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A Conversation With Author Sandy Summers About Saving Lives

LPN to RN Degree Online — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:55:19 +0000

In 2008, Sandy Summers and her husband, Harry Jacobs Summers were invited to write a book about nursing portrayals in the media. Saving Lives: Why the Media's Portrayal of Nursing Puts Us All at Risk...

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Another Option in Health Care: Medical Transcriptionist

LPN to RN Degree Online — Sat, 05 May 2012 01:42:29 +0000

Have you ever wondered how doctors’ written notes result in computerized patient files? As medical records become electronic in this new age of a national health care systems, more than ever medical...

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National Nurses Week 2012: So – Why Nursing?

LPN to RN Degree Online — Tue, 01 May 2012 02:19:14 +0000

National Nurses’ Week begins May 6 and ends on Florence Nightingale’s birthday May 12, a celebration demonstrating appreciation and acknowledgment for nurses. Some people have always known they...

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Medical Assistants in Emergency Medicine: Consider an Emergency Medical Technician License

LPN to RN Degree Online — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:16:30 +0000

Urgent care centers and emergency rooms across the country hire medical assistants to assist with patient care. If you’re currently working as a medical assistant or patient care technician in...

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Expanded Career Opportunities for LPNs Who Transition to RNs

LPN to RN Degree Online — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:43:21 +0000

You probably already know that RNs have greater income earning potential and enjoy more on-the-job respect. But apart from those considerations, one huge benefit to becoming an RN is the expanded...

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Exclusive Interview: Donna Torrisi, Nurse-Managed Health Center Founder

LPN to RN Degree Online — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:02:05 +0000

Nurse-managed health centers are becoming more common, and thanks to recent healthcare trends they are likely to keep expanding the range of services they offer. Read this Exclusive Interview with...

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Online LPN-to-RN Degree Programs: Are They Worthwhile?

LPN to RN Degree Online — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:02:29 +0000

“Buyer beware” never applies more than when your education is at stake. A degree from a non-accredited institution or degree mill may cost you thousands and take your career nowhere. But what about...

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Interview Secrets 101: Don’t Wait to Be Asked

LPN to RN Degree Online — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:38:00 +0000

With the national unemployment rate still hovering around 8.3%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, setting yourself apart from the crowd during a job interview has never been more...

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What to Expect From Your Paramedic-to-RN Program

LPN to RN Degree Online — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:05:53 +0000

After a few years on the job, many paramedics are more than ready to cut down on work-related stress. Becoming a registered nurse is a natural career transition, as the hours are typically more...

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Learning is a Never-Ending Process

LPN to RN Degree Online — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:50:59 +0000

At the beginning of my second term of EMT-Basic class, my instructor proudly declared that we were now "Advanced Basic EMT students.” With only a few weeks left until I certify as an EMT, I am now...

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