RN Nurse Schools

By: Stephanie Larkin

Finding the right nursing job is all about keeping your mind open to different opportunities and researching all possibilities. First things first, it is important to have an idea of the type of organization you are interested in. Luckily, today there are many more opportunities for those seeking a career in nursing than just hospitals.The internet is a great place to start your search, but it is important to start by getting good advice from trusted sources. Read the rest of this entry »

Job opportunities for MTs are expected to grow faster than average for the next several years. Health care facilities continue to expand, and employment opportunities should expand with them.

Settings for work in this field are varied. Medical transcription job opportunities include working in hospitals or physician’s offices. Government medical facilities provide another option for job seekers. Individuals looking for work in this field can also look in diagnostic laboratories, business support services, and transcription service offices. MT job opportunities can be found anywhere there is medical need. Read the rest of this entry »

By: Stephanie Larkin

No workplace has escaped the touch of technology, including nursing. Nursing is still, and will always be, a field where technology has had a huge impact on the way that nurses do their job. While some of the technological advances have made the nurse’s job easier, others have been implemented as a price saving measure, and still others are used to improve patient safety. Read the rest of this entry »

By: Stephanie Larkin

If you are considering an advanced education in the nursing field, you probably have a lot of questions about where this occupation could take you. Not all nurses are the same, and choosing just one area for a specialty can be extremely difficult. From long-term care to emergency room nursing and everything in between, learning about different options available is crucial to your search for the nursing specialty that is best suited to your strengths. Here are some tips to help you determine which area of nursing to specialize in: Read the rest of this entry »

By: Michelle Phillips,Rn

Certified Nursing Assistant Education

A certified nursing assistant (CNA) is a member of a nursing team who provides basic patient care working under the supervision of registered nurses. The nurse assistant performs routine care and treatment of patients, assisting them in their daily tasks. The duties performed may include keeping track of the patient’s all round health, bathing them, serving them meals, taking their temperature, blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, etc. and making observations on the patients and reporting about their condition to supervising nurses. Read the rest of this entry »

By: Vickie Saleni

Forget the stereotypical nurses dressed in all white, catering to doctors’ every request. Today’s nurses are leaders, technology gurus, and patient care managers, thanks to LPN to BSN (Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing) programs that prepare them for professional success. Read the rest of this entry »