5 Reasons Not to Become a Nurse
Question: My mom is a nurse, her cousin's a nurse, and her mom's a nurse. I don't want to be a nurse, but they think I'd be great at it. It doesn't interest me and I don't like being around sick people. Please, help me convince them that this isn't the right path for me. Colleen. Answer: Dear ...
View Full AnswerWhich Nursing Jobs Don't Require Shift Work?
Question: 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 Answer: Dear Bethany, Thanks for your question. Many nursing students question their ability or ...
View Full AnswerWhat Is the Office Nursing Job Description?
Question: 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 ...
View Full AnswerTop 8 Pre-Requisites for Nursing School
Question: My daughter wants to become a nurse. She is a freshman in high school now. Iâm trying to convince her that she needs to take her sciences more seriously if she wants to get into nursing school. What types of pre-requisite courses are needed for people who want to become a nurse? Thank you for ...
View Full Answer5 Levels of Nursing?
Question: I've been doing a lot of reading about nursing school and I'm very confused. What is the difference between an LPN, an LVN, an RN, an ADN and a BSN? Is one better than the other? I'm in high school and want to be a nurse, but I can't figure out what is what. ...
View Full AnswerWhy Do Nurses Need Math?
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 Answer: Hi Ginnie, thanks for your question. Although basic arithmetic is used most in nursing, math skills ...
View Full AnswerCan I Become a Nurse at Age 50?
Question: After a long and unhappy career in business, I am ready to reinvent myself at the age of 50. Is it too late to get into nursing? I know it's a physical field but I'm in better shape than most young people I know. Answer: Hi and thanks for your question. Fifty years old? You're still young! ...
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