Nurses make it their mission to help as many people as possible. They spend every minute on the job in service of others – healing them and trying to make some of the most challenging times the patients have to go through less daunting. But there will likely come a time when the long hours, […]
Trauma nursing is no walk in the park. And it’s not for the faint of heart, either. It’s a dynamic and stressful environment where patients with critical and life-threatening injuries come seeking help. From people who’ve been in car accidents to individuals who were shot were stabbed – no injury is unheard of in the […]
There are many different ways to build a nursing career. Some will have you enter the workforce in a reasonably short time; others will take longer but come with their own set of benefits. For aspiring nurses who want to start working as soon as possible, the Licensed Practical Nurse route might be of particular […]
The paths to a nursing career are numerous and diverse. Are you fresh out of high school and you already know that you want to become a Registered Nurse? There are multiple ways for you to achieve this goal. Did you start off as a CNA or LPN to “test the waters” and are now […]
Have you been working as a nurse for some time and are you starting to feel like it’s time to move ahead in your career? At the same time, are you having reservations about going back to school and going through the lengthy and costly process of getting a degree from scratch? If you already […]
You thrive on helping others. The most rewarding thing you can think of is saving someone’s life. You want your career to directly impact people’s well being. It sounds like you have found your calling. It’s why you chose nursing. This is where things get slightly complicated. With hundreds of options at your fingertips and […]
For almost three decades, hospitals across the US have been able to seek Magnet recognition – a coveted yet very exclusive honor that speaks to the organization’s preeminence in nursing. Holding this prestigious designation awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is essentially the gold standard of nursing excellence. While all hospitals aim to […]
When it comes to nursing, education does not stop when you take your last exam or complete the last challenging clinical rotation. Scrubs may have replaced the textbooks, but for as long as you’re an RN, regardless of your nursing level or years of experience, there will always be a way to become better. You […]
The potential for professional advancement is a vital characteristic of any career, and nursing is no exception. No matter how much you love your job and how rewarding you find it, there’s a chance you’ll feel stuck doing the same thing for years on end. That’s why, as a Registered Nurse, it’s comforting to know […]
In the nursing world, it’s being acknowledged more and more how big of a step forward for your career pursuing a BSN degree is. Contemplating the idea of going back to school has many ramifications you need to consider – few of them are as pressing as finding an RN-to-BSN program that’s not only good […]
You have worked as a Registered Nurse for a while and now you know, beyond any shadow of a doubt that helping people and saving lives is your calling. The desire to improve healthcare simply runs through your veins. Being by the patients’ side when they need you most is why you became a nurse […]
Are you a new grad or a seasoned professional? Are you drafting your first-ever nursing resume, or are you looking to upgrade your older one? Regardless of the situation, as long as you are on the job market in the healthcare industry, you need a resume that stands out to give you an edge against […]
Registered Nurses and Licenced Practical Nurses have a fair amount of things in common. Both professions are invaluable to the healthcare industry and LPNs, just as much as RNs, play a great role in saving lives, helping millions of people, and making patient care a little better every day. While both career paths share this […]
There are many nursing degrees, levels, and credentials – so many that at times it can get overwhelming trying to make sense of all of them. That’s why we have put together this complete guide to the nursing hierarchy, carefully explaining all the nursing degrees you may come across in your research. Whether you’re at […]
To be or not to be… certified. Many nurses ask themselves that question. Over one million Registered Nurses have decided that yes, certification is the way to go. And if more than one third of the nursing workforce agrees on this, they are likely onto something. Seeking nursing certification can be a great way to […]
One of the many wonderful things about the nursing field is its versatility. Yes, nursing careers all spring from the same desire to help people and save lives. But from there, what emerges is a spider web of career paths and job opportunities – an intricate and diverse collection of possibilities to leave your mark […]
Nursing is a career path that brings care and healing to the lives of millions of people, as well as high levels of satisfaction to the healthcare professionals themselves. It comes with reasonably high salaries, good benefits, and a plenitude of career opportunities from which you can choose one specifically tailored to your needs, interests, […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted how nursing education and admissions are done. With brick-and-mortar schools and universities closed, the focus has shifted towards online RN programs. Even though online nursing programs have been around for quite a long time, becoming a Registered Nurse, or advancing your nursing education online is not only possible but […]
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 […]
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. However, if the long hours have taken their toll or if you want a change of pace and a shift in responsibilities, you […]
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