my GPA would no longer suffice for me to stay in the nursing program. After taking a year off, I’ve been slowly working my way through a ASN program to get my RN, and I’m eventually planning to go to an RN-BSN program to
Hospital Nursing — What a gang member taught me about nursingANN J. BRADY RNBSN
To become a med surg nurse, you must first obtain a nursing degree from an accredited nursing program. You can pursue either a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). Once you have completed your degree, you must take and pass the National Council L...
NursesGeneral NursingNursing Q/A LoveMyBugs, BSN, CNA, RN 1,316 Posts Specializes in Pediatrics. Please excuse my ignorance, but what does 0.8 FTE, and 0.6 FTE mean? I have seen those on job postings next to the number of hours per week and have no idea what they mean. Thanks. ...
One nurse pointed out that having a DNR doesn't mean the person is a hospice patient: "It doesn't mean that you're not going to do everything that you would for anybody else." The nurses encountered family conflicts and confusion about DNR orders, particularly when the patient's ...
Step 1: Complete aBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)degree. Step 2: Pass the NCLEX-RN exam and holding an RN license. Step 3: Work for multiple years in a clinical setting. Step 4: Complete a master’s degree (MSN) from anaccredited family nurse practitioner program, including either...
What Is a Nursing Major? Nursing emphasizes critical thinking, clinical judgment and service to others. Students in a Bachelor of Science in nursing, or BSN, program can expect to explore the crossover between theoretical and practical learning. They spend time in the classroom studying the scienc...
Nursing StudentsStudent AssistNursing Q/A Status Post Medical Abbreviations lindsmith88 14 Posts I know it stands for status post, but what does it actually mean? For example, deep vein thrombosis s/p inferior vena cava filter. Does it mean the patient developed DVT after having an IVC filter...
Melissa L. Mastorovich, DNP, RN, BC STAT Nursing Consultants, Inc., Trafford, PA, USA Many nurse educators have become increasingly concerned about students’ constant focus on grades. The accurate and fair assessment of nursing students is essential for faculty at all levels of nursing education...
In order to become a nurse practitioner, you must first be a registered nurse (RN). Many nurses start off their career with an associate's degree and then continue their education. Or you can become an RN along with your BSN. Once you have your BSN, you will need your MSN with the ...