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The Navy has many opportunities for young men and women interested in careers in nursing and healthcare. The following information on will help you to determine if you qualify for this challenging area of Naval service. The following is a quick look at the highlights the NROTC Scholarship Nurse Option : p((. • It is available to students interested in ...

Looking to sidestep the gloomy job market? Consider getting an MBA in health management. Recent findings from Moody's Investors Service indicate that President-elect Barack Obama's health-care proposals, if enacted, could galvanize the industry. The plans, which call for expanding the availability of health insurance and reducing health-care costs, could also increase demand for health-care management jobs. "If more people have health ...

Have you always wanted to tell someone about a personal nursing horror story, or how you think the current health care system is a mess, or write inspirational words of wisdom for potential nurses? Well, now’s your chance! NursingLink is looking for new featured writers! As a bonus, you will receive 100 reputation points — just for submitting! If we select ...

If you want to broaden your nursing knowledge or take the next step in your career, upgrading your degree is far from your only option. Nursing certifications can add value to your degree and help you specialize in one area of the profession. Here are a few popular choices for you to consider: You could be an 1. ACRN (AIDS-Certified RN), ...

A nursing education can take many different forms and can lead in many different directions. Degrees range from an Associate degree in nursing to Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The more advanced the degree, the more flexibility you have to move into management, teaching and leadership roles. Although doctorate degrees in nursing have always been offered, they are increasing in popularity both ...

Non-traditional nursing roles Let’s examine how you can use a nursing degree for a career outside of the traditional venue of Registered Nursing, Licensed Practitioner Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing. To begin exploring alternative nursing employment opportunities, try conducting a web search for: Nursing specialties. Most of these career choices allow nurses to work with patients in direct care ...

The nursing profession is expected to have a shortage of 1,000,000 nurses by 2016. With the dire need for new blood in the healthcare industry, there is a national push to start training the next generation of nurses who will provide aid and care to aging baby boomers. Because of this, nursing is one of the few recession-proof jobs in today's ...

Anyone who's completed nursing school can tell you where they floundered in their education. These could be big mistakes, such as choosing the wrong school, or small mistakes, like not "reading" an instructor very well. Nobody makes it through school without a few blunders, but if you follow these five rules of thumb, you should be able to avoid most of ...

Given the nursing shortage, it's unfortunate that nursing schools reject many eager prospective nurses each year. In 2007, nearly 31,000 qualified applicants were turned away due to a shortage of faculty and resources, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. In Maryland, nursing schools are "bursting at the seams," says Tracy Jamison, director of admissions at the University of ...

See and hear the latest developments in a wide variety of clinical areas recorded at national conferences conducted by Contemporary Forums. Hundreds of streaming synchronized audio presentations with visual materials are accessible on a 24/7 basis here www.onlinecelibrary.com. CE credit is also available for each session.\ Hot Topics in Pediatric Primary Care 2008 - Jackson Hole, WY Perinatal Dilemmas 2008 - ...

Interim HealthCare is the nation’s largest combined provider of home care and healthcare staffing. Incidentally, they are also a leading provider of some of the most rewarding careers in the healthcare field. They offer a comprehensive selection of career opportunities, including both home care and facility staffing. A wide variety of positions are currently available – from RNs to Physical Therapists, ...

Online Learning From a Renowned University Located in Jacksonville, Florida, JU is a regionally accredited university with one of the largest online RN to BSN programs in the country. But you don’t have to live in Florida or even the U.S. to learn from the best. With Jacksonville University’s online learning program you never have to visit campus or follow someone ...

An Associate of Science in Medical Assisting combines clinical training with classroom education. The program typically takes 1-2 years to complete, and a degree is awarded after successfully passing a minimum number of academic units. While there is on-the-job-training and certificate programs for medical assisting, an Associate of Science in Medical Assisting goes a step beyond by increasing the classroom education. ...

With 30 FREE credits for your active U.S. RN license and transfer credits that never expire; you’re closer to a BSN than you think. Jacksonville University’s flexible online RN to BSN program is perfect whether you’re an RN with a rigorous schedule, a deployed military nurse or a traveling nurse. Enjoy 100% online convenience and the ability to learn anywhere, 24/7. ...

With 30 FREE credits for your active U.S. RN license and transfer credits that never expire; you’re closer to a BSN than you think. Jacksonville University’s flexible online RN to BSN program is perfect whether you’re an RN with a rigorous schedule, a deployed military nurse or a traveling nurse. Enjoy 100% online convenience and the ability to learn anywhere, 24/7. ...

Individuals considering nursing should carefully weigh the advantages and disadvantages of enrolling in a BSN or MSN program because, if they do, their advancement opportunities usually are broader. In fact, some career paths are open only to nurses with a bachelor’s or master’s degree. A bachelor’s degree often is necessary for administrative positions and is a prerequisite for admission to graduate ...

Offered through community and technical colleges, an ADN can be completed in as little as two years if you took all the science prerequisites (typically microbiology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, algebra and psychology) in high school. It will take you three or even three-and-a-half years if you need the science prerequisites, which are part of every nursing program, to complete your ADN. ...

A Bachelor of Science in Health Administration provides a balance of health sciences knowledge with business administration skills. The degree is awarded by a college or university after completion of a minimum number of academic units, with a specific number of units in the Health Administration major. A BS in Health Administration is often the minimum requirement for most medical and ...

Contemporary Forums, providing quality, accredited continuing education conferences for thousands of nurses for more than 25 years, is now bringing this valuable content to you online! The actual conference presentations are available through its new Online CE Library in a streaming synchronized format that is conveniently accessible on a 24/7 basis. Many of these presentations are viewable here at Nursing Link ...

See and hear the latest developments in a wide variety of clinical areas recorded at national conferences conducted by Contemporary Forums. Hundreds of streaming synchronized audio presentations with visual materials are accessible on a 24/7 basis here www.onlinecelibrary.com. CE credit is also available for each session. Obstetric Nursing 2008, Las Vegas NV Adolescent Health Care 2008, Las Vegas Leadership Excellence, Las ...