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 […]
Finding the perfect job isn’t just about you filling an organization’s needs. It’s also about finding an organization that meets YOUR needs, and not just paying your bills. Think about what is important to you in your daily life and compare your needs to what the organization represents. Do you need excellent health benefits […]
When Jayden Galvez started nursing school with Nightingale College, he thought he was signing up for a great career. He had no idea that a few years later he would be in the epicenter of the nation’s fight against COVID-19, confident in his abilities to care for patients, but learning something new every day. But […]
Health professions are in high demand, so finding a great job will likely not be too challenging, but we want you to find the perfect job for you. Here are some ideas and resources to make that happen. Chronological or Functional Resume? First, in health care, you can do either a chronological resume or a […]
Congratulations on your interview! It is also important for you to understand the culture of the organization so you know whether you will be happy there. You are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you. Interviewing is the first step in the job process to showcase to your potential employer your professional skills […]
Writing a cover letter for a prospective employer will make you stand from the crowd of applicants. Your cover letter is where you get to list anything you want to be considered that is not appropriate on the resume. For example, if you do not have direct experience in a certain specialty but are looking […]
Nightingale College is proud to announce that its Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program received an initial accreditation grant from Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) through 2019. In addition, the College’s institutional accreditor, Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), renewed the College’s accreditation grant through 2018. Congratulations to all! Flame! Forward! Mikhail Shneyder, […]
What does Compassion really look like in nursing? At Nightingale College, our guiding principles are Competence, Confidence, and Compassion. We wanted to spotlight a nurse on the other side of the country who exemplified compassion in a touching way. Are you thinking about becoming a nurse? Sign up for a discover interview with admissions here. […]
Nightingale College’s ADN Program Receives Continued Accreditation for Good Cause Nightingale College is excited to announce that the Accreditation Commission in Nursing Education (ACEN) has continued programmatic accreditation for the ADN Program for Good Cause. Nightingale College hosted a site visit from the ACEN in March of 2019, and this week, specifically April 24, 2019, […]
Blended-Distance Nursing College in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming welcomes health care professionals to meet nursing learners and graduates Salt Lake City, Utah Feb. 15, 2019 — Nightingale College, a fully accredited nursing school, announced today its upcoming networking events to be held at partner facilities throughout Utah, Idaho and Wyoming. These networking events provide an […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
