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Can a Canadian Nurse Work in South Carolina?

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Dear Counselor,

I am a Canadian nurse and I met someone who lives in the States. I want to move and work as a nurse in South Carolina. Does each state have its own nursing license like each province does in Canada? Would I have to write the licensing exam there? Would I have to go to a new nursing school in South Carolina to match U.S. nursing requirements? Thank you. Marilyn

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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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4 Things You Should Know Before Working as a Camp Nurse

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Dear Counselor,

I have my LPN license but don’t want to work full time. I was thinking about working as a camp nurse during the summer. What types of things do camp nurses do and can an LPN do them? I was hoping to find one where my kids could come too. Thank you. Gloria

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Dear Gloria

One of the advantages of becoming a nurse is you often have flexibility about where and when you can work. Working during the summer as a camp nurse is something that many nur [...]

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Top 5 Reasons to Become a Nurse

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My parents have agreed to pay for my university education if I give them good reasons for my choice. I know I want to become a nurse, but I need a bit of help coming up with good, convincing reasons. I think they just want me to really think things through before committing myself, KWIM? Thanks. Colette

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Hi Colette,

Yes, we absolutely know what you mean – university is expensive and if someone is going to pay your way for you, they do want to be sure you kn [...]

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Nursing School But No Time?

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I am a medical assistant with two part-time jobs. I feel if I don’t go back to college, I’ll never have the opportunity to do so. I would want to finish my career as a registered nurse and a teacher, but I don't know how to go about going back to school. I only have weekends and evenings available and a lot of the programs for nursing and teaching need day-time attention. What should I do?

PS I tried to go to a community college but that didn't work out. I need advice please! From Jayleen
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4 Ways to Afford Nursing School

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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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Why Do Nurses Need Math?

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I keep hearing about math being an important part of nursing school. A few questions: Is this true? And why? After all, what does math have to do with nursing? Do even LPNs need math? My math marks are terrible. Ginnie


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Hi Ginnie, thanks for your question.
Although basic arithmetic is used most in nursing, math skills are an important part of nursing for several reasons. Nurses, both [...]

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