Ask A Nurse
In our Ask a Nurse series, experienced nurses provide an insider look at the nursing profession by answering common questions.
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Ask a Nurse: I Want to Become a Nurse but Am Starting Later in Life. Should I Become an LPN and Then an RN?
Nursing is a rewarding and stable career choice. Choose from several options to achieve your goal when you start later in life.
Ask a Nurse: Should Nurses Be Diluting IV Push Medications?
Find out why diluting medications run the risk of poor patient outcomes and legal trouble for nurses.
Ask a Nurse: What Can I Do as a High Schooler to Get a Head Start On Becoming a Registered Nurse?
High school students can take these steps to improve their chances of admission into a nursing program and get a head start on their education.
Ask a Nurse: Will My Non-Nursing Associate Degree Transfer Toward a BSN?
Ready to go from an associate to a bachelor’s in nursing? Learn how to transfer your non-nursing associate degree to a BSN.
Ask a Nurse: What Are the Hardest Classes in Nursing School?
Nursing school consists of tough classes like pharmacology and pathophysiology. Here, nurses chime in on what you can expect when enrolling.
Ask a Nurse: How to Combat Nurse Bullying in the Workplace
Although COVID-19 is at the forefront of healthcare, bullying is still a massive problem. Here’s what you should do if you experience bullying as a new nurse.
Ask a Nurse: RN or PA program?
Would it make sense to complete an RN program first or go right into a PA program? This Ask a Nurse series explains the difference between an RN and a PA, costs for both programs, length of time to complete, and the similarities and differences between an NP and a PA.
Ask a Nurse: Can I Enroll in an MSN Program With a Non-Nursing Bachelor’s Degree?
In this article, an assistant professor of nursing discusses the types of MSN programs that admit aspiring nurses with non-nursing bachelor’s degrees.
Ask a Nurse: College vs. Technical School?
Prospective nurses can start their training at colleges or technical schools. Learn from experienced nurses which option best fits your career goals.
Ask a Nurse: What Is Personal Liability Insurance and Should I Get It?
Should I get personal liability insurance? There are many benefits to having personal liability insurance. Read on to find out the pros and cons and how to pick the right coverage.
Ask a Nurse: I Failed My BSN With Only One Semester Left. What Are My Options?
Students who fail a BSN program have options to continue to work in nursing. Check out what you can do to have a career in nursing.
Ask a Nurse: How Do I Negotiate a Higher Salary?
Want to know if you should negotiate your salary as a brand new nurse? The answer is, yes, you should! Learn here about what it means to negotiate, how to negotiate your salary, and what not to do when negotiating.
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