admission requirements for B.Sc. nursing programs vary among institutions. Mathematics may not be compulsory for admission to a B.Sc. nursing program, mainly if you have studied Biology or related subjects in your 11th and 12th grades....
  2. Hi, I have done my 11 and 12 grade from India but I didn't take maths in both 11 and 12 grade so I just wanted to know is there any entrance test or admission test for maths so I can get direct admission in Bsc nursing
  3. Nurse Beth

    How can I find an ER Director position?

    The good news is that you have your advanced degree. There are a few things to consider. Are you willing to relocate? If not, your town has a finite number of ED Director positions. Here's some helpful tips: Leverage your professional n...
  4. Nurse Beth, I am an ER nurse with over 13 years of both bedside experience and leadership experience. I have a MSN in leadership that I obtained in 2020. Now that my daughter is getting older, I have decided to apply for various ER director posi...
  5. I understand you are seeking a change from your current job because of stress and compensation issues. Transitioning to a travel nursing role may be a good option, but prior experience requirements can be challenging. Here are some suggestions for yo...
  6. I'm a school nurse and I'm sick of doing Summer school in my district, it doesn't pay enough to be worth the stress of being the only nurse, what else can I do? Are Summer camps the only option? I was hoping to try out a travel contract, but they all...
  7. Nurse Beth

    How do I transfer my LPN license to GA?

    Luckily, there are several courses for you. Refresher Course The Georgia Board of Nursing (GBON) approves LPN refresher courses, including 40 hours of online study and 160 hours of clinical study. These courses are intended for LPNs and RNs ...
  8. I am a Licensed Practical nurse in MA. I have not practicing as a nurse for a time. Where can I take a refresher course in GA in order to be licensed in GA?
  9. Nurse Beth

    How do I prepare to re-take the NCLEX after 17 years?

    Reentering the nursing field after a long absence can be challenging but achievable. Taking the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) again is daunting for most of us! Congratulations on your commitment and decision to reenter the NCLEX and ...
  10. Hi! I'm a middle-aged former nurse, haven't practiced in 17 years, currently exploring whether I want to try to re-enter the field. I'm not looking for advice on whether I *should* do that, but just on the practical issues of preparing to retake the ...
  11. Nurse Beth

    RN work as an LVN mil spouse

    Working as an LVN with a Texas RN license in the UK could be a potential liability.
  12. It is unusual for many jobs in nursing. Requesting a detailed medical history, including information about surgeries and dates, as part of a pre-employment physical questionnaire is used in certain industries, particularly those with safety-sen...
  13. I know it's normal to get a physical prior to accepting a new position but is it normal for them to submit a physical questionnaire? They want my medical history for the last 15 years. They're requesting a surgeries and dates. Is this to be expected?
  14. Nurse Beth

    Don't want acute care-where can I go?

    Understandably, after experiencing burnout, you'd want to explore different avenues within the nursing profession. There are so many paths you could consider. A lot depends on what matches your particular strengths and passions and opportunities...
  15. I'm getting back into the game. I took a year and a half off after major burnout but I want to start back into nursing. When I left I was an ED nurse, before that I had been Med-Surg/Tele and Urgent Care with a stint in Long Term Care. I don't want t...