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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Check out previously answered questions from our experienced nurses.

Ask a Nurse: Why Did You Become a Nurse?
Nursing offers a unique set of opportunities in a variety of fields. Check out how it can be a means to an end, just like any other career.

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: I Want to Return to School. Do Nursing School Credits Expire?
Lower the financial and time investment of returning to school by transferring credits from your last program. Review several options to help achieve your goal.

Ask a Nurse: MSN Nurse Practitioner Programs Are Changing to DNP Programs by 2025. What Does This Mean for Me?
Some nursing organizations propose requiring a DNP as the entry-level education for NPs. How could this affect graduates, and who supports the change?

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: What Are the Best Scrubs for Nurses?
When you wear scrubs for 10 or more hours each day, it is crucial to choose the best scrubs for nurses. Consider these factors when you make your choice.

Ask a Nurse: What Are the Best Nursing Shoes?
A nurse’s choice in shoes can make or break a shift. When comfort is your goal, these may be the best nursing shoes.

Ask a Nurse: How Can I Study for the Next Generation 2023 NCLEX?
The NCLEX 2023 format has changed. Nursing students can consider these resources that may help their chances of passing the first time.

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 Tax Benefits Can I Claim as a Registered Nurse?
The tax laws have changed. Discover some of the tax benefits registered nurses can claim and tips for nursing students.

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: My Options If I Get Rejected From Nursing School?
Thousands of nursing school applicants are rejected each year. Persistence and these strategies raise your chances of admission with your next application.
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