New Kids on the Block
Well, this is interesting! It seems between 2002 and 2009, the number of people ages 23-26 entering the nursing profession increased by 62%! Wait! I thought no young people were going into nursing and...
View ArticleNursing School: Study Tips to Keep You Organized
Organized chaos. I use that term to define emergency nursing, but I can tell you that “organized chaos” is not conducive to a good study environment. Going back to school, particularly if you are...
View ArticleTalking MSN with Jennifer Scott: What You Need To Know
It’s time for another edition of “Talking MSN”! This time, we’re talking with fellow blogger and family nurse practitioner Jennifer Scott. Jennifer blogs about her life as a family nurse practitioner...
View ArticleTalking MSN with Jennifer Scott: FNP Practice
When looking at the commitment involved in earning an MSN, it’s nice to talk to nurses who have “been there, done that.” Part two of my interview with family nurse practitioner Jennifer Scott looks at...
View ArticleA Matter of Degree…
“Show me the money!” Well, just how much money are you likely to see with an MSN under your belt? Not much more than you did with your BSN, or so notes a recent U.S. News.com article, Weighing Costs of...
View ArticleGraduation, the Beginning of Education
Congratulations! You did it! Classes, caffeine-riddled nights of cramming for exams, and clinical rotations are a thing of the past. That BSN is firmly in your grasp. As you stand on the threshold of...
View ArticleTime for Your Nursing Degree?
Wow. Sixteen semester units, a full-time job as an RN on a med-surg floor, three kids under ten, and planning to take another 16 units next semester. It wasn’t unusual to see this description among my...
View ArticleMSN without a BSN?
Yes, you can get a MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) degree without having a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing). You can also get a MSN if you have a bachelor’s degree and it is not in nursing....
View ArticleMSN and MBA?
Why would anyone want two masters degrees? When I first heard about nurses getting a MSN and an MBA I was surprised. However, the more I thought about it the more sense it seemed to make. Many nurses...
View ArticleLearning Resilience During College to Become a Nurse
I recently listened to a radio program and important courses and learning experiences in college. One of the presenters spoke about the importance of learning resilience in college. I hadn’t really...
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