Bridging From LPN to RN

Licensed practical nurses (LPN) have the ability to reinforce their current skill set, acquire new skills, learn additional theory, earn a higher income, and prepare for enhanced career mobility by continuing their educations to become registered nurses (RN). Bridge programs have been formulated to enable LPNs to complete an associate degree in nursing (ADN) or a bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN) plus training at the professional registered nursing level. Both educational pathways will result in eligibility to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), and applicants who pass this exam will attain state licensure as RNs. Read More...

Respiratory Therapy Professor turned RN student

I am 34 years old, and I'd like to believe I've accomplished quite a bit... Yes I am a professor and a Nursing Student at my college, and it is awkward.....I have a M.S in Respiratory Therapy, but I recently decided to try my hand at Nursing, because dont get me wrong....I love RT, but the one thing I've always wanted to do is Psychiatric Nursing, because I personally believe that the mental health population is strongly judged in a negative light in our society and needs more people like me whom are not judgemental, and concerned with trying to promote their health in the best manner possible... Read More...

Snacking helps you think better

Yep, when you are focused you do the craziest things. What have you done (or do) to ensure success? Read More...

Student Loan Fraud (Part II)

An increasing number of scams involving government and private student loans are flourishing in this currently sluggish economy. The intended purpose of this two-part essay is to examine the growing problem of student loan fraud. Read More...

What EXACTLY is a care plan?

There are a lot of posts on this site about care plans; however, while I can somewhat guess what they are, I was wondering if someone could explain them to me. What are they? When in Nursing School do you do them? Why are they so difficult? I have people say on this site that "if you spend 10 hours on a care plan, that's not enough" why do they take so long? What is the length of one of them? Read More...

Nursing program starts Aug 27th and I'm not prepared!

My first day of the nursing program starts on August 27th and I have not been able to purchase anything yet!! I take that back, I was able to order my nursing student name tag but the only reason I was able to do that was because it was only 5 dollars! We have a hard time making ends meet and any "extra" money (if there is such a thing) has been spent to get three of my four children their school nessesities... Read More...

Type A personality, recently accepted in Nursing school, and anxiety

I've made all As in my Pre-Nursing prerequisites, I'm approaching my 2nd year since becoming a CNA, I've received my acceptance letter, and attended my Nursing orientation. Over the past few weeks, I've received my textbook list and Fall 2012 schedule; in addition to the compulsive need to watch every preparatory nursing video there is! Could there be a way to help ease all of the anxiety and tension? Read More...

Scrubs, Anyone?

It is seen that there are several styles and colors of scrubs available. For you experienced students and nurses, are there any little features that you like to see in your scrubs? I dunno, say real belt loops instead of a drawstring... or some similar thing... Read More...

What is the point of becoming a nurse?!

I am starting to see from threads and other sites that cities are being flooded with new grads and their are barely any jobs in the market. What is the point of going through nursing school and spending all that money to graduate and not get a job. I live in Houston, TX and every place I call says that they are only hiring nurses with experience. Read More...

What are you going to miss the most...

As I turned my calendar today to August, a jolt of excitement went through me when I realized "I START NURSING SCHOOL THIS MONTH"!!!! Then, a half second later I inwardly groaned, "I start school this month". I realized my summer has come and gone, and the lazy days are over.

What One Thing Will You Miss The Most When You Go Back To School? Read More...

Expanding Medicaid Coverage Cuts Mortality, Improves Health

Expansion of Medicaid eligibility is associated with reduced mortality and improvements in various health-related measures, according to a study published online July 25 in the New England Journal of Medicine. Read More...

CNA's taken off schedule after passing boards?

I just found out my hospital takes all CNAs, PCAs, CSTs etc off the schedule when they pass their boards. I never thought about this until some coworkers were taken off the schedule in July. Fortunately everyone was offered a RN position. Is this normal? Read More...

Be Careful Where You Post Your Personal Information

I did not know where to post this information. This is an informational post. The reason I am posting this to tell everybody not to post their email address on any social media, boards or things of that nature. I had to learn the hard way. Esme is the one that is always telling users to be careful of that! Read More...