I'm not sure where you are from, but in Pittsburgh there are several RN to BSN programs that have very different requirements. The program I went through only required that you had a diploma or ADN,...
I have been a RN for 5 years. I graduated from a hospital-based diploma program, completed a RN to BSN program, and will be finished with a MSN in nursing education in 2 months. I have worked in...
At the advice of a friend, I made a stress relief kit to keep in my locker at work. I have a bottle of lavender rosemary body spray and mini dark chocolate bars. Belief it or not, have a few whiffs...
acute care refers to hospital/inpatient nursing... this can be med/surg, telemetry, ICU, etc... if you have assisted living experience, I would consider this long-term care... even if a positon...
just a few comments on your post... "i fully expect and plan on workin for a couple of years as an rn to gain practical clinical knowledge." in this position, experience is a must!!! the staff will...
I like the journal Nursing 2011 (or whatever the year is!)... The section titled "Clinical Rounds" has some interesting information on current issues... If you are interested in staying in your...
Just FYI... There is a nursing shortage! I know it may not seem as though there is one, but there is a simple explanation for this... Withing the past five years, the economy began to plummet which...
I would imagine the documentation ?'s are going to test your knowledge of how to document assessment findings. Just remember keep it as objective as possible and do not make assumptions, such as...
I have been a clinical instructor for a year now... I was asked to have a group of accelerated BSN students over the summer for their "acute/complex" course clinicals... I was told that we would be...
I happen to be adjunct faculty in a BSN program and staff nurse working in oncology... I think the student presentations are an EXCELLENT idea and I am sure that you find them a lot more interesting...
Many RN to BSN programs seem to be switching to the wayside of on-line learning. I know a few people who have completed the University of Phoenix program and have competitive jobs. Just make sure...
I am from the Pittsburgh area and there are a few of those programs around... From what I have read/heard, you do receive credit for courses taken for your BA or BS. The pre-requisites generally...