Nursing Bachelor Degree Programs

A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is the fast-track to career advancement in the nursing field. To achieve a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and be eligible for state licensing examinations the student will need to meet the entrance requirements, as well as the graduation requirements of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (BSN)). The academic portion for a Bachelor degree in Nursing may be satisfied by an online nursing degree program. However, there are clinical (hands on) requirements for all nursing degrees, and they must be satisfied on campus or as directed in the hospital and under the supervision of the nursing degree program.

Registered Nursing Degree Specialization
Many hospitals and clinics that employ nurses have tuition reimbursement programs to encourage the nursing staff to further their education including bachelor's degrees in nursing and specializations. Many career paths for the registered nurse are open only for those possessing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or Masters of Science in Nursing degree. There are many advance nursing specializations as well. Some include Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Midwives, Nurse Anesthetists and Clinical Nurse Specialists. There are also certifications available for all nurses at all educational levels. Many nurses begin with a Nursing Bachelor degree and later continue for the Masters of Science In Nursing degree. It is often true, especially in nursing, that the more education a nurse has the greater the growth potential for their career.

Registered Nurses Job Duties and Responsibilities
Upon receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and state licensure, the registered nurse will have varying responsibilities dependent upon their employment setting. Many registered nurses are employed by hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and some are visiting nurses. Duties often include administering IV medications, explaining treatments to patients and families, assisting in performing diagnostic tests and help with patient follow-ups. These are just a few of the possible duties and responsibilities of the Nursing Bachelor Degree graduate.

Registered Nurse Working Environment
Most registered nurses will find themselves working indoors in a temperature controlled environment. Nurses working in direct patient care may need to be able to lift bend and stretch in order to move or reposition patients. Many nurses are employed within the hospital or long term care facility environment and may find themselves working shift work. Most nurses are employed full time.

Nursing Degree Graduates Employment Outlook

As with most careers within the health industry, the job outlook for the possessor of a nursing bachelor's degree or BSN is very bright and job growth is expected to be much faster than average. Advances in medical care as well as the growing population of elderly have ensured that the demand for registered nurses will continue to grow.

Salaries for Bachelor Nursing Degree Professionals

The salary ranges for the professional nurse with a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) vary with the region in which they live and the type of facility by which they are employed. However on average first-year graduates report an average of $20.83 to $27.43 per hour.

E-Trade Baby Nurse Practitioner Videos Are A Must See

If you haven't seen these, you've missed something pretty hilarious. Unfortunately, they also have hit the mark with nurse practitioner issues in the state of Florida. We must be vigilant in contacting our representatives and senators and let them know just how much Florida needs to join the rest of the country regarding prescriptive authority. Enjoy!

Happy Anniversary to Change Of Shift

I'm just a little late, but never to forget Emergiblog's Change of Shift. Kim is one of the premier nurse bloggers on the internet and still going strong. There are few nursing blogs that I frequent and she's the cream of the crop! I envy her writing style and laugh until I almost pee my pants at some of her posts. One day, I would love to meet her in person and say hello. Till then, I can admire her from afar.

I can really say that if I ever end up in the ER, I hope that the nurses who take care of me care half as much as she does about her patients and her blogging friends. I hope that she continues to keep Emergiblog going strong and continues her education and becomes a fellow NP when she finishes her BSN.

Top Colleges.com Gets It Totally Wrong

Why is it so hard to figure out what nurse practitioners actually do? It's really not that hard. Pick up a telephone and call one if you really want to know. You can google the question and be brought to several sites, including mine, that can explain what we do and how to become one if you want.
The following is the explanation that Top Colleges.com has come up with for a nurse practitioner.

A nurse practitioner is an RN who has undertaken further training (such as a Masters degree) to provide similar care as a doctor (such as carrying out the same sort of non-emergency tasks that a physician may perform). In many states, nurse practitioners are able to write prescriptions for patients.

Go on over and leave a comment here and give your explanation like I did. Maybe they will change their definition.