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Dear Counselor,
I am a 19-year-old guy with type 1 diabetes. I’ve had it since I was eight. I was thinking of applying to nursing school to get my BSN and maybe go further. I’ve seen what amazing things the nurses can do with kids with diabetes. But, my family is afraid that the long hours of shifts and stress will make it hard to control my blood sugars, which up to now have been pretty good. Is this something that would be [...]
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Since I decided to become a nurse, I’ve been thinking of going to nursing school in Hawaii. After all, is there a more perfect place to go to nursing school? What is it like there? Are there nursing jobs in Hawaii? Would online courses be better? Mahalo! Annie
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Hi Annie, we haven’t had any questions yet about nursing jobs and nursing schools in Hawaii, so let’s try and
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Hi, I live in Mississippi and am very close to finishing my degree in psychology. As part of my studies, I volunteered at a local hospital and am now thinking I want to become a nurse instead. Should I finish my degree and then look at nursing schools in Mississippi or should I stop now and go straight into nursing school? Thanks. Milton
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Dear Milton,
Congratulations on being so c [...]
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Dear Counselor,
I am moving south to get away from cold winters. Brrr!! I’ve been looking at nursing schools in California. I’m looking at university nursing degree programs. What are the job options and pay like for nurses in California? Are they good? Thanks for any help! Eloise
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Hi Eloise, I can certainly understand your desire to get away from snowy and cold winters. California is an amazing place to live and to attend nursing school. And if you like it
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I’m considering relocating and going back to school to become a nurse. I’m thinking that going to nursing school in New York State might be the right move. How is New York for nursing? What about online nursing courses-- are they a good idea? Thanks, Nicole
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Hi Nicole. This is a great question because many people use going back to school as an opportunity to pick up and move to another part of the country. Let’s see if we can help.
There are a variety o
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I want to become a nurse but I don’t know if I can afford it. University tuition is so expensive. I really want to go to nursing school though. Can you give me some ideas to help me fill my dream of becoming a nurse? Sheryll
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Hi Sheryll, thanks for your question.
As you’ve noted, education can be pretty expensive. Universities can and do ask a lot for tuition for their courses, including nursing degree programs, so what’s a student to do if they don’t
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Dear Counselor, I’m a senior and making my applications for school. I’m applying to study for a BSN and maybe later becoming a Nurse Practitioner. Problem is, I won’t be living near any major cities when I graduate. Can I study online and can you tell me a bit about them? Andraya
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Dear Andraya,
Thanks for your question. It’s certainly helpful if you plan ahead and that’s sure what you’re doing.
When you become a nurse, ther [...]
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I am studying for my RN right now through an ADN program. I don’t want to work shifts. What are my options for finding nursing jobs that don’t require working nights and weekends? Are these types of nursing jobs hard to get? Sincerely, Bethany
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Dear Bethany,
Thanks for your question. Many nursing students question their ability or willingness to work shift work, after al
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I have my bachelor’s in nursing and although I’ve only been working for a few months, I know I want to go on in nursing, maybe specializing at a higher level. What are my choices if I don’t want to stay on the floors and are online nursing schools an option? Regards, Colleen.
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Thanks for your questions Colleen. Many people wonder about post-BSN education and specialization, some even before they graduate because they are following a plan. Others, like you, dec
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