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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 [...]
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March 20th, 2009
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 [...]
March 19th, 2009
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 [...]
March 16th, 2009
Between 1980 and 2000, the percentage of Registered Nurses holding a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) rose from 22% to 32%. The number of BSN graduates continues to rise today as employers more often prefer to hire nurses with a bachelor degree. These 5 important reasons to earn a BSN [...]
March 15th, 2009
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 [...]
March 12th, 2009
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 [...] Working in the operating room requires specialized nursing knowledge, critical thinking abilities, and effective communication skills. Operating room nurses work closely with patients, family, physicians, and nurse anesthetists. Shifting into this specialized career field requires hands-on training and quality education. Many nurses are choosing to complete online RN [...] The origins of orthopedic nursing can be traced back to Dame Agnes Hunt, a nurse crippled by septic arthritis of the hip. As a pioneer of orthopedic nursing, she dedicated her career to caring for crippled children and victims of war. Today, the field of orthopedic nursing has grown to [...]
March 3rd, 2009
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 [...]
March 3rd, 2009
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 [...]
March 1st, 2009
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. [...]
February 28th, 2009
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 [...]
February 27th, 2009
As one of the most rapidly growing disciplines within the field of nursing, forensic nursing provides a link between medicine and law. Forensic nurses: Assist attorneys with analyzing medical evidence. Work at crime scenes to collect and preserve evidence. Care for victims and perpetrators of crimes.
February 23rd, 2009
According to the Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, the origin of nursing research traces back to the founder of nursing, Florence Nightengale. Her first research observation was that patients’ conditions changed when their environments changed. The science of research has since come a long way to incorporate the scientific method and achieve objective results. [...]
February 20th, 2009
In 2004, the health care industry provided 13. million jobs. Registered nurses constitute the largest of all health care occupations and totaled 2. million in 2005. With the aging of the U.S. population and the expanding need for patient care, registered nurses are increasingly called upon to perform a more [...] 
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