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Rural health opportunities for nurses

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I'm thinking about going back to school to get a BSN, mostly because I want to work in rural health. I grew up in a rural area, and I'd like to get back and make a difference.  Do you think there will be opportunities for nurses in this field?

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It's always worth your while to advance your education. If you are an RN employed in acute care, you can explore RN-BSN programs, looking for an emp [...]

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Should the soldier or family members use GI Bill Benefits?

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My name is Eric. I am halfway through an Army career. Our children are all in school and my wife wants to become a nurse. I have an associate degree but want to retire with at least a bachelor's degree. Should I save my GI Bill benefits to help put our children through college and use Army benefits or should my wife use my GI Bill benefits and we save for the kids. Any suggestions?

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Eric, your question highlights the decisions facing many of today's military fa [...]

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6 questions to ask if you want to return to nursing

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Dear Counselor,

I wanted to become a nurse since I was a little girl. I graduated with my LPN four years ago when I was 20 and left nursing after only a year and a half. I was terrible. I didn’t take the work seriously and although I wasn’t fired, no-one tried to stop me from leaving. Now that I’ve matured, I realize how serious the job is and I want to do it again. Should I go back? Can I go back? And finally, how can I go back? Thank you. Ashlee.

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Dear [...]

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5 Reasons why older students can do well in nursing school

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Hi, my mom wants to go back to school to become a nurse. I’m heading into college too, so we were wondering if we might do it together. She’s worried about being the oldest one in the class and what the teachers, other students, and the nurses and doctors are going to think about someone her age in nursing school. What can I tell her? She’ll be 45 in four years, when she would graduate with a BSN. Thanks. Molly

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Dreaming on becoming a nursing teacher in Hawaii

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Hi, I hope you can help me.

I have a BSN. My wife is being transferred to Hawaii, so I was thinking of applying to be a teacher at a nursing school in Hawaii. Are they hiring nursing teachers and if so, what do I need to be a nursing teacher? Thanks, Josh

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Dear Josh,

Moving to Hawaii would make a lot of nurses jealous, particularly in the depths of the northern winters. It must be exciting making a move like that.

To answer your question about teaching [...]

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What can you tell me about nursing schools in Alabama?

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Hi,

I’m moving my family and need to find information about nursing schools in Alabama. Are there a lot of schools to choose from? Are there any online nursing schools in Alabama or do I have to use a national one? Are there nursing jobs in Alabama right now or is it hard to find work as a nurse?
Thanks, Joene

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Dear Joene,

Thanks for your questions. Let’s see wha [...]

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What nursing practitioner options are available in Arizona?

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Hi, I’m graduating with my BSN in a year and am already planning to work on a master’s degree to become a nurse practitioner. I am moving to Arizona and want to know what types of nursing practitioners can be licensed in that state. Also, is there any financial aid available? Thank you, Paula.

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Dear Paula,

Congratulations on moving closer to your graduation date. It’s good to hear that you want to continue working on your education and move from a bache [...]

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How Do I Become a Nurse Legal Consultant?

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Hi!

I’m an LPN and I love being a nurse, but I also always wanted to be a lawyer. My mom always said I argued enough to be a good one! Anyway, I heard about nurses who work as legal counsel. Can you tell me more about that field and how to get into it? Thanks!! Noella

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Hi back Noella. Thanks for your question.

The field of legal nurse consulting seems to be growing in the Unit [...]

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How Do I Become a Nurse Instructor?

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Dear Counselor,

The new year has got me thinking about where I’m going with my nursing career. I’ve been working for 7 years as an LPN and want to become a nursing teacher, teaching LPNs and maybe RNs. What is the best way to go if I want to be a nursing instructor? Thank you. Holly

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Hello Holly,

So, you want to be a nursing instructor. This is a great choice for many nurses because there is a shortage of nursing teachers. Many schools are turning away p [...]

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How Do I Become a CRNA in Nebraska?

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Dear Counselor,

I’m a 30-year-old RN with five years of experience and I am going back to school to specialize. I will be going to one of the nursing schools in Nebraska and am thinking of becoming a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Could you tell me what the job situation is for CRNAs in Nebraska and if I should be looking at any particular nursing schools? Thank you. Judd.

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Dear Judd,

You don’t say if you have your RN through an associate’s de [...]

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