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My wife is in the military and we have to move around a bit. I want to get into nursing because it’s pretty portable but money is tight. I was wondering if there was any help through the military, maybe with military nursing, a nursing scholarship or something? I want to be an LPN, if that makes a difference. Thomas
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Dear Thomas,
Life as a military spouse can be difficult when your profession isn’t portable, so choosing something like nur [...]
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Ever since I was young, I wanted to be a nurse and I’ve been working hard to be able to do that. I’m a junior, now getting ready to make my applications to a few different nursing schools in Texas. But, two years ago, I was arrested for drug possession and someone told me this means I can’t be an RN or an LPN. It’s all I have ever wanted to do. Is this true? Katelynne
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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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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 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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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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