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 [...]

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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?
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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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With only 15.7% of West Virginians possessing a bachelor degree, West Virginia college graduates have access to the best career opportunities in the “Mountain State” of West Virginia. Whether earning an associate degree, bachelor degree, or graduate degree, West Virginia university graduates earn more money and have more employment possibilities than [...]

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Working professionals and students are now choosing to make their homes on the white, sandy beaches of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Colleges and universities are available through distance education on St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John. A growing economy is offering more employment opportunities to college graduates, and [...]

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Working professionals are heading back to school in search of career advancement in the “Green Mountain State” of Vermont. Colleges and universities are training students to compete for prime job opportunities in top Vermont industries. Whether looking for an associate degree, bachelor degree, or graduate degree, students from all life [...]

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Nearly a quarter of the population in Guam consists of U.S. military personnel and their dependents. Anderson Air Force Base, on the North side of the island, and Apra Harbor, a large U.S. Naval base, provide significant boosts to the economy of Guam. Colleges and universities are not plentiful on [...]

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Students living in Puerto Rico have access to a variety of colleges and universities. Puerto Rico has been named the most developed nation in Latin America by the CIA Worldfact Book. Diverse career opportunities are available to graduates of Puerto Rico universities and colleges. Its sandy beaches and [...]

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An extensive network of colleges and universities in Ohio is encouraging working professionals to head back to school. Career advancement in the field of nursing, business, and criminal justice is easier than ever before through Ohio university degree programs. College graduates are now finding some of the best opportunities with prominent local employers.
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Single parents and working professionals are heading back to school in search of career advancement throughout the state of North Dakota. Colleges and universities are providing more flexible education options than ever before. Whether looking for a nursing degree, business degree, or criminal justice degree, North Dakota college students [...]

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Although Mississippi has traditionally had one of the lowest per capita incomes in the nation, it consistently ranks among the highest states in per capita charitable contributions. Southern generosity has earned Mississippi its nickname of the “Hospitality State.” It offers a welcoming environment for individuals wishing to develop a [...]

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Often called the “Bluegrass State” due to the bluegrass that lines its many pastures, Kentucky offers working professionals an extensive network of colleges and universities. The “Bluegrass State” also provides a thriving job market for Kentucky college graduates. Growing metropolitan areas, such as Louisville and Lexington, [...]

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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 [...]

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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. Forensic nursing, in particular, is currently one of the fastest growing disciplines within the field of nursing. A recent article in The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin profiles forensic nursing with its [...]

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