Almost all care providers wear the same kind of colorful scrubs, which are built around comfort, and there are no differences for men and women. This can be difficult on some patients, since they might have a difficult time determining if they are being approached by a college-educated professional or by a supplementary staff member.
Tag Archive: nursing students
Oct 03
Nursing Opportunities: Is it Better to Work at a For-Profit Hospital or Non-Profit Hospital?
When it comes to working as a nurse within the hospital setting, there are some subtle differences in the way for-profits and non-profits are run. These differences are not universal, but if you are choosing between two types of organizations, you may want to consider a few of these trends.
Sep 06
Term Papers and Projects to Expect in Nursing School
Although this can seem overwhelming, it’s something most nursing students are prepared for, and the hard work is just part of the challenge of reaching your professional goals. What many students aren’t prepared for, however, is the other kind of work that you’ll be taking home: term papers and group projects.
Aug 01
Equipment and Clothing You’ll Need to Buy for Nursing School
Like any college program, there are costs associated with housing and textbooks in addition to things like tuition and student fees. For nursing students, there may also be a need to buy nursing gear like scrubs, shoes, and even a stethoscope.
Jul 15
Attending Nursing Conferences
Professional nursing conferences are most commonly offered by hospitals, nursing specialization boards, the American Nurses Association, and the National League for Nursing. Providing education, conference speakers, and the chance to develop new skills, these conferences run the range of week-long affairs to an afternoon or two a few times per year.
Jul 06
Moving a Nursing License Across State Borders
While the NLC makes it easy to transfer your place of residence and work, there are options for those who live elsewhere. In most cases, you’ll need to contact the state’s nursing board directly to learn what requirements they have that may differ from those currently in your position. For example, you may need to beef up on a few classes to reach the required number of continuing education credits, or you may need to pay an additional fee to be licensed to work in that state.
Jun 29
Study Nursing and a Second Language
If you speak a second language fluently, or if English is your second language, use it to your advantage starting with nursing school. When you learn complex medical terms, take the time to learn both forms of it: your native language and English. This way, you’ll become a valuable part of a health care team, since you’ll be one of the few individuals who can translate complex medical procedures for those who don’t understand English.
Jun 22
Health Risks in Nursing School
Because you are working directly with patients who are ill, and because you spend so much time doing physically challenging work, your risks of disease and injury increase, especially after years of work. For nursing students, it’s best to be aware of these risks and develop good habits early, beginning with your clinicals and internship experiences.
Jun 20
How to Succeed in Nursing School
While it’s true that recruitment methods urge students to consider nursing school, and that you can earn an RN license in as little as two years, don’t expect an easy time of it. Nursing school is a challenge—both to get in and to get through.
Jun 15
What To Do If You Don’t Pass the NCLEX
If you don’t pass the NCLEX, you will be required to wait three months before you can take it again. Use this time to brush up on your studying and take test preparation classes so that you are even more ready next time around.
