Topics About 'Nursing Education'.

Ok so it's a mere 10 days into the summer and I don't believe that I've already fallen behind in my reading. What is wrong with me? Where did the time go? Wasn't I up until 3 am last night, I mean this morning, what did I do? I missed Memorial Day, f...

Growing UpThe story of my life summed up in one word would be "change." I changed schools often when I was young but all were close to my home in Louisa, Virginia. In high school, I changed jobs frequently to include: 2 farms, 4 shoe stores, 4 pools,...

I did not always want to be a nurse. Growing up, I never even new what a nurse job consisted of, or what they did on a daily basis. I stayed in a hospital once or twice .. and new they took care of people, but that was the extent of knowing what nurs...

I had been in the dental field for years and had slowly moved my way up by learning each job until I was proficient and then seeking more of a challenge. I did this for 9 years until I found myself with a Bachelor's in Healthcare Management and the O...

I don't know that everyone likes mountain climbing/hiking or has had the blessing to experience climbing to the summit of a 14,000 ft peak (a 14er), but my wife and I very much enjoy summiting 14ers, and were able to summit 4 on our honeymoon a coupl...

Nursing school was the goal, discovering who I am and the qualities I possess is what I received on the journey. When I got out of high school, I went into college bright eyed and bushy tailed, ready to take on the world, most importantly the medical...

We've all been there, sitting in the exam room (be it for your RN license exam or just a nursing class exam) and you're confronted with that question that makes you ask yourself "OK, so where did I learn this?". They seem to happen more often than no...

We're sorry we have neglected you for the last two years. Nursing school was something we badly wanted to do, and you all helped make it possible. Thank you for your love & support while we were busy, we really could not have done it without you....

Applicants for BSN completion programs must hold a current unencumbered license to practice as an RN in the united states. Usually, there are the additional requirements of a college GPA of 2.5 or above and no prerequisite grades below a "C." some RN...

The concept of technostress will also be discussed, whereby technology-induced intimidation and anxiety may act as a barrier to faculty acceptance of course conversion. Throughout the article, this writer will also share insights gained through conve...

As she proudly walks across the stage at the nursing pinning ceremony, you can't help but reminisce about Lindsay, the twenty-two year-old who was assigned to your clinical group nearly two years ago. The fledgling nursing student was quiet, reserved...

Do a lot of research before choosing which school you would like to attend. If possible, interview the head of nursing. Review the textbooks they are using and ask where the questions for their test are obtained. Ask if they rewrite the questions the...

1) Family Understands; Not!Even if your family says they understand, they really don't. You may as well tell them, and your friends too, that you are being deployed for 2-4 years, depending on your program. Because you will be MIA every. single. week...

I grew up in poverty, with just my mother and my little brother. Ever since I could remember I just could not wait to get away from that life. Growing up I had scarce parental guidance but I did have a close family. Especially with my grandparents! M...

I can't believe I made it through finals week and my first semester of nursing school is done. I was totally exhausted with several days of 3 hours of sleep and 5 straight exams. Anyways I'm like a straight B student, that's not bad considering I hav...

As in RN-BSN programs, certain prerequisite courses must be completed before being admitted into RN-MSN programs. Specific requirements vary by institution and the student's previous course work. According to the AACN, there are currently 160 RN-MSN ...

I think about what ifs, i.e. what if I chose a different major? I would have graduated this year with my Bachelor's degree if I pursued something other than nursing. Oh why did I do this? In the beginning, fresh out of high school, I was not sure wha...

What kind of nurse do you want to be? Have you chosen a field only to find out that it's not the place you want to spend the rest of your career? If you change fields, will you have to go back to school for continued education? These days it's not as...

I had enrolled in the ASN program at a local community college in the late 1990s, but had withdrawn due to financial concerns. Back then, it had been just me to consider. Young, footloose and fancy-free, as the saying goes, I lived on Minute rice, mi...

As I finish my ACNP program (in literally days) I'm reflecting back in my journey. I realized that although I got want I needed and much more from grad school, the process to obtaining this degree was not what I expected so I wanted to give a little ...

Nursing education, especially in academia, is also a very stressful occupation due to the tremendous weight of responsibility. The workload can seem interminable and exhausting, especially during the first year or two of teaching. Novice nurse facult...

Whether you're now applying to nursing schools or are in your last semester of nursing school, you've probably had doubts about your ability to succeed. These doubts may be nagging, little twinges that bother you before a major exam, or maybe you're ...

It's the first day of nursing school. I have been waiting for this moment for almost two years now. I'm excited, anxious and eager. I'm in the first phase of dedicating my life to improving the lives of others. But what does this mean? I have no clue...

My fight to become a nurse was not like many. One day I went to work in my old career as a Human Resource Generalist only to find out that my job was being outsourced! It was pitiful because it all happened on my 33rd birthday and it was right before...

When sailing, one chooses a destination and then charts a course. If the winds or currents change, the navigator must chart a new course. You don't have to change your destination, but if you don't adapt to the changing winds and currents, you will n...