It’s that time of year again when students start back to school and high school seniors begin to apply to schools to advance their education. Those considering careers in nursing should check out some of my articles on TheNursingSite.com such as assistance in selecting accredited nursing programs and searching for ways to finance their nursing education with grants, loans and scholarships. For students who are still unsure about their choices, you might want to read some of these articles Before You Decide to Become a Nurse. And for young men considering a career in nursing here are some resources just for you. Nursing is a fine and noble profession with…
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Helping Others Beome Nurses
Ask any nurse about the reasons s/he became a nurse and somewhere in that conversation will be a discussion about a passion for helping others. Additionally, nurses are also known to be passionate about helping others join the profession of nursing. Greg, the spouse of a loyal reader of this blog, recently told me about a project his wife has gotten involved in because her passion for helping others led her to help others become nurses. She has taken this passion to the global level where a team of determined people have a goal of financially assisting 5 Haitian students become nurses so they can help save lives in their…
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More About How to Become a Nurse
The shortage of nurses will not diminish due to the current recession. In fact, career opportunities for nurses will continue to rise. For many who have been laid off or face layoffs in the near future, the prospect of becoming nurses is offering hope in an otherwise dismal economic future. This offers a shred of hope to the nursing workforce which is being challenged by growing shortages. Obstacles remain unchanged however. Nursing programs in most areas of the country are still impacted and long waiting lists will become longer. This does not have to be a barrier to hope for those looking for future stable employment opportunities nor to the…
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Do You Want to Become a Nurse?
School has started again and this year’s high school juniors and seniors are preparing for their future. If you are thinking about becoming a nurse, you should read Before You Decide to Become a Nurse. There are a lot of deadlines coming up rapidly such as college applications and NET or TEAS testing arrangements. It’s also time to explore financial aid options and start the FAFSA process. Some scholarship deadlines are rapidly approaching. Be sure you have these dates on your calendar and keep them in your sight. Nursing schools are impacted and many have long waiting lists. Each year schools turn away thousands of qualified students. Make sure you…
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Attention New High School Seniors
School may be out and all you can think about is hitting the beach, but if you’re a high school student who is thinking about a career in nursing, there are some things you should be thinking about while you’re enjoying the summer sun. Most nursing programs have waiting lists. Did you know that? Well you do now. There are some that don’t but they may not be nearby or where you have always dreamed of going to college. So you’re going to have to do some investigating and serious thinking about your plans. You might have to go somewhere else or you may have to plan on an extra…