Medical
Mar 31, 2015 | 11:00 am
A Nurse Practitioner is a licensed medical professional who works alongside a physician or Medical Doctor to provide basic health care in the office as well as hospital settings. Nurse Practitioner is a growing medical field that allows patients and consumers to make a broader choice in who will be their primary care physician. Nurse Practitioner School Education In order to become a Nurse Practitioner, one must complete a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing and continue to the Masters Study in the Nurse Practitioner emphasis. Things you’ll learn in a Nurse Practitioner school include many of the same things an early... Read more...
Mar 24, 2015 | 11:00 am
If you’ve considered becoming a nurse, but hold a non-nursing degree, an accelerated nursing program could be exactly what you need to catch up on credits and transition into a nursing career quickly. So how does an accelerated nursing program work? Basically, programs are designed to build upon previous learning experience and offer the quickest route to licensure for those who hold a degree in a non-nursing field. College counselors help students determine, which prerequisites and nursing classes are needed to fulfill the degree requirements. Courses are then taken full time, often without breaks between sessions. Upon completion, students receive... Read more...
Mar 24, 2015 | 10:00 am
If you’ve decided to become a nurse, the next natural step is to apply to nursing school. This path will look different depending on if you start as a first-time nursing student or if you already hold a non-nursing degree and pursue nursing as a second career . Let’s take a look at what you need to apply to nursing school in both scenarios. Undergraduate Nursing Student After earning a high school diploma or GED, you can apply to nursing degree programs such as an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN/ADN), which takes two years to complete or a Bachelor... Read more...
Mar 24, 2015 | 9:00 am
At first glance they all seem similar: You can become an RN whether you earn an associate degree in nursing at a community college, a diploma from a hospital training program or a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at a senior college or university. After completing any of these programs, you become eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), notes the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which earns you the title of licensed RN. So besides length of time, how does an associate degree in nursing differ from other degrees? There are a couple key differences... Read more...
Mar 24, 2015 | 8:00 am
With all the different types of nursing education available, many students wonder what they can learn from vocational nursing programs. While the time to completion may only take one year (or slightly longer), the goal of the vocational nursing program is to prepare graduates for entry-level positions as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) who can work in most areas of general healthcare. Type of Nursing Education According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), vocational nursing programs are often found in technical schools, community colleges and hospitals, instructing students in the following areas: •Nursing science •Biology •Pharmacology During their preparation,... Read more...
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 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...
