RN vs BSN: What Are the Main Differences Between the Two?
Registered nurse (RN) and Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) are two different key concepts in the nursing educational and professional fields. Registered nurse (RN) refers to someone that has graduated from a nursing program: an Associate…
Finishing Strong: Game Plan for Completing School and Passing the NCLEX
Anyone who has attempted to get into a nursing program has their own story of the challenges potential nurses face. For many, it begins with enrolling in school and successfully completing required prerequisite courses such as Anatomy and Pathophysiology…
From Pilot to Patient: Why I Became a Nurse
Lars-Michael Summerhays MSN, RN, serves as Lead Faculty at the Draper DDC, and is a retired Air Force Officer and pilot with a remarkable story of how he became a nurse.
Lars' Story
Military Background
For as long as I can remember I have…
What to wear to a nursing interview
Are you looking for a new job or your first nursing position, and wondering what to wear to a nursing interview? You’ve come to the right place. Interviews can be tricky, and when you want to make the right impression, it’s important to…
First Ever All-Female Utah Honor Flight
Nightingale College Collaborator Lindsay Rasmussen selected for historic trip honoring veterans. Some have the courage and fortitude to serve their country by joining the military. Others support service members through their careers. Some…
Learn All About Nursing School Accreditation and Why It Matters
The term “accreditation” definitely has a ring to it but not everyone knows what it means or why accreditation is such an important asset in the educational field. Accreditation should be one of the decisive factors in the process…
Nightingale College Announces Accreditation Status of the BSN Program
Nightingale College celebrates the initial accreditation of the baccalaureate degree nursing program by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) through June 30, 2022. With such an achievement, the College is able to offer…
Nightingale's Nursing Program is Now FULLY ACCREDITED by ACEN!
Nightingale College is proud to announce that its Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program received an initial accreditation grant from Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) through 2019. In addition, the College’s institutional…
Photo of nurse snuggling boy goes viral
What does Compassion really look like in nursing? At Nightingale College, our guiding principles are Competence, Confidence, and Compassion. We wanted to spotlight a nurse on the other side of the country who exemplified compassion in a touching…
National Nurses Week 2019 Recap
National Nurses week is an observance of Nurses and an opportunity to express gratitude for all they do. This national celebration has been going on since 1954 thanks to efforts by the American Nurses Association. In addition to President Reagan…
