Hello all, I am 30 years old, married, and a mother of 3. I know it sounds cliché but I have wanted to be a nurse for the majority of my life. I have an Associates in Biology, and am 10 classes away from my BS in Public Health. I am in California and all […]
Nursing Questions
Nursing Questions: It is common for potential nursing students (and new graduate nurses) to have many questions about the field of nursing. This section contains our database of articles which seek to answer common questions about the profession. Overall, nursing is a wonderful profession and there are so many specialties and fields of nursing, so that just about any type of person could find something they enjoy doing. If you'd like to find common questions and answers about being a nurse, feel free to search our archive below.
Nursing Care Plan for Cerebral Palsy
Hi this is an amazing site! I love it. Can you please assist with a care plan for a child with cerebral palsy, with spastic movements. -Tina This question was asked in the nursing forum section. If you want to view a video tutorial on how to construct a care plan in nursing school, please […]
Graduating from Nursing School | I Need Some Tips to Help Make me a Good Nurse
So I have finally done what felt like the impossible, I’m graduating from nursing school in May. I was wondering if everyone could give me some tips on how to be a good nurse. I don’t want to mess up and I want to be a great advocate for my patients but I know I […]
Can I still get into Nursing School & a Nursing Job with a Class A Misdemeanor?
I am planning to go to nursing school and eventually be employed here in Utah. However I am concerned about a Class A Misdemeanor conviction that remains on my record. It is 12 yrs. old and there is no re-offense. I am wondering if this would be an issue in being admitted into nursing school […]
Is Health Care Reform Hurting your Job as a Nurse?
I have noticed that since health care reform has taken place more and more hospitals are cutting staffing and laying off people. Just last week I heard about a hospital laying off many of their workers (some were nurses) due to Obamacare. They say it is because of Medicare reimbursements being down and this is […]
Can a Non-Nursing Staff Administer EpiPen? | Wisconsin Nursing License Question
I may be accompanying a group of students on an outdoor education field trip in Wisconsin. I have two questions with regard to scope of practice: 1. Do I need to have a Wisconsin nursing license to cover these 50 hours or so while we are in Wisconsin? 2. In Illinois non-nursing staff are allowed […]
Afraid of Being Jobless after Nursing School
Looks like I might not get into the school I was planning to attend for my BSN and now I don’t know whether to go to a local community college for an Associates-RN because of the fear of not getting a job because I don’t have a BSN. I really want to be a nurse […]
Will I need to Wear a Back Brace as a Nurse?
I know this may be a really random question but will I need to buy a back brace for when I start working as a nurse. I know a nurse who is fairly young (about 35 years old) and she where a back brace to help “save” her back. Are they really helpful and are they […]
Can an LVN be employed as ADON in a nursing home?
Is an LVN allowed to hold a position as ADON in a Texas nursing home? This questions was asked in the Nursing Forum Section. -Debra
I already have a Masters in Human Services and would like to change Careers and become an RN
Hi, I already have a Masters in Human Services and would like to change careers and become an RN, should I get an Associate in Nursing or a Bachelor. -Ange
Can a Single Mom of 3 Kids Make it Through Nursing School and Am I too Old for Nursing School?
I have always wanted to be a registered nurse since I was a teenager. But life happened. I got married then divorced. I have three kids who are ages 6,8, and 12 years old. I am also 39 years old. I am a single mom. I work full-time and am the main provider for my […]
What are Nursing School Clinicals Like? Do You Get Paid for Clinicals?
I am currently a freshmen in my second semester finishing my pre-requisites before I apply to nursing school. I will apply to the nursing program the last semester of my sophomore year. So EXCITED!! I was wondering what clinicals were like in nursing school? Like what do you get to do, how are the hours, […]
12 (Twelve) Hour Nursing Shifts | Are they Hard to Work & What are their Benefits Compared to 8 Hour Shifts?
Some nursing student have anxiety about working 12 hours shifts. The thought of working 7a-7p or 7p-7a is very daunting to them. They sometimes wonder how they will be able to work 12 hours shifts without passing out from exhaustion by the end of their day. Many nurses love their 12 hour work shifts and would not […]
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) | What is an Associates Degree in Nursing?
A nursing degree can offer students many wonderful opportunities to enter the medical field. Nurses are one of the most sought after professionals in the medical field. With the field of nursing holding so much promise over the next decade, it is no wonder why so many students are choosing to attend school to become […]
Nursing License Suspended | How to Get Nursing License Reinstated
There are more reasons than one that nurses can get their licenses suspended. It is very important that nursing professionals exercise the highest level of professionalism and honesty inside and outside of their professional settings. In the event nurses have their licenses suspended, there are certain measures that they can take to have their licenses reinstated. Reasons […]
Second Degree Nursing Programs | What are Second Degree BSN Nursing Programs?
