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Mar 23, 2015 | 12:00 pm
Many future nurses wonder what field of health care to specialize in and where to start. For those interested in the quickest route to becoming licensed to work as a nurse, practical nursing programs may prove worthwhile. With only slightly longer than a one-year time commitment to graduate, the goal of practical nursing programs is to provide students with the training and skills necessary to enter the healthcare field as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Practical Nursing Education Practical nursing programs can be found in vocational schools and community colleges mainly. A high school diploma or GED is required before... Read more...
Mar 23, 2015 | 11:00 am
While some nurses know exactly which field or population they’re called to serve, not all start out with a clear vision. And it’s easy to see why: According to DiscoveringNursing.com, there are at least 104 different nursing careers! If you’ve felt called to nursing, but don’t know which specialty fits you best, categorizing the different nursing careers can help draw out your life calling. People, Place or Specialty Some nurses first discovered their specialty by identifying with a specific age group, place of work or type of medical specialty. The “People” category describes a certain population with which you might... Read more...
Mar 23, 2015 | 10:00 am
Some people envy the high earning potential, flexible work schedule and other amazing benefits a career in healthcare has to offer, but the reality of nursing is often much different than what is imagined. Nursing is one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and surveys show nurses are among the most trusted professionals out there. So what goes on behind the scenes of this time-honored profession? Reality of Nursing #1: Flexible schedules don’t mean easy work hours If you’re feeling drawn to a career that offers nontraditional hours, this... Read more...
Mar 23, 2015 | 9:00 am
Regardless of whether you see yourself working in a reputable 5-star luxury hotel or resort, or providing your services in a national tourist board, earning a tourism and hospitality management degree will prepare you to fill management positions. Tourism and hospitality management degree place a strong emphasis on management and business. Most schools design their bachelor’s degree program in tourism and hospitality management for total flexibility and career opportunity. As an applicant, you will need to take the introductory courses, which will cover a wide spectrum of career fields and subjects. Then, you will need to choose two specializations in... Read more...
Mar 23, 2015 | 8:00 am
Because there are so many different branches of human resources and duties included, the experiences can be vast. Human Resources deal with all types of people and their needs within a company. They deal with the needs of the company itself. This can be administrative personnel needs; bookkeeping, scheduling, and planning conferences and meetings, or payroll and benefits. It also includes critical thinking and problem solving within the company and its employees. According to U.S.News, the human resources department is not there to be the employee’s advocate. Furthermore, it states that they are there to serve the needs of the... Read more...
Mar 22, 2015 | 12:00 pm
Pursuing a degree in Hospitality Management means you will learn a great deal about hotel operations. One of the primary specialties for those with a Hospitality Management Degree is that of Hotel Management. With that in mind, if you choose to become a Hotel Manager; you must learn the ins and outs of all aspects of hotel operations. Key Courses (The Basics of Day to Day Operations) Key courses for students in a general Hospitality Management program are designed to prepare future Hotel Managers for successful day-to-day hotel operations. Standard business centered classes are incorporated into the program, along with... Read more...
Mar 22, 2015 | 11:00 am
Due to the decade-long nursing shortage, we’ve heard how easy it is to find nursing jobs for years, but is this still the case, or do new graduates face new challenges? Depending on level of education, work location and medical specialty, some new grads struggle to enter the field while others continue to find nursing jobs easily. Let’s take a look at what research shows about nursing job prospects both now and in the future. Harder to Find Nursing Jobs? Not for Long Some say the nursing field is almost saturated. Both a 2012 Bloomberg article and a study from... Read more...
Mar 22, 2015 | 10:00 am
Many nurses start their academic journey wondering which path to take between getting a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) or earning a two-year degree and starting work sooner. With the growing expectation that nurses will increase their level of education, the choice seems clearer—in 2010 the Institute of Medicine called for 80 percent of nurses to hold a bachelor’s degree by 2020—but the path is not without its obstacles. While common road blocks keep some nurses from getting a BSN, there are ways to overcome them. Keep reading! Nursing Faculty Shortage You might wonder how a faculty shortage could... Read more...
Mar 22, 2015 | 9:00 am
If you’re new to this topic, HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which was enacted by Congress in 1996. A large part of the law developed privacy rules in regards to health records and data security for patients in health care settings. While the law is important to patients and health care workers alike, HIPAA for nurses has had career changing effects. The Effect of HIPPA for Nurses At the time it passed, many nurses already felt overloaded and realized this meant more paperwork and procedural changes. According to The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, nurses... Read more...
Mar 22, 2015 | 8:00 am
When people consider a career in nursing, one of the first questions they ask is, “How many hours do nurses work?” Of course the answer changes depending on whether nurses work full-time or part-time hours, the amount of overtime they pursue and their position requirements. Nursing Hours and Shifts In most cases, full-time nurses are scheduled to work between 36 and 40 hours per week, but how they arrange those hours can vary. For example, American Journal of Nursing notes that the 12-hour shift is largely replacing the 8-hour shift in nursing, especially in the hospital setting. While this may... Read more...
