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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Can I Be a Nurse If I Am Afraid of Blood?
Here is a great question about becoming a nurse: Hi! Firstly I would like to thank you for making such a great website!!! I’ve had so much trouble finding a place where I can ask about nursing from a real nurse! I am currently in the last year of high school, and I am thinking […]
Are Nursing Licenses Valid for Other States if I Move?
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 […]
Can’t Pass NCLEX, forgot all my nursing material, and don’t know what to do? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, Here is another ask me a question and this question comes from Anju: “I passed nursing in my country for 15 years now i am still at home. I’ve forgot all my nursing contents and failed nclex what should i do to pass nclex rn?” Anju, sorry to hear about your situation. The NCLEX […]
Nursing Is So Fast Paced-How Will I Make It? I’m a Perfectionist?
Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question” and it comes from Nurse 2 Be and here is what they asked: “Hey Sarah, I am currently a nursing freshman entering Nursing 3. I always seem to be the slowest at care plan writing. I always feel as though my assessments are broken (patient leaves […]
Want to Be a Nurse But I Hate Burns & Wounds?
Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question” and this one comes from Farah and here is what she ask: “Hello, Im a Nursing Major (can’t wait til i become a Registered Nurse RN) and looooooooove the nursing field, there just one problem…… When I see bad wounds or injuries, I squinge..What do I […]
iSeach paper–Why Did You Pick Nursing? How Many Years Did It Take You To Complete It?
Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question” and this questions comes from Shay and here is what she asked: “I am doing my isearch paper on nursing and needing to interview or asked questions to someone and i was wondering if you could help me out. why did you want to be in […]
What Nursing is Like | I Want to Be a Nurse, But What’s It Like? | Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question” and this one comes from Maddie and here is what was asked: “Hi, My name is maddie i really want to enter the career of nursing to become a Nurse, but i have no way of knowing what its truely like. i have been to a […]
Is Giving Shots (Needle Sticks) as a Nurse Hard?
Hey Everyone, I hope everyone’s week is going good….it’s almost Friday! I received another “ask me a question” and this question comes from Tracey and here is what she asked: “Hi I am just beginning to register for my prerequisites and take the assessment exams so that I can get on the waiting list for […]
Can Certified Medical Assistants Travel in Their Job?
Hello Everyone, I got my second “Ask Me a Question”….woohoo keep it up every one! I am loving it! This question comes from Sheryl and here is what she asked: “Hello I love your web site. This is the first time I have visited. My question is can Certified Medical Assistants Travel Too? Thanks is […]