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Along with the medical field in general, the role of a nurse underwent significant changes over the course of the 20th century, as the field professionalized and the duties of a nurse…
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Nursing scholarships, grants, and other financial aid are a necessity for financing an RN or BSN program. Let's face it, nursing school is expensive. Between rising tuition, textbooks, flashcards, clinical scrubs, and…
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An important component of good blogging is telling stories and/or informing the reader. So it's not surprising that some of the best such writing comes from nurse bloggers. Why? Because they've been…
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One of the greatest dangers facing worldwide public health is the global nursing shortage that faces not only the Third World, but many major world powers as well. Nurses are the first…
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Over 2.5 million nurses are practicing nationwide, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), making nursing the largest workforce within the U.S. healthcare industry. And even that number might not be…
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The Breakdown: NP vs. DNP
Nursing - medicine in general, really - is full of letters. ASN, BSN, MSN, DNP; LPN, RN, PA, NP; FNP, WWF, OPP, QWERTY - and unless you’re a very experienced nurse, you…
Complete Guide to Becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner
One of the qualities that make for great Registered Nurses is a passion for treating patients. Obviously, everyone in healthcare treats patients in some way or another, but the defining trait of…
Best 50+ Nursing Podcasts for 2018
Podcasts are an excellent way for working professional nurses to stay current on topics that interest them - especially when your schedule doesn't leave a lot of time for reading the nursing…
50 Best Nursing Careers Based on Salary and Demand
Along with the medical field in general, the role of a nurse underwent significant changes over the course of the 20th century, as the field professionalized and the duties of a nurse…
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"Were there none who were discontented with what they have, the world would never reach anything better." -Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing In the world of Nursing, several factors impact…
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Medical shows have been a staple of TV since the earliest days of the medium - after all, nothing's more dramatic than literal life or death situations. From City Hospital (the first…
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Many nurses acquire work experience before they enter a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program; traditionally, nurses have begun working as an RN with just an associate’s degree or hospital diploma,…
What Financial Aid Can I Get for an Online RN to BSN Program?
Colleges and universities treat online RN to BSN degrees as regular undergraduate degrees, with very few differences in the ways that students can receive financial support. Financial Aid for nursing students is…
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What’s the Real Total Cost of an Online RN to BSN Program?
The total cost is the bottom line, let's face it. When deciding which college is the best fit, sure, you may want to compare a few different options. You might think of…
The 50 Best Residential Accelerated BSN Programs 2018
In today’s challenging job market, an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) second-degree program allows anyone with a Bachelor’s degree the ability to make a relatively quick transition to a profession…
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A career in nursing is one of the most sought after degrees with a growing demand for skilled, trained and degreed professionals. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is forecasting the demand for…
What Prerequisites Do I need for a Residential Accelerated BSN Program?
For students wanting to take advantage of a residential accelerated BSN program, the secret is having the right prerequisites already out of the way. The goal of these accelerated programs is to…
Is an Accelerated Nursing Degree a Good Option?
Careers in nursing are currently one of the most consistent growing occupations in the country. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects this field to grow 16% from 2014 to 2024, much…
