With over 3 million employed licensed registered nurses in the United States today, RNs make up the largest group of health care professionals. The need for RNs in the United States is expected to increase exponentially over the next decade. According to a report, published in August 2012, by the Allied Health Reform the United(…)
Part of the registered nurse job description is to apply the nursing process to assess, promote, and restore patients’ to a functional level of health. As an important part of the multidisciplinary team, registered nurses care for the whole individual; providing compassionate, restorative care for patients and their families. In addition to patient care, RNs(…)
Are you wondering what it takes to become a RN (registered nurse)? A career in nursing is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States. The increasing complexity of medical technology, large population of aging Baby Boomers, and longer life expectancy rate have resulted in an increased need for registered nurses. This need is(…)
Thanks to the rising popularity of the nursing profession, CNA programs have popped-up all across the country in recent years. The resulting proliferation of courses being offered has created a major challenge for would-be students, however – determining how to compare the quality of these programs against one another. With this in mind, we’ve prepared(…)
The CNA job description provided by most employers and nursing schools generally makes mention of things like “assisting with patient care” and “supporting the LPN/LVN or RN”. While this is certainly accurate, it is often a bit too vague to provide much insight to someone interested in becoming a certified nursing assistant. For this reason, we’ve provided(…)
If you’d like to become a CNA, but aren’t sure how to get started, this step-by-step guide will point you in the right direction. Compared to other positions in the nursing field, the necessary training and prerequisites for working as a certified nursing assistant are surprisingly light and by following steps laid-out below, it’s possible(…)
A licensed practical nurse is considered one step below a registered nurse. If you pursue your LPN, you will still be in charge of patients, but some techniques you will not be able to perform yourself. For instance, intravenous therapy, administering blood products, or supervising a floor are not generally allowed under this license. You(…)
If you are already a registered nurse with a four-year degree, you can further your education by becoming a certified registered nurse practitioner through an accredited online nurse practitioner program. These courses offer a master’s level degree, and take about 18 months to complete for full-time students. At the end, and depending on the state(…)
A certified nursing assistant is often on the front lines of patient care, and many of today’s professionals got their start through online CNA programs. The proliferation of CNA classes online has made it possible for many individuals, who otherwise would not have been able to pursue formal training, to embark upon an exciting career(…)
Registered nursing is the top of the nursing chain (with the exception of certified registered nurse practitioners), and for that reason, online RN programs have become immensely popular in recent years. Record numbers of students are choosing to pursue their RN degrees online, and the vast majority of registered nurses who pursue BSN degrees also(…)
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