Master of Science in Nursing

schools can receive. Many nursing schools including the Denver School of Nursing are accredited by the Accreditation Committee for Education in Nursing (ACEN). One factor that influences accreditation are the institution’s scores on the NCLEX-RN exam, the board exam necessary to become a licensed registered nurse (RN). It is important for most nursing students to attend accredited schools in order to have an easier time finding jobs and getting into masters and doctoral nursing programs.…

Transition into the Professional Nursing Role The final months of nursing school can be a nerve racking time because there are numerous steps to take and consider. In addition to registering for the NCLEX, working on ATI, preparing for our final exam, we are also researching and applying for jobs. This can be an overwhelming time, but it is also a very exciting adventure because we are seeing everything we have worked for fall into place. I will be seeking employment in Denver, Colorado but…

because they actually offered an online nursing program, which was ideal. I attended one semester there and realized that was not the place for me. I then began researching other universities and came across CCU. Finding a university that encourages students to follow Christ was what first caught my eye, followed by the fact that they offered nursing. I immediately applied to the university and was accepted, only to find out that in order to major in nursing, I actually had to reside in…

great idea to explore different careers in the health field; with that be said I completed the program the top of my class. Throughout the internship and working as a certified dental assistant, I noticed that I was unhappy that I was not in the nursing field. Yes, I was in the health field but I felt incomplete that something was missing in my life. I felt that college would be my second chance at becoming a…

its positive and negative aspects, they weren’t bad, and the best thing is: it is a safe school. The disadvantages listed above don’t affect my career. As soon as I graduate from high school, I will start at UTRGV Brownsville to get ready for my nursing…

My practicum setting is an associate degree nursing program, Joliet Junior College in Joliet Illinois, one of the oldest community colleges in Illinois. The mission of the nursing school is to offer students a reasonable, accessible quality education towards a lifelong career in the nursing profession while serving the diverse population living within our community (Joliet Junior College [JJC], n.d.). In addition, the nursing school’s philosophy is to prepare students to enter into the growing…

Health Care Report on Neonatal Nurses Neonatal nursing is a specialized area of nursing that works with newborn infants who are born with different health problems like; prematurity, birth defects, infection, cardiac malformations, and surgical problems. The first month of life is known as the neonatal period for newborns, which is where the practice got its name. These newborns are often sick for months. Neonatal nurse jobs involve care for those infants who experience problems after birth,…

The Bureau of Labor Statistics for 2015 estimates that nursing jobs will increase by “16 percent from 2014 to 2024,” which is faster than other job fields (BLS). Nurses play strategic roles in the growth process which helps individuals who struggle with problems in his or her health. Nursing is an essential element in “community planning”, and public health services (nursingworld). Nurses also manages the behavior of individuals found in groups that have “potential health crises” and help he or…

Ever wanted to make a difference in your community ? Felt a state of contentment after helping others? Ever been intrigued about medicine and science ? Then you may want to consider a major in nursing. There are wide variety of specialities/positions to choose from, flexible hours, job security, and the pay is fitting. A nursing major opens many doors into the future, and it will always be valuable. There is an array of options to choose from when deciding what speciality to go into. For…

Throughout my whole childhood I always dreamed of what kind of job I would have when I grew up. My goals changed almost daily, from astronaut to ballerina to actress. Although I am now grown and have a better idea of what I want to do I’m still not entirely sure what job is right for me. After taking the Focus 2 assignment I found out a lot about myself and that I was on the right track to my career goals, and that I have the skills to make my goal a reality. Also, I learned about what kind of…