Nursing students in Louisiana now have access to flexible campus-based and online nursing degrees.  Classes are offered at convenient times for working nursing professionals and are complimented by online nursing courses. Earning a bachelor of science in nursing or a master of science in nursing in Louisiana has never been easier than it is today. [...]

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Enjoy the flexibility of online nursing programs, but crave classroom discussion and interaction? Nursing school programs take place at convenient campus locations and on the Internet. The BSN program is combining the best of online and campus-based learning. Students, who choose to combine online and campus-based nursing programs, spend about one third of their time [...]

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Registered Nurses have several good reasons to pursue an RN to BSN. Programs that offer a BSN allow for promotions, graduate study, specialty certifications, and higher earnings. However, only 32% of RN’s currently hold a BSN. According to a recent survey of students enrolled in RN to BSN programs, 3 main obstacles nearly kept them [...]

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Hours in the lab, days in clinical rotations, and evenings in a stuffy classroom can make higher education unappealing to a working RN. Through University of Phoenix and Kaplan University, however, working RN’s are finding flexible nursing degree programs that fit their needs. Nursing programs from a BSN to masters in nursing are now available [...]

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In recent years, the economy of New Mexico has grown significantly. A warm climate combined with a 20.0% increase in population since the 1990 census has attracted new industries to the state. Career options continue to expand today for graduates of New Mexico colleges and universities. New Mexico schools offer a wide variety of flexible [...]

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Located at the center of the country, Illinois serves as a hub for travel, transportation, and a host of economic activity. The “Inland Empire” is the most populous state in the Midwest and is equipped with a high-ranking system of Illinois colleges and universities. Chicago universities, Springfield colleges, and other Illinois schools offer an advantageous [...]

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In the recent past there has been a shift in types of diseases affecting the U.S. population, from acute infections to chronic illnesses. Life expectancy has been steadily increasing. As a result, the percentage of the population over the age of 65 is greater than ever before. In 2000, 12% of the population was over [...]

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As opposed to general administrative assistants, medical administrative assistants who work in the health care environment are expected to experience promising job growth through the year 2014. Health care administration degree graduates are often required to know a variety of specialized skills and terminology that make their services invaluable to physicians and hospital administrators. Those [...]

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In 1961, President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps to promote mutual understanding between Americans and foreign countries. The Peace Corps currently has a presence in over 70 countries in which volunteers work with: Government, Schools, Education, Entrepreneurs, Health, HIV/AIDS, Information technology, Agriculture, The environment. For graduates who possess a bachelor of science degree [...]

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When considering hospice palliative care, many professionals immediately think of caring for patients who are close to death and typically suffering from cancer. Graduates of campus and online nursing schools may also imagine a hospice patient as someone who has lost all hope after being told his or her illness is terminal. But according to [...]

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nurses who have earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing will have better job opportunities than those who have only a hospital diploma or associate’s degree. Registered nurses have the second fastest growing occupation in the nation through the year 2014 no matter what their level of [...]

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Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., says Carol Burke, MD of the Cleveland Clinic. Thanks to heightened awareness and improved screening initiatives, deaths from colorectal cancer have been steadily declining since the 1980′s. Nurses who care for patients with colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal diseases are called [...]

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Forensic nursing is one of the fastest growing disciplines in the field of nursing, according to a recent report in The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin. Bachelor of science nursing program graduates who choose to specialize in forensic nursing assist law enforcement personnel in clinical investigation of victims and medical testimony in court. With the proper [...]

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Open wounds increase a patient’s risk of infection and can even lead to amputations in diabetic patients if the wound fails to heal. In the 2000 – 2002 Center for Disease Control and Prevention survey period, 12. % of diabetic patients in the U.S. reported having a history of a foot ulcer. Pressure sores are [...]

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According to June Kaminski, RN, MSN, available information in the 21st century doubles every 5 years. In order to maintain easy access to the most recent health care knowledge, the profession of nursing relies on nursing informatics. By incorporating information technology into the curriculum of BSN nursing schools, such as Kaplan University, graduates can be [...]

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