Can I Become a Nurse With a Class C Misdemeanor?

Hey Everyone! I had a great question regarding problems with prior issues with the law, and how that may affect the chances of becoming a nurse. Here is the question: Hello hello, I am so excited about becoming a Registered Nurse RN. I’ve currently been applying to a couple different programs, but i am worried about [...]

Are Nursing Licenses Valid for Other States if I Move? Registered Nurse RN

Are Registered Nurse RN nursing licenses valid for every state? Or are they only valid for the state you live in? This is a great question that I was recently asked. Here is the full question: I will be moving to California after I graduate nursing school in December 09, I currently live in Illinois. Do [...]

Are Nclex Review Guides, Software, and Books Worth It? Registered Nurse RN

Hello Everyone, I had a great question regarding passing the Nclex! As I promised, I will try to catch up with all of the questions, and once I get caught up, I will try and answer more =). Anyway, here is the question regarding studying for the Nclex and getting licensed: Hi Sarah, Congratulations on [...]

How to Pass HESI and ATI Exams in Nursing School

Your nursing school is making you take the HESI (mid-curricular) or ATI exams and you have to score a certain score on it in order to stay in the program. The test covers everything you have learned up to that point….so your whole nursing career is pretty much riding on the dreadful test. Does this situation [...]