Getting an online degree in nursing isn’t as difficult as you might first suspect. Our recent technological boom has changed the way we do almost everything today, and graduating from nursing college is not exempt. In fact, what was once only available outside of the neighborhood, out of town or out of state is now [...]
After enrolling into nursing school and participating in a few clinical rounds, you might start to feel overwhelmed. That’s a normal reaction to a career as challenging as nursing. Here, we want to offer a few words of advice so you’ll stay in school and gain employment in one of the nation’s most rewarding careers. [...]
Distance-learning is one of the most inexpensive methods of obtaining a quality nursing education. And through the application of so many new info-gadgets, it’s bound to become even more inexpensive. It’s additionally bound to become more effective, more convenient, and more immediate. This puts the nursing student in an advantageous position since traditional methods tend [...]
More and more LPN nurses (Licensed Practical Nurses) seek out BSN (Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing) opportunities for a number of attractive reasons. The first and foremost reason is job opportunity. The current nation is suffering from a nursing shortage and statistics show BSN nurses have an employment advantage over CNAs (certified nursing assistants) [...]
A rapidly aging population and a veteran nursing force nearing retirement are two of the biggest contributors to our nation’s current nursing shortage. In as little as three to four years from now, we’ll witness this shortage peak do one of two things: (1) wreak havoc across the health industry or (2) spur the biggest [...]
Nursing school rankings compare institutions using criteria described in the U.S. News & World Report and NIH Research Funding. As an individual interested in pursuing an online nursing degree, you must use nursing school rankings as a tool in paring down your choices. Schools with high rankings are generally higher quality schools, and although rankings [...]
The NCLEX, or National Council Licensure Examination, tests the basic understanding of nursing practice and knowledge. In order to get a nursing license, students must pass this exam after completing a nursing program. Passing the exam is the only way an individual can transition from student to practicing professional.
Types of NCLEX and Their Requirements
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If you’re already working as an CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), you already know that you’re working at an entry level position and that you have a tremendous opportunity to move up in your existing nursing career. Becoming an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) is the perfect start to climbing the nursing career the ladder, especially since [...]
A rapidly aging population and a veteran nursing force nearing retirement are two of the biggest contributors to our nation’s current nursing shortage. In as little as three to four years from now, we’ll witness this shortage peak do one of two things: (1) wreak havoc across the health industry or (2) spur the biggest [...]
It is very important that you apply to accredited nursing colleges and universities in your quest of becoming a professional nurse. Nursing school accreditation indicates whether a nursing program conforms to specific quality standards set forth by the US Department of Education (or one of the other organizations that accredit nursing schools). And since a [...]