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Dear Counselor,
I am going to nursing school in Texas. I will graduate with my bachelor's of science in nursing next year, I hope! Anyway, I’m not very interested in working in hospitals as much as I am in outreach, such as with an organization like the Red Cross. I’m not sure if I want to work in disasters in other countries, but I would like to help other Americans for sure. Can you help me to figure out what I can do next and what I should do following graduation? Thanks, Tanya.
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What does it take to be a psychiatric nurse?
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I want to be a psychiatric nurse. I know that I have to do the whole nursing school thing, but can I go straight into psych nursing after that or do I have to work in something like med-surg for a while? I really don’t want to. Thanks, Jonah.
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Dear Jonah,
Becoming a nurse can mean many things to many people. Some are drawn to working in
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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 Nurses Cope with All the Responsibility?
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Dear Nurse Counselor,
I’m applying to nursing school next year to be an RN. I didn’t really know what I wanted to do until I had to go to the hospital and saw what type of work the nurses did. What scares me though is the responsibility. What if you make a mistake? Charlotte
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Dear Charlotte,
Congratulations on your decision to go to nursing school. You’ll have a full load of school ahead of you, but it will be worth it in the end.
Nurses do have a lot
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6 Nursing Magazines to Consider Reading
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Dear Counselor,
As a gift for graduating from nursing school, my mother wants to give me a subscription to a nursing magazine. I’ve seen a few different nursing magazines over the past couple of years, but what would be the best one in your opinion. If it makes a difference, I just graduated as an RN. Thanks so much. Rebbeka
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Dear Rebbeka,
What a great gift your mom is offering you. Nursing journals are an important part of continuing education, which is es
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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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Worth Applying to Nursing Schools in Washington State?
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Dear Counselor. I live on the west coast and will be applying to different nursing schools in Washington State. What steps should I take to increase my chances of becoming a nurse there? Are there nursing jobs available? Would I be better off going to school somewhere else or even online? Thanks, Evan
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Hi Evan,
Nursing schools don’t vary too much from state to state. Students in
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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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Are the Best Careers in the Public or Private Sector?
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After 12 years in the Army, I am interested in working in the public or government sectors. My friends and fellow classmates are telling me that the best people work for the private sector. You have worked in both areas. What do you think? Sorry to put you on the spot like this. Hank
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I just read a great blog on PBS
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