Tag Archives: Nurse Education

Nurse Leaders: Step Up

Posted on May 19, 2012

Congratulations to the graduating nursing classes of 2012! I wondered what the job market would be like for my new colleagues, so I started looking at the openings for registered nurses on the west coast. Three metropolitan areas: Seattle, Portland … Continue reading →

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Time for Your Nursing Degree?

Posted on April 24, 2012

Wow. Sixteen semester units, a full-time job as an RN on a med-surg floor, three kids under ten, and planning to take another 16 units next semester. It wasn’t unusual to see this description among my classmates in my online … Continue reading →

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Graduation, the Beginning of Education

Posted on April 20, 2012

Congratulations! You did it! Classes, caffeine-riddled nights of cramming for exams, and clinical rotations are a thing of the past. That BSN is firmly in your grasp. As you stand on the threshold of your nursing career, the NCLEX before … Continue reading →

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Talked to a Therapist, Lately?

Posted on March 31, 2012

The push toward doctoral degrees for practitioners is expanding, and not just for nurses. Audiologists and physical therapists will soon be joining advanced practice nurses, according to the recent U.S. News.com article, Doctoral Degrees Gain Steam in Healthcare Industry. In … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Degree…

Posted on February 12, 2012

“Show me the money!” Well, just how much money are you likely to see with an MSN under your belt? Not much more than you did with your BSN, or so notes a recent U.S. News.com article, Weighing Costs of … Continue reading →

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Talking MSN with Jennifer Scott: FNP Practice

Posted on January 24, 2012

When looking at the commitment involved in earning an MSN, it’s nice to talk to nurses who have “been there, done that.” Part two of my interview with family nurse practitioner Jennifer Scott looks at her practice, the impact of … Continue reading →

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Talking MSN with Jennifer Scott: What You Need To Know

Posted on January 20, 2012

It’s time for another edition of “Talking MSN”! This time, we’re talking with fellow blogger and family nurse practitioner Jennifer Scott. Jennifer blogs about her life as a family nurse practitioner at The Nurse Practitioner’s Place. Today, she provides primary … Continue reading →

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Speaking Words of Wisdom…

Posted on January 14, 2012

I love this quote. “Knowledge can be communicated, but wisdom cannot. A man can find it, he can live it, he can be filled and sustained by it, but he cannot utter or teach it.” –Hermann Hesse, German-Swiss writer and … Continue reading →

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Nursing School: Study Tips to Keep You Organized

Posted on December 28, 2011

Organized chaos. I use that term to define emergency nursing, but I can tell you that “organized chaos” is not conducive to a good study environment. Going back to school, particularly if you are juggling work and a family requires … Continue reading →

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3 Bad Habits Nursing Students Should Break

Posted on December 16, 2011

Ah, nursing school. So much studying. The harder you work, the more there is to know. Let’s be honest. Nursing is the hardest job you will ever love, and getting there is no cake walk.  Trying to accomplish everything isn’t … Continue reading →

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