http://www.rnbuilder.com/blog Gateway To Your Nursing Education Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:15:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Nurse practitioners are one of the most valuable members of a healthcare team. With more responsibility and autonomy than a traditional RN or BSN, but still considered a nurse first and foremost, nurse practitioners strike a great balance between traditional medical doctors and more hands-on, focused care. Because nurse practitioners ... http://www.rnbuilder.com/blog/education/nurse-practitioner-requirements/ Almost everyone in the United States has heard about the nursing shortage, and how it impacts the level of care being offered in hospitals and clinics around the country. There are more nursing job openings than there are nurses to fill them, and the result is that many RNs, LPNs, ... http://www.rnbuilder.com/blog/education/prepped-becoming-a-nursing-instructor/ Nursing new grads are learning fast that, due to a temporary let up in the impending nursing shortage, hospitals across the country are not exactly rolling out the red carpet and offering them their dream jobs. There is one state, however, that seems to be bucking the trend and is ... http://www.rnbuilder.com/blog/nursing-career/nursing-in-texas/ Things are a little tough right now, with the economy and in many aspects, with the world in general. It’s easy to see a career in nursing solely from a surface perspective – a recession proof career despite the temporary hiring slowdown, a safe harbor in an otherwise turbulent job ... http://www.rnbuilder.com/blog/nursing-career/recession-proof-nursing/ It has taken several years and a little perspective, but I think I am finally in a position to provide an unbiased perspective on the pros and cons of working the night shift as a nurse. First, let me give you a little reality check about your options as a new nurse. For new ... http://www.rnbuilder.com/blog/nursing-career/nursing-night-shift/