Given the nursing shortage, it's unfortunate that nursing schools reject many eager prospective nurses each year. In 2005, more than 32,000 qualified applicants were turned away due to a shortage of faculty and resources, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. In Maryland, nursing schools are "bursting at the seams," says Tracy Jamison, director of admissions at the University of Maryland School of Nursing in Baltimore. At her school, the BSN program typically receives...
In the US and Canada, many nurses who choose a specialty become certified in that area, signifying that they possess expert knowledge. There are over 200 nursing specialties and sub-specialties. Certified nurses sometimes earn a salary differential over their non-certified colleagues, and studies from the Institute of Medicine have demonstrated that specialty-certified nurses have higher rates of patient satisfaction, as well as lower rates of work-related errors in patient care. R.N.s are...
Child health nursing is an area of nursing and medical practice with a focus on providing holistic care to infants, children and adolescents. It differs from pediatrics, in that the emphasis in pediatrics is ill-health and the alleviation of symptoms or disease. One of the major principles of pediatric nursing is the concept of family centered care. Pediatric nurses function to support the family by providing nursing care that the family cannot perform, educating and supporting them to...
A nurse educator is a nurse who teaches and prepares licensed practical nurses (LPN) and registered nurses (RN) for entry into practice positions. Nurse Educators also teach in graduate programs at Master’s and doctoral level which prepare advanced practice nurses, nurse educators, nurse administrators, nurse researchers, and leaders in complex healthcare and educational organizations. this is Faculty who teach in LPN, associate degree and baccalaureate programs are required to hold a Master’s...
Many people who are considering nursing, and especially older people who are considering switching to a nursing career from their present job, are concerned about the costs of obtaining a nursing degree. Some think they can’t afford to go to nursing school. But almost always, if you’ve got the aptitude and desire and skills to become a nurse, there’s a way for you to pay for your nursing education. These days there are more and more sources of financial aid for nursing students, driven in part...
There are multiple doctorate degrees in nursing: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP or DrNP), Doctor of Nursing Science (DNSc, DNS or DSN) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing. The Doctor of Nursing (ND) degree has been phased out and most universities have transitioned to the DNP. Like other practice disciplines, there are two types of doctorates in nursing: research and practice. The research-oriented doctorate in nursing is generally awarded as the PhD in Nursing (an academic doctorate) or...
A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is an advanced-level quaternary education degree for Registered Nurses. It is required to become an advanced practice nurse, such as a Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Midwife, or a Clinical nurse leader, and is considered an entry-level degree for nurse educators and managers. It may also be a prerequisite for doctorate-level nursing education. This graduate-level degree may focus in one or more of many different...
A nurse's postnominal (listed after the name) credentials usually follow his or her name in this order: * Highest earned academic degree in or related to nursing (e.g. "MSN") * Nursing licensure (e.g. "RN") * Nursing certification (e.g. "CCRN") Generally credentials are listed from most to least permanent. A degree, once earned, cannot be taken away. State licensure is only revoked for serious professional misconduct. Certifications...
NCLEX-RN For Dummies (Education) by: Patrick R. Coonan NCLEX-RN
For Dummies is essential for any nursing candidate who wishes to join
the workforce as soon as possible... and who wants to increase their
score on the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination for
Registered Nurses). Featuring a companion CD-ROM with an extra
practice test, this friendly guide provides readers with a
point-by-point review of typical test questions, helping them hone
their skills in each of the...
In order to become certified as a practical or vocational nurse, individuals must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses. This exam has been developed by
the National Council of State Boards of Nursing to ensure that
standards for professional practice are the same in every jurisdiction.
Here are a couple of NCLEX-PN test preparation resources:
NCLEX-PN Study Guide
NCLEX-PN Flashcards
The NCLEX-PN exam is divided into the...
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