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How to Ensure Success in an Online Class

LPN to RN Degree Online — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:06:07 +0000

Your first online class can be one of the best learning experiences of your life—or the worst. As with any class, what you get out of an online class depends on what you put into it. Unfortunately,...

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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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