Personalized graduate nursing programs are now available. Online master of science nursing education can be combined with classroom learning. Students may also choose from five unique specialties. Working RN’s are advancing their careers and boosting their salaries with these popular graduate nursing degrees. Online Master of Science Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner The Family Nurse Practitioner track [...]

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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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Distance education has revolutionized the way nurses are earning advanced credentials. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredits several programs across the country, which nursing schools offer. The accelerated BSN program is turning out to be the perfect way for RN’s to continue working while pursuing a BSN nursing degree. Universities Offer Online and [...]

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RN’s in Colorado are heading back to school in search of higher paying nursing jobs. With an RN to bachelor of science in nursing, Colorado nurses have access to a wealth of career opportunities. The Colorado Board of Nursing has named these top 10 nursing specialties as the highest paying in the state: Colorado Nurse [...]

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Receiving higher BSN nursing salaries is one of the top reasons RN’s choose to head back to school. Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) diplomas come with a wealth of rewards. But are the benefits worth the effort, time, and money of earning a bachelor degree? Students Earn BSN Nursing Salaries without Spending a Penny [...]

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Often called the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale’s legacy continues today. University of Phoenix nursing students are learning to emulate her pioneering ways. Contemporary nurses have much to gain by following the five key characteristics that made Florence Nightingale a success: 1. Purpose in Nursing Early in her career, Nightingale described a “divine calling.” [...]

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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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For nurses with a knack for writing, a host of exciting job opportunities exists by combining clinical and writing skills. Pharmaceutical companies, medical marketing companies, and professional organizations need knowledgeable Registered Nurses to create written professional publications. With a bachelor of science nursing online degree, Kaplan University students develop writing skills, hone clinical knowledge, and [...]

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Kidney disease can affect or threaten patients of all ages throughout the lifecycle. Nephrology nurses who care for patients with kidney disease also treat a variety of other conditions that stem from kidney malfunction. Consequently, in order to provide quality patient care, nephrology nurses benefit from the advanced training provided by a bachelor degree in [...]

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Treatment provided during the first 28 days of an infant’s life is referred to as neonatal care. Registered nurses with specialized knowledge in neonatal care give direct patient care to infants in Level I, II, and III nurseries. Depending on the institutional requirements and local demand for neonatal nurses, many graduates are able to directly [...]

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The medical philosophy referred to as holistic health views the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of humans as being interconnected and vital to well-being. Although met with skepticism by many professionals, others embrace the philosophy and incorporate its principles into their health care practice. As holistic health continues to permeate the traditional practice of medicine, [...]

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In the United States an estimated 1,039,000 to 1,185,000 people were living with HIV/AIDS by the end of 2003. According to the Center for Disease Control, approximately 24 – 27% of those living with HIV/AIDS are unaware that they are carrying the virus. As the number of cases continues to rise, so does the demand [...]

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Clinical nurse educators tend to report high levels of job satisfaction, according to Nurses for a Healthier Tomorrow, a coalition of 43 nursing and health care organizations. Nurse educators most often cite interacting with students and observing the evolution of future nursing generations as top reasons for their degree of fulfillment. By earning a bachelor [...]

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field of nursing is expected to grow 27% or more through the year 2014. It also predicts that the best opportunities for advancement and increases in salary will be available to nurses who have earned a bachelor degree, or higher, in nursing. A bachelor of science in [...]

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Labor and delivery nurses are one of the few groups of nurses that remain primarily in the hospital setting. Whereas many nursing disciplines are shifting out into to the community, labor and delivery nurses typically work in hospitals, clinics, and birthing centers. Nurses who have earned an RN to BSN degree are able to enter [...]

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