Question:
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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Why Do Nurses Need Math?
What Are the States’ Nursing CEU Requirements?
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I’ve heard about CEUs and the number of hours it can take. Do all states require registered nurses to do continuing education?
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Surprisingly, the number of credits (or hours) for nurses to keep up their continuing education varies between the states. Some require many, others don’t require any at all. The best bet is to contact the board of nursing in the state in which you
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Can I Work in All States With My Nursing License?
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I would like to be an LPN and am trying to get into nursing school. I want to be able to travel because I have family all over the United States. My plan is to work in one state and then move to another when I’ve been in one place too long. My nursing license is ok in all states, right? Natasha
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Hi Natasha,
That’s a plan with a lot of variety – but if you want to experience the taste of different parts of the United States, working in the various states is not
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M.D. Wants to Earn Public Health Degree
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I’m a medical doctor (MD), but I want to get a degree in public health. How can I get that degree?
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Hi Doctor, welcome to the site. You ask a good question because public health is a big field now, with a lot of need for qualified health care practitioners, be they doctors, like you, or nurses.
There are a few different degrees available in the public health field, so which o
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