Articles tagged with:nursing programs
As with any emerging trend, myths about online nursing programs abound. Learn how these five common myths about online nursing programs contrast with the real-life experiences of actual online LPN to RN degree students.
NurseNet, a popular listserv for nurses, often sparks lively discussions about hot nursing topics. Recently, a stimulating conversation about the importance of the BSN degree took place. With her permission, we've reprinted portions of a thought provoking
This National Nurses Week is especially significant since the United Nations has declared 2010 to be the International Year of the Nurse, and because it also marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Florence Nightingale, who is revered for pioneering t
For Carol Tulley, RN, BSN, TNS, emergency nursing is all about teamwork. The emergency department must run with teamwork, often times in the midst of a chaotic environment, she says. Otherwise, patient care and safety could be compromised...
This article explores the depth and variety of nurse-patient relationships within family practice. Readers will learn why communicating with patients in a family practice is different from in other settings, and nurses considering becoming NPs will get a
The new health care law is expected to bring in millions of new patients in the next few years despite a growing shortage of primary care physicians. Nurse practitioners are going to be the queens of the healthcare system, says Susan Ouellette, CRNP, CSP,
