Registered Nurses make up one of the largest segments of the U.S. workforce and, by far, the largest component of the healthcare workforce. In order to ensure that nurses can efficiently deliver on their duties as the primary providers of hospital patient care and long-term care, the nursing staff must be expertly managed and coordinated. […]
You have been working as a nurse for a few years. It’s a tremendously rewarding career, but you feel like it may be time for the next step. Perhaps you want to climb higher up on the career ladder. Or you want to transition out of working bedside. You are ready to put your leadership […]
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. One of the best things about nursing is the versatility of the field. There are tens of specialties to choose from, and regardless of the career path you take, one thing is always true: as a nurse, you make a difference in people’s lives. For some […]
A nursing diagnosis is a fundamental part of the nursing process. It’s an essential tool for nurses and subsequently for the entire healthcare field. In this complete guide to nursing diagnosis, you will find out everything there is to know about this vital instrument. What a nursing diagnosis is and its place in the nursing […]
Experienced, highly regarded among their peers, and great specialists in their fields, Charge Nurses play an indispensable part in the healthcare system. The smooth running of any nursing unit is, in large part, due to them. It’s a nursing role of much responsibility and equal reward. Every nursing department has a Charge Nurse who is, […]
The sky is the limit. When it comes to nursing, we’re not only speaking metaphorically. With the right education, training, and skills, you can take your career to the skies and become a Flight Nurse. Flight nursing is a highly competitive specialty in the nursing field. It is characterized by the unconventionality of the work […]
Throughout history and even now, nursing has been viewed as a female profession. With roots anchored deep in the Catholic Church, history shows it was nuns from religious nursing orders who rushed to care for injured soldiers during the Civil War. Today, in a post-pandemic COVID-19 society, many gender roles have been tossed up and thrown out. […]
Is nursing school a challenge if you’re the first in your family to attend college? For sure. Is it still possible to succeed? Definitely! At Nightingale College, 49% of our learner population are first generation college learners! Being the first in your family to attend college is a huge achievement on its own, but it […]
Although people between the ages of 18-22 typically grace the covers of college marketing materials, that’s not the only reality. Being an older student may present unique challenges, but maturity also has its advantages. At Nightingale College, 61% of our learner population are between the ages of 25-39, and 21% are age 40 […]
You love babies. For you, there is nothing more rewarding than watching a newborn’s cry turn into a smile. One of the main reasons you went into nursing in the first place is to work with infants. You’ll go above and beyond just to know the little bundle of joy is healthy and able to […]
Going to nursing school and becoming a Registered Nurse is undoubtedly a major investment in your future. It’s a job that pays well. According to the BLS, the average RN salary in 2020 was $80,010. The career also enjoys a great outlook with a 7% growth projection throughout the decade, much faster than average. But […]
Thank you, from the Southern Nevada State VA Home Every single one of our partners are amazing and great to work with, but sometimes the Partnerships Team has to work a little harder to keep things running smoothly. This past semester, Julie Janke from the Partnerships team was working with a new partner to find […]
Savannah Salvesen decided early that she wanted to be in the healthcare industry when she grew up. That was going to be the pathway for her life. She was six. The event that sparked this ambition was a moment of clumsiness on her part. In her rush to get to the piano in her […]
There are two main educational paths that will result in Registered Nurse status. You can either pursue a Bachelor’s Degree right off the bat or you can enroll in an Associate Degree nursing program and start practicing as an RN as soon as you pass the NCLEX-RN. However, having a BSN is increasingly becoming the […]
Dionne Jaques’ Journey to Achieving Her Dreams If you speak to Dionne Jaques, she won’t be able to hear you. That’s because Dionne is profoundly deaf. She can’t hear anything quieter than a lawn mower’s roar. Dionne is on the nursing faculty of Nightingale College—and is earning her BS to MSN Ed degree with Nightingale—and […]
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A nurse anesthetist is an advanced practice nurse (APRN) who plays a crucial role in the healthcare ecosystem. It’s a career track that invariably comes with a tremendous amount of responsibility, but working as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certainly has its perks. From professional satisfaction, personal fulfillment to increased financial stability, putting in […]
Negotiating a salary for an entry-level position can be tricky, but not impossible. It’s all about showing the employer the value you can bring to their organization. Watch the videos linked below for great pointers on negotiating a salary if you are just finishing college versus if you are a seasoned professional. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ3r8a__Fy4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqzPlpFfzsE
Video interviews are more and more common. Here are some things to remember when you are preparing for a video interview. Wear colors. Computer cameras tend to wash you out, so having some color will help you look healthy and engaging. It may be worth applying some make-up, particularly to your eyes and mouth, to […]