Nursing is one of the fastest growing fields in the industry. With a 22% increase in nursing position expected through the year 2018, many professionals are choosing to make drastic career moves by leaving their current careers and entering the nursing field. Nursing is one of the safest industries so many are choosing to earn […]
Is Nursing Right for Me? How to know if Nursing is the Career for You
Should I Choose Nursing? Is Nursing a Good Career? Is nursing right for me? Nursing is a popular career choice among many individuals. Before you decide to pick a career in your life, you must find out what you enjoy doing. If you pick a career based on just salary and what other people think you […]
Nurses Don’t Get Breaks?
Do nurses get breaks on the job? Or do nurses work relentlessly for hours and hours with no lunch breaks? Truth be told, nurses often go without breaks. I know I’ve worked 8-9 hours straight before with no time for a break. And I seem to recall at least one 12 hour shift where I basically […]
9 Frequently Asked Questions About the Nursing Career
Before most students decide to attend nursing school they wonder how it will be working as a nurse (hours, difficulty, salary, schedule) and if it is a career that fits their personality. Becoming a registered nurse can be one of the most rewarding careers a person can choose. However, it is important the potential nurse researches […]
Do You Need a Bachelor’s Degree to Be a Trauma Nurse?
Trauma nurses provide care for patients experiencing emergency medical situations. These specialized nurses must be prepared to handle any medical situation before the diagnosis has been made regarding the nature of the disease or injury. They provide their specialized services in emergency rooms and other environments with chaotic situations. Trauma nursing also tend to earn […]
How to Become a Perioperative Nurse?
Perioperative nurses often have a fascinating career. It can be very rewarding and some nurses find this type of nursing more rewarding than regular floor nursing. Perioperative nurses can often work in a slightly more relaxed atmosphere, depending on where you work. In fact, a couple of my friends moved from a cardiac floor to do perioperative […]
Thinking of Becoming a Registered Nurse: How to Volunteer or Shadow?
Are you thinking of becoming a registered nurse, but you aren’t sure if you’d really like it? Or maybe you are in high school and you are considering entering a nursing program, yet you’d like to get a little experience and see what the actual job is like. If this is the case, what can […]
Can Shy Or Introverted People Succeed In Nursing?
We all have different personality traits. Some of us are shy, while others are gregarious. Some of us are introverts who prefer our solitude (spend lots of time reading and thinking deeply about life), while others are extroverts who prefer to be stimulated by the outside world, frequently engaging in social events, networking, texting, etc. […]
Can a Person Who is Shy, Panicky, and Introverted be a Nurse?
Hey Everyone, I hope every one’s Friday is going well. It is so gloomy and rainy here….but I’m trying to make the best of it. I received another “ask me a question” and this one comes from Kim Friend and here is what she asked: “Hi, I have always been interested in the health field […]
Should Nurses Know How to Convert Grams to Grains?
Hello Everyone, So many times nursing students get frustrated when it comes to learning how to do the conversions. At first, I was so overwhelmed and I had a hard time learning. However, after lots of practice I eventually became very comfortable doing conversions, and from that point on I never struggled with them again. […]
Stress Management for Nurses | How to Handle Stress as a New Nurse?
There is no secret that nurses make very lucrative salaries, but the salaries that nurses make come with a great deal of stress. Nurses work long hours and handle difficult situations on a daily basis. Nurses must have the ability to handle the daily stressors that they encounter because patients and other medical professionals depend […]
DUI & Nursing School | Can I Become a Nurse if I Had a DUI Before?
For many people the dream of attending nursing school to become nurses is closer than they could have ever imagined. Attending nursing school is a prestigious opportunity to gain useful knowledge that can be used in the nursing profession. Some worry that a past DUI can hinder their opportunity to enter nursing school and becoming a […]
Legal for a Hospital to Post Your Name, Title, and Degree for Patients and Staff Members to See?
I received an “ask me a question” from Elda. The question was the following: Is it Legal for a Hospital to Post Your Name, Title, and Degree for Patients and Staff Members to See? First of all, thank you Elda for your question. This question is more of a legal question for a legal person […]
My Biggest Fear Working as a Registered Nurse RN in a Hospital or Medical Office
I am almost caught up on questions, but I had another great question regarding working as a registered nurse: Hey Sarah, What is your biggest fear working as a Registered Nurse RN? Is there anything you constantly worry about while working? Just curious. Deb Thanks so much for your question Deb. I think all people […]
The Positive and Negative Things about Being a Registered Nurse
Since I have been an registered nurse for almost a year, I have been able to see the positive and negative things/aspects of being an registered nurse. However, just like with any other job there are positive and negative things associated with them. Here is a little break down of how my first year has […]