Nursing school is challenging in itself and becomes even more so when you have to balance it with family and a job. Nonetheless, some do it and are successful. But how do they do it? Here are some strategies to help…
Many people today find it hard to find the time or money to go back to school, especially when they are immersed in a job that is as consuming as nursing. Despite the extra effort required, there are many advantages…
Deciding whether or not to attempt to hold down a job during your college years can be a difficult decision. Sure, the extra money is a huge bonus, but is it worth the price of less time to study the…
MSN degree nursing director“American Sentinel University made it possible for me to land the best job I’ve ever had,” says Soraya Sulaiman, director of nursing outpatient services at Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown, New York. The New York City native…
I have always loved hearing the stories of older nurses and after 29 years as a nurse, I am now that older nurse. As such, I would like to share my professional journey with you. My personal background To tell…
Not all nursing programs are created equal. Sure, most people recognize the importance of accreditation and common considerations such as location, online options, and availability of financial aid. But beyond that, there can be many differences between programs that could spell…
As most nurses are painfully aware, the original plan of saving for our retirement is not what it once was. The hope of cashing in on that nest egg in order to live on a beach in Florida is no…
Nursing school lectures can make watching paint dry seem exciting. That’s right. I said it. The monotone voice of the lecturer, the long stories about way back when, coupled with the already tired, stressed out nursing student can be a recipe for disaster.…
There is no question that there are many online nursing programs in the United States and they continue to grow as universities are riding the wave of the growth in health care to expand their earnings and increase student numbers. Online programs in particular…
If you haven’t figured it out by now, a career as a healthcare professional working with older adults is quite possibly a guarantee of job security. According to Maryville University, the population people in the U.S. age sixty-five or older…