5 Hot Careers for MSN Degree Holders

Posted on April 16, 2012 by admin

With the aging population in America, nursing degrees have gained popularity due to the opportunity for career growth and a shortage of registered nurses. Some RNs continue their education to become advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). APRNs work independently or in collaboration with physicians. They are able to provide primary care and prescribe medications in most states. APRNs require at least a master’s degree, such as a Master of Science in Nursing. Online BSN to MSN bridge programs are a great option for busy professionals. They offer registered nurses with BSN degrees flexible course schedules to accommodate full-time work and family obligations.

With accelerated programs, it takes less time to earn a master’s degree. With a Master of Science in Nursing, new opportunities become available. To name some, one can become a clinical nurse specialist, nurse administrator, nurse anesthetist, an educator, nurse midwife, nurse practitioner or nurse researcher. The many career paths available – both bedside and managerial – make the MSN degree a popular choice among nurses. Looking to the future, these 5 career options are gaining popularity with MSN degree holders.

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A Complete Guide to Transferring Your Nursing License to Another State

Posted on September 14, 2011 by admin

Those with a nursing license who wish to move to another state have options available to them. While states differ on what is required of nurses, those who have graduated from an accredited nursing program can find that transferring a license is not as difficult as getting one. For those interested in pursuing a nursing degree or furthering your nursing career, there are many schools across the country that provide accredited education for nurses, such as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. They approve baccalaureate, graduate, and residency programs in nursing. Another national nursing education accrediting agency is the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission. You can use their search engine to search by area, institution name, and even program type. One reason national accreditation, rather than regional or state accreditation, is so important is that issues when transferring your nursing license can arise. For example, if the school you graduated from is recognized and accredited in your old state but not the new, chances are your nursing license may not transfer. This can be avoided by getting a nursing degree from a nationally accredited program.

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40 Useful Tutorial Sites for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals

Posted on June 1, 2011 by admin

When you decide to be a nurse, chances are that you made the decision in order to help people. You can be a great help to people when you better understand how to treat them. The good news is that there are a number of tutorial sites available so that you can learn about being a better health care professional.

Health care professionals can use the Internet as a resource. From information about different diseases and conditions, to case studies, to creating treatment plans, to understanding health care law and ethics. You can learn a lot about health care and improved outcomes by looking online. If you are interested in becoming a better nurse, you can use these 40 tutorial sites for information and help:

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26 BlackBerry Apps to Learn About Any Medicine, Symptom or Disease

Posted on January 31, 2011 by admin

Any nurse knows that it is important to have access to good information. Being able to have a good reference is important if you want to take the best care of your patients. Thanks to technology, it is possible to have all the information you need at your fingertips. Indeed, smart phones are quickly become miniature medical reference libraries.

If you have a BlackBerry, it is possible for your to carry all the medical reference that you need in the palm of your hand. There are a number BlackBerry apps designed to be of help to health care professionals. Here are 26 of the best BlackBerry apps to learn about any symptom and disease Continue reading →

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Top 25 Social Sites for Weight Loss and Maintenance

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Linda

“Lose together or gain alone” is the motto of one of the social networking sites listed below for weight loss and and/or fitness to gain and maintain that new slim and healthy physique. Many nurses who proceed from the BSN to MSN degree, including those receiving grants and scholarships, will doubtless benefit from knowing about these sites — if not for their own use, then for patients and clients. Continue reading →

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How Healthy Is Your State? 10 Enlightening Infographics

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Linda

If you live in a “healthy” state, meaning one of the fifty states contained within this nation, does that mean that you are living healthily or with a healthy state of mind? The answer might depend upon how the statistics for your state are gathered, the type of health statistics that provide the focus and how your state compares nationwide. Since the gathering of data within the U.S. is a fairly recent phenomenon, analyzing that data also is recent.

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9 Little Known Secrets to Living Past 90

Posted on March 19, 2010 by admin

In a world of technological advancements, it which medicine benefits a great deal from new developments, it is little surprise that the human lifespan is increasing. However, it is not as long as it could be. At a TED conference last year, Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest, pointed out that the human body is meant to last until about 90 — 12 years longer than the current average American age of 78.

There are some secrets to living longer. Many scientists have studied those who live the longest, looking to find similarities. Here are nine secrets that can help you live past the age of 90:DNA

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Top 25 Naturopathic Blogs

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Linda

Naturopathy, a way of living naturally with a focus on natural remedies and the body’s vital ability to heal and maintain itself. Naturopathy is focused on preventative measures, although many clinics offer to help remedy health situations that already exist. While some critics debunk naturopathy in favor of traditional medicine, entire families have adopted the naturopathic approach to life and — while the work is not easy — have learned that they are happy with an alternative way to healthy and creative living. Continue reading →

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25 Fun Video Games for Health and Fitness Nuts

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Linda

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If you doubt the veracity of video games for health, fitness and even for pain management, you might think again when you realize the fun you can have while working towards better overall well being. Video games have attained a level in fitness management that they even warrant a conference and a national program geared specifically to Health Games Research. To learn more about how video games can contribute to your health and well being, we’ve compiled a list of 25 fun video games, or fitness tools, that are geared toward health and fitness nuts (or wanna-be nuts). Continue reading →

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Top 50 Blogs by Medical Professionals

Posted on December 28, 2009 by admin

You can find a lot of interesting information and insights online. There are a number of medical professionals willing to share their thoughts online through blogging. Many medical professionals can provide you with the feeling that someone really does understand. These medical professional blogs are great reads, often with real stories. (Names and some details changed to protect privacy, of course.) Enjoy these 50 top blogs by medical professionals:

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