Many people who are interested in full-time university nursing programs would love to devote 100% of their energy to nursing school, but just can’t afford to stop working. Have you ever contemplated “How can I be a nurse when I can’t afford to quit my job?” How to get through nursing school and still work […]
Education takes time, especially in the medical and nursing fields. Sometimes it takes longer than expected. Currently, due to nursing faculty shortages, nursing shortages, and brick-and-mortar limits, many nursing schools experience far greater demand than supply, resulting in waitlists. But what’s the average nursing program waitlist time? In this blog, we’ll discuss average waitlists times […]
Have you ever done so much at once that you felt like you couldn’t even function anymore, suffering from nursing school burnout? Well, we’ve all been there. Working super hard and trying to do every task at once is not the best way to be productive. In fact, it is more likely you will end […]
Nursing school is stressful. There is no shortage of homework for any ADN or BDN program. Take a break for some comic relief and get someone to provide you a few of the words below for some nursing-themed hilarity. Film the result and upload your video to social media and tag our page, and use […]
Everyone knows how hard nursing school is. You basically stop having a social life and start giving all of yourself to your education to really ace nursing school, and sometimes this can be very challenging. You feel tired, have a lot to do in the house and still need to go to work. How are […]
At each graduation, Nightingale College’s collaborators are almost as excited as the graduates. We love seeing our learners succeeding and achieving what they worked so hard for. The 52 candidates in the Summer 2018 graduating cohort were celebrated starting by the processional, followed by a welcoming speech and the presentation of honors. The valedictorian […]
Everyone wants to be helpful, compassionate and trusted, but does everyone want to do that for a profession? This article talks about different attributes of nursing, and hopefully it will help you answer the question “Is nursing right for me?”. If saving lives is your lifetime dream Having the opportunity to save someone’s life […]
Fathers are consistently concerned with becoming better role models for, providing for, and building a relationship with their children. Nursing is an ideal career choice for fathers, but men sometimes shy away from nursing, viewing it as a women’s field, which is absolutely false. There are many reasons that nursing is a wonderful career for […]
Most professions require constant learning for people to advance in their careers, and nursing is no exception. It is safe to say that while nursing schools prepare students for real world situations, they do not teach everything. In this day and age, the medical and healthcare industries are constantly evolving due to technology and research. […]
Can you be a parent and in nursing school at the same time? Well, mom and dads, there is good news for you: Many successful nursing students and graduate nurses are invested parents, juggling a job and family skillfully and successfully. Nursing school is not easy, as you’ve probably heard. It requires a lot of […]
With 63 graduates in blue and 6 in black, the room pulsed with excitement and anticipation. Waiting for the event to start, the graduates exchanged excited whispers and laughter to pass time between rehearsal and the event. The room quickly became full of cheers and hollars as family and friends watched their graduate descend the […]
Dear new nursing students, There’s quite a few things that we nursing students wish we would have known in the first week of nursing school. Don’t buy shoes that look good but aren’t comfy, GO FOR COMFORT even if they look bulky and unfashionable. Keep your head up. Don’t let the stress seize […]
Have you ever struggled with a particular class, concept, instructor, or learner? Learner Services can help. If you just need someone to vent to, someone to help you, someone to advocate for you, LALR (Learner Advising and Life Resources) counselors are the best way to access resources. Help with Local Resources LALR counselors can help […]
Nightingale College has a biannual company-wide conference called FLAME! FORWARD! in which all collaborators fly in from across the country to attend workshops and trainings, to be updated on the state of the College, and to participate in Giveback Day – a Nightingale tradition of giving back to the community. The term FLAME! FORWARD! refers […]
Are you thinking about becoming a nurse? If you’re a junior or senior in high school and you’re thinking about going into nursing, you can take some classes in high school that will accelerate your progress in nursing school. Depending on the college or university you want to attend, nursing prerequisites taken in high […]
Should a highly-experienced nurse return to school for a BSN? You’ve been out of school for 20 years. You’re older than most other RNs, more experienced, and you love your job. Should you go back for a BSN? Is it even worth it at this point? What more is there to learn? Many experienced RNs […]
Carson Young is the manager of our Academic Technology department. You might have talked to Carson on the phone if you had a problem logging into Canvas, but did you know that he played the accordion? Well now you do! Get to know Carson and many other fun facts out him in our most recent installment […]
There are few things more inspiring than watching learners become registered nurses. There’s a distinct hush in the audience as they move their tassels. There is the normal feelings that accompany graduation – the feelings of pride, accomplishment, and self-mastery, but there is something more. It’s a knowledge that these 68 learners are joining such […]
Are you a registered nurse who wants to get better and advance your career? As nursing is a competitive field, basic certifications alone don’t really elevate your professional profile anymore. If you’ve already mastered your domain, moving forward in your nursing journey is the natural next step and a way to improve your daily processes. To move […]
Nightingale College was about to bust the buttons of our Ogden location, which is a place we considered home since being founded in 2011. As of January 2018, we are excited to announce we will be occupying the fourth floor of the iconic Walker Center. Formerly known as Walker Brothers Bank Building, the Walker Center is […]
Moving from an LPN to an RN is a huge career advancement. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2016, the average RN’s salary was 24,000 higher than the average LPN’s. And at Nightingale College, the advancement to an RN license can take as few as 8 months. So why not? via GIPHY […]
