Articles in Career Development
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.
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…
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…
With an active 4-year old to care for, a full-time hospital job, and a household to run, Whitney Nguyen had no time for education–or so she thought. Read on to learn how Whitney is managing to balance work and motherhood while earning her BSN degree at the same time…
Over the weekend I’ve answered questions from several Paramedics interested in the online Paramedic to RN Bridge program, and decided to post their questions and my responses here to help others with similar questions and open up discussions for readers who may have questions of their own or experiences to share as well.
A Dying Profession by Dr. Arie Friedman presents an honest and disturbing look at some of the factors that discourage young people from choosing a career in medicine.
While I have the greatest admiration for those who become doctors despite the many challenges pointed out, I believe that some of the growing shortage, especially in primary care, could be solved more quickly, and just as effectively, thanks to the dedicated services of Nurse Practitioners. Here’s why I think that…
