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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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What Is the Office Nursing Job Description?

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I would like to be a nurse and I want to know what a nursing job description is for someone who works in a doctor’s office or clinic. I’m not interested in working in a hospital. Also, do I have to have an RN to do this or can I have an LPN? What is the salary? Thanks, Amanda

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Dear Amanda,

Thanks for your questions and let’s see if we can answer them for you.

Doctors’ offices and clinics often need people with a nursing license in order to run their offi [...]

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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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Online Nursing Degrees and Clinical Experience

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If you want to earn your online nursing degree, do you have to go to college or technical school first? Can you just start online from the beginning and do your clinicals at a nearby hospital if they allow it?

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The world of online education has opened up the world to people who may otherwise not have had an opportunity to go to college. Even programs like nursing provide a significant [...]

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