There are many opportunities waiting in the nursing industry. Two of the most popular nursing positions are the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN). Both of these individuals are valuable assets to the nursing industry, but they both have different job responsibilities and offer different levels of knowledge and skills to the nursing […]
RN Information
RN Information: This page contains articles related specifically to work as an RN. Some of our articles include RN salary information, nursing career tips, registered nurse resources, and more. If you are a registered nurse, make sure to sign up for our FREE newsletter so you can stay up-to-date on the latest resources and nursing tips. Registered nursing is one of the fastest growing jobs as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. RNs enjoy competitive pay, and a very diverse set of employment opportunities. Browse the articles below to learn more about registered nursing.
Second Degree Nursing Programs | What are Second Degree BSN Nursing Programs?
Nursing is one of the fastest growing fields in the industry. With a 22% increase in nursing position expected through the year 2018, many professionals are choosing to make drastic career moves by leaving their current careers and entering the nursing field. Nursing is one of the safest industries so many are choosing to earn […]
Thinking of Becoming a Registered Nurse: How to Volunteer or Shadow?
Are you thinking of becoming a registered nurse, but you aren’t sure if you’d really like it? Or maybe you are in high school and you are considering entering a nursing program, yet you’d like to get a little experience and see what the actual job is like. If this is the case, what can […]
How Many Years Do I Have to Study To Become an RN?
We recently received the following question: “How many years do I have to study to become an RN?” This is a great question, and a lot of potential nursing students ask this. Essentially, there are a couple of degree programs you can complete in order to be a licensed Registered Nurse. We’ll get to that in […]
LPN to RN | How to Become a Registered Nurse as a LPN
These days, many people are choosing to change careers or advance in their current careers. The economy is creating an urgency to find positions with job security and financial benefits. One of the popular career changes is from Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN). This career move offers more promise and opportunity for […]
DUI & Nursing School | Can I Become a Nurse if I Had a DUI Before?
For many people the dream of attending nursing school to become nurses is closer than they could have ever imagined. Attending nursing school is a prestigious opportunity to gain useful knowledge that can be used in the nursing profession. Some worry that a past DUI can hinder their opportunity to enter nursing school and becoming a […]
Duties of a Registered Nurse | in a Hospital and Nursing Home
Duties of a Registered Nurse in a hospital or nursing home entail many things. Registered Nurses (RNs) are responsible for a wide variety of care provided to patients. Not only are they responsible for taking care of patients but they must delegate to CNAs and supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). This article will talk about […]
Registered Nursing Resources
How can you become a registered nurse RN? Do you have what it takes? What degree program should you choose? How can you advance in your career or get additional certifications as a registered nurse? What does a registered nurse do? If you are not familiar with the health care field, it can be daunting […]
My Biggest Fear Working as a Registered Nurse RN in a Hospital or Medical Office
I am almost caught up on questions, but I had another great question regarding working as a registered nurse: Hey Sarah, What is your biggest fear working as a Registered Nurse RN? Is there anything you constantly worry about while working? Just curious. Deb Thanks so much for your question Deb. I think all people […]
The Positive and Negative Things about Being a Registered Nurse
Since I have been an registered nurse for almost a year, I have been able to see the positive and negative things/aspects of being an registered nurse. However, just like with any other job there are positive and negative things associated with them. Here is a little break down of how my first year has […]
What Registered Nursing RN Work Has Been Like So Far
Hey Everyone, Wow, it has been a really long time since I have updated my blog! I have missed blogging and I am going to make an effort to really try to get in more posts. I have just been so super busy and tired, but now I will hopefully be blogging more. I also […]
My Life as a New Registered Nurse
Hey Everyone, So it has been a while since I made a post last. Almost a month…yikes…bad Sarah. I’ve missed blogging. I think getting NCLEX over with took the best out of me lol. I want to THANK EVERYONE who has commented on the blog and congratulated me….you all are so sweet and I had […]
How to Become a Registered Nurse? Steps to Become an RN
Introduction On Becoming a Registered Nurse RN How do you become a registered nurse? This is a great question that a lot of potential nurses ask when they first become interested in this profession. Registered Nursing is a popular profession within the medical field, and most career research centers project an increased demand for RNs over the next decades. With this increased demand […]