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 ASN 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lost in a world of informal communication, it is common to not know how to write a professional email. With the average person receiving fifty texts per day (click to read the study), we get caught up in the “lols” and “jks” of today’s communication. Often, it is difficult to find the words that are […]
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 an accredited RN-to-BSN Program to licensed nurses who are ready to take the next step in the nursing education and career. […]
The Nightingale College collaborators strive to elevate the organization in a manner that helps us achieve our long-term goals to improve communities our nursing graduates serve. But to help us reach our goal, we need our team to consist of exceptional and dedicated individuals. For that reason, we are excited to announce that the team […]
Congratulations to the Spring 2017 graduating cohort. Full Graduation *We apologize for the absence of sound. We are working on improving this process for our next graduation. Faculty Address Delivered by Susan Jero, MSN, RN
Staying motivated in nursing school sometimes can be a challenge, especially with those looming exams and strenuous homework assignments seem to keep building up class after class. It is easy to lose motivation during nursing school and fall victim to the nursing school blues. You begin to count down the semesters, maybe even months, to […]
Navigating Nursing School as an ADHD Learner Have you considered nursing school, but are doubting yourself because you don’t know what nursing school with ADHD will be like? Or are you currently in a nursing program and struggling to keep up due to your inability to focus and study? Well, you’ve come to the right […]
