RN Degrees Online Nursing Education Digest

Expansion of Community Health Centers Increases Demand For Nurse Practitioners

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:06:06 +0000

The Health Care Reform bill contained a provision to double the number of Federally Qualified Health Centers, and each of them will need nurses and nurse practitioners to provide primary care to under-served populations. Read more about the number of new centers and the opportunities for nurse practitioners and nurses...

LPN Programs Latest Victims of Tight Economy

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:46:24 +0000

Last week I discoverd that many community colleges are being forced to end their LPN programs due to budget constraints, and those who still have LPN programs had long wait lists. Here's what I ended doing about that...

Hot Nursing Jobs: Health Informatics!

admin — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:56:14 +0000

Health informatics is the latest buzz phrase in nursing practice. Are you wondering what the big deal is? Whether you're an experienced nurse, or a recent graduate wondering how to increase your job options, here are the top seven reasons why you should learn about health informatics.

3 Avoidable Mistakes Online Nursing Students Make

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:17:38 +0000

For nursing students new to online learning, mastering the ropes can be a challenge. Online nursing students must learn to manage their time, communicate effectively, and take advantage of a bewildering array of resources. As you start your online journey towards a nursing degree, avoid these three common mistakes...

13 Powerful Reasons to Earn Your BSN Degree Online

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:21:42 +0000

Snazzier job opportunities, higher pay and more autonomy--it's no wonder you're jonesing to get your BSN degree and start reaping those rewards. But an online program? You're not so sure. Here are 13 powerful reasons to consider earning your BSN degree online...

Despite shortages, nurses not finding work as quickly

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:55:08 +0000

Despite shortages, nurses not finding work as quickly - author Susan Abram addressed how difficult it was becoming for new graduate nurses to find nursing jobs in California where as many as 40 percent of new nursing graduates may not find work as quickly as they thought..

July 4th – Special Thoughts For Military Nurses

admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:32:05 +0000

RnDegrees.net was started and is run by a disabled Army Nurse who found that the site allowed a platform to keep a hand in nursing despite her physical "disability". This post gives thanks to military nurses this July 4th...

How to Choose an Online RN to BSN Program

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 18:45:33 +0000

Despite the high demand for registered nurses, it´s not always easy for LPNs or Associate degree nurses to find a job in today's economy. This article guides nurses through the process of comparing LPN to BSN and online RN to BSN programs to find the best choice to help their nursing career prospects...

7 Things Your BSN Degree Will Do For You

admin — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:57:13 +0000

Have you ever met a nurse who said, Boy, I regret getting my BSN? Probably not! The only thing most nurses regret about their BSNs is that they didn't get them sooner. There are so many practical benefits that a BSN can bring your nursing career. Here are 7 things your BSN can do for you...

Online LPN-to-RN Program: Some Little Known Perks

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:27:18 +0000

When Shonelle decided to take an online LPN-to-RN degree program, she thought she'd heard all the benefits. But by the end of her first semester, she realized there were some additional perks she hadn't anticipated! Discover what she learned and find out if an LPN to RN program is right for you...