5 Causes of the Very Real Nursing Shortage
It’s nearly impossible to scan past a headline today without reading about the pending nursing shortage. Is the pending staffing crisis is real or just media hype? The truth: the healthcare industry is facing a huge need for nurses in the next decade. We broke down some reasons why below so we can all understand […]
How to Transition from an LVN to an RN
The advantage of enrolling in a vocational nurse program is beneficial for many people who want, or need, to start their nursing careers as quickly as possible. Once you become an LVN, you can start gaining valuable job experience sooner than enrolling in a four-year institution and getting your bachelor’s degree. Many students also discover […]
Welcome to National Nurses Week
Every year, from May 6 through May 12, the American Nurses Association (ANA) supports National Nurses Week to celebrate the contribution of the literal backbone of the healthcare industry. These dates aren’t arbitrary: May 12 is Florence Nightingale’s birthday, and she remains a singular figure in the history of the field. What’s more, on May […]
Too Good to Be True: Inspiring Real Life Nursing Stories
Somewhere there must be a statistic of just how many heroic things nurses do every minute of every day. There seems to be no end to the level of generosity and compassion that nurses show both to their patients and complete strangers alike. We love to share these stories because they often fly under the […]
5 Nurses Who Are 21st Century Heroes
We all know that nurses perform heroic acts as part of the job. Some, though, go beyond the call of duty on their time off. There are dozens of stories like this out there because nurses are never one to back down from an emergency or a crisis. Still, we thought these remarkable people deserved […]
10 Career Tips for Nursing Students
Even if you just started your first week of nursing school, it’s an excellent good time to start thinking about how to prepare for your eventual job search. It’s not that far down the road, after all, especially if you’ve enrolled in an accelerated program. We’ve put together some tips to make sure that you […]
Deciding on an LVN School in Los Angeles
Deciding on a nursing school in Los Angeles is a choice that will impact the rest of your career. Before you register as a new student, it’s important to understand all the steps an institution needs to take to ensure that you will have a job at the end of your certification process. Please see […]
5 Main Differences Between an LVN and an RN
Congratulations on making the decision to enter the expanding healthcare field. If you’re investigating your options for a nursing degree, understanding the difference between a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) or a registered nurse (RN) can be overwhelming. Check out the main differences below so you can make an informed decision. 1. Schooling RNs require a […]
Exciting and Expanding Opportunities in Nursing
Exciting and Expanding Opportunities in Nursing Take a look at these expanding employment opportunities for nurses that many healthcare professionals may know little about. Employment opportunities and career paths for nurses go way beyond just hospitals, assisted living facilities and home care nursing. In a recent article entitled “Up-and-Coming Nurse Niches”, Megan Malugani discusses four […]
