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When it's time to trade mannequins and simulations for real patients, even the most confident student nurse can get a case of the jitters. Many RNs-to-be worry not only about acing their clinical skills but also about getting along with patients and hospital personnel. "I tell students who are [starting their clinical education] that they really know more than they think ...

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Resume Advice for New Healthcare Graduates Wondering what you need to put on your nursing-related resume? You might ask if one puts all past jobs even if they do not relate to healthcare, or do you only include clinical experience? == == Related Links == == == Discussions: Career Advice == == == Afraid you can't afford nursing school? Check out ...

h4. Overview Anatomy and Physiology courses are considered the most important prerequisite required for completing your ADN or BSN. It provides an in-depth examination of the human body's overall structure and the functions of its organs. Most ADN and BSN programs require completion of eight semester hours (Anatomy and Physiology I and II with Labs). h4. Topics Covered # Atoms, Molecules, ...

What happens after you get hired? How do you make a success of yourself? Here are Monster.com’s “Six Tips to Survive Your First Year as a Hospital RN”. The first year on the job is often the toughest for new nursing graduates, especially those who work in hospitals. In fact, new nurse graduates account for more than half of the turnover ...

You will be happy to find out that getting hired is truly “the easy step.” In nursing school, the employers come to you. as you will find yourself at many career fairs, with nurse recruiters from local hospitals trying to entice you with their cool pens and magnets. Do not be dazzled! Decide what you are looking for before the recruiters ...

You've graduated from nursing school. Now, while the English majors are partying, you're worrying about the most important test of your life. Yes, it's frightening. But you can do it. Here's how: You will hear much talk of the NCLEX during nursing school. Instructors often refer to exam questions as “NCLEX style questions.” Does this mean that they are designed to ...

The good news is that you have a wide range of specialties to choose from. The bad news? You have a wide range of specialties to choose from. How do you make up your mind? Fortunately you will have lots of exposure to each one. In nursing school you will typically spend about a semester in each specialty. Here’s a run ...

You’ve gotten through your prerequisites and you’ve gotten accepted to the nursing school of your choice. Congratulations! Now comes the hard part. Remember how challenging your Anatomy and Physiology course was? Now you have to deal with Pathophysiology and Pharmacology (Known as “Path” and “Pharm” to the seasoned nursing student). And on top of your courses you will be attending clinicals. ...

There are a variety of questions you should ask when trying to determine which type of nursing school you should attend. There are nursing programs in the largest universities as well as the smallest community colleges. Deciding whether you want to go for an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree is essential at this point. Community colleges typically offer associates degrees ...

If you elect to go the BSN or ADN route, here is a list of the prerequisites you most likely will be required to take: * General Biology * General Chemistry * Organic Chemistry * Microbiology * Anatomy & Physiology * Mathematics * Statistics * Nutrition * Developmental Psychology * English Composition * Multicultural Studies * General Education This list is ...

Did you know that there are different ways of becoming a nurse? How do you know which path to choose? Here is some information from the Department of Labor to help you decide: You can obtain one (or more!) of several degrees in order to become a nurse. The first of which is a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse. ...

The first step to becoming a nurse is learning about the basics of nursing: what they do, how they do it, and why they do it. Those considering nursing should also research the different types of nursing specialties that they could pursue, nursing working conditions, the employment outlook, and average nursing salaries. h4. What do Nurses do? Nurses perform the following ...

What happens after you get hired? How do you make a success of yourself? Here are Monster.com’s “Six Tips to Survive Your First Year as a Hospital RN”. The first year on the job is often the toughest for new nursing graduates, especially those who work in hospitals. In fact, new nurse graduates account for more than half of the turnover ...

You will be happy to find out that getting hired is truly “the easy step.” In nursing school, the employers come to you. as you will find yourself at many career fairs, with nurse recruiters from local hospitals trying to entice you with their cool pens and magnets. Do not be dazzled! Decide what you are looking for before the recruiters ...

NCLEX stands for National Council Licensure Examination and The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) develops it. It is the exam you will need to pass in order to become a registered nurse. You will hear much talk of it during nursing school. Instructors often refer to exam questions as “NCLEX style questions.” Does this mean that they are ...

The good news is that you have a wide range of specialties to choose from. The bad news? You have a wide range of specialties to choose from. How do you make up your mind? Fortunately you will have lots of exposure to each one. In nursing school you will typically spend about a semester in each specialty. Here’s a run ...

Thinking about attending nursing school? Browse our guide to help you decide which nursing specialties you are most interested in pursuing. Also be sure to check out our Career Specialties Article for more on degree requirements and salaries per job. Acute Care: Acute care nurses offer care for patients who suffer from acute conditions such as shock or heart attack. Acute ...