The decisions you make when you are starting or furthering your nursing career can be heavily influenced by how much you earn. Figuring out how much you can make as a nurse is important for planning your education, as well as deciding in which state you will practice. Because searching for nurse salaries by state can […]
A neonatal nurse or a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse works with newborns since their birth, up until the age of two. This could mean healthy babies, as well as prematurely born babies or babies born with diseases or malformations. Neonatal nurses have various duties, from bathing, weighing and measuring the newborns, to checking […]
Pediatric nurses use their knowledge and expertise to care for children, from birth, up until their teenage years. Their responsibilities include documenting the patient’s progress and assisting the doctors with tasks such as taking patient histories, checking vital signs or administering vaccines. They have to be prepared to deal with any type of situation, like […]
Traveling nurse is a profession fit for those who like to combine work and leisure. It requires nurses to go to healthcare facilities that struggle with personnel shortage and work there for a specific amount of time. These assignments usually last from 4 to 13 weeks, during which most travel nurses perform tasks similar to […]
Whether you want to enroll in a BDN program to start your nursing career or you want to advance in your career by enlisting in a bridge RN-to-BSN program, you have to be very considerate when selecting the nursing school you will apply to. This choice may prove difficult for those who are at the […]
There are countless reasons why you should pursue a career in nursing. Nursing is not just an emotionally rewarding profession, it can also be a financially rewarding if you are willing to put in the effort required to advance in your career. There are a few paths that you can take in order to enter […]
Is there a nurse in your life who deserves a nice Christmas gift? Or maybe you’re a nurse yourself and looking for gift ideas for your coworkers, friends, your manager or even something to pamper yourself? Then you’re in the right place. We asked everybody at Nightingale College what’s on their wishlist and we’ve put […]
Today, the majority of the interprofessional medical team, from social workers and pharmacists to physical therapists, already have a minimum bachelor education. So having more and more BSN-prepared nurses is only a natural progression within the field. This does not mean that ADN nurses are not competent. It only means that the needed attributes and […]
The differences between RNs with an ADN degree and RNs with a BSN degree have been the subject of an ongoing debate that has lasted for years. Putting aside the extra cost and time it takes to finish a bachelor’s program, with the clear benefits that the degree offers such as higher nursing positions and […]
Choosing a career in nursing is not an easy decision. No big career decision in life comes without a bit of research about the opportunities that a certain job might provide. Globally, 75% of people put job security above all else when choosing a new position, according to studies. This makes job security as important, […]
Being successful in the health care industry means committing to constantly learn and improve your skills and education. A nursing career is full of stepping stones and the key is to find out which steps are better choices for your career. This is why both beginner and experienced nurses are looking for a way to […]
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) is a gateway into a professional registered nurse (or RN) career and a great solution to take the next step in your career if you are an RN without a BSN degree. Although some of you already work as RNs without having this degree, deciding to get […]
The exciting thing about a career in nursing is that it provides a huge variety of roles and career options, which means that you’ll never get bored working in this rewarding field. Whether you’re at the start of your career and wondering what you can do with a BSN, or you’re a mid-career professional starting […]
A BSN is a Bachelor Degree in Nursing that prepares you for a career as a registered nurse (RN), but also qualifies you for a series of responsibilities and roles that a regular RN is not qualified to do. There are two types of BSN program: the full-time BDN program, dedicated to students who don’t […]
Congratulations on being part of the esteemed profession of nursing! Not everyone can fulfill the duties and responsibilities nurses endure on a daily basis, that test not only their competencies but their emotional stability. As the top trusted profession, nursing yields many rewards and embodies selflessness and compassion, two ideal characteristics each nurse is encouraged […]
Nowadays, most nursing schools want you to have a basic set of skills and theoretical knowledge before admission. To get into a top nursing program, you must gain a number of academic credits in core General Education subjects, such as English, Statistics, and Human Anatomy, in the form of prerequisite courses. Like Nightingale, some colleges […]
If you found your ideal job working as a Registered Nurse, it might be time to think about how to solidify and advance your nursing career. You’ll not only have a bigger sense of accomplishment, but the benefits will be worth the struggle. Keep reading to find out all the advantages that a BSN degree […]
Are you an aspiring nurse or a full-time registered nurse who wants to take on new responsibilities and improve your outcomes? If you feel like going back to school for a traditional course would take too much of your time, perhaps you should consider an online nursing program. Nowadays, many nursing colleges include online courses […]
What kind of nurse hairstyle do you use? Simply pony? Messy bun? Three-second twist and clip? Although requirements about keeping hair off the collar vary by employer, wearing your hair up as a nurse is generally a good idea for the following reasons: Safety issue Wearing your hair down as a nurse can be a […]
Nestled in Pocatello, Idaho, scrapbook-loving and kayaking enthusiast Brooke Forney joined Nightingale College in December 2016. As an adjunct faculty member at Nightingale College and now NCLEX Success Coach, Brooke has the opportunity to not only share her nursing knowledge with our learners but provides individualized NCLEX coaching to help learners build the confidence needed […]
The Nightingale blog consists of articles ranging from nursing school anxiety to test taking tips and career development. With the help of all departments, especially Learner Advising and Life Resources (LALR), we can write on a variety of topics that benefit our learners, graduates, and even users who happen to land on our blog. But […]
