With the trials and tribulations of the economy and the healthcare system in the United States constantly in the headlines, it's no surprise that health organizations are increasingly looking for cost-effective ways to expand medical practice. An article recently published on Software Advice's The Profitable Practice blog makes a pretty convincing case for cost savings surrounding the hiring of nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) over physicians. On top of providing significant cost savings, the article suggests that NPs and PAs can fill the physician gap while offering comparable patient care and positive patient experiences.
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants offer significant savings over physicians because, among other things, NPs and PAs earn lower salaries, charge less for office visits and require lower insurance costs. The median salary for a physician is more than twice that of a nurse practitioner or a physician assistant. Additionally, it is estimated that the cost of a physician visit is, on average, 20 to 35 percent higher than the cost of an NP visit. NPs also have lower malpractice rates and costs, while PAs offer a savings of 66 percent over physicians when it comes to liability risk costs.
According to The Profitable Practice blog article, nurse practitioners and physician assistants are in a pivotal position right now as the healthcare industry deals with a significant physician shortage that is expected to rise over the next several years. Hospitals and clinics are looking to mid-level practitioners like NPs and PAs to fill the gap in primary care—as evidenced by an 8-percent growth in mid-level practitioner staffing requests from 2010 to 2012. NPs and PAs are a good option because, despite their lower salaries, they can perform approximately 80 to 85 percent of the tasks that primary care physicians perform. Additionally, several studies have shown that patient satisfaction levels with NPs and PAs are comparable with or superior to patient satisfaction levels with physicians.
Primary care facilities looking to expand their practices will likely continue to look toward nurse practitioners and physician assistants as the demand for primary care increases under the Affordable Care Act. According to Software Advice's article, "To be successful, practices must enable all healthcare providers to function at the top of their license in order to provide patients with the best possible treatment." To read more about the expanding roles of nurse practitioners and physician assistants, read the full article here.
Additionally, The College Network (TCN) can get you started on the path toward becoming a nurse practitioner with our Master of Science in Nursing program, available through our partnership with Regis University. Contact us today for more information. Also, check out this article on the TCN blog to read more about the career of nurse practitioner.
As National Nurses Week 2013 comes to a close, the best and brightest in healthcare have shared many new insights and ideas with the nursing community. As we reflect on the week behind us, there is one question still to be asked: as a nurse, how will you impact nursing?
Whether your goal is to leave a lasting legacy on the profession or simply become a more skillful nurse, furthering your education is an essential first step. You have the experience – now why not earn the credential you need to move ahead?
At The College Network®, our vision is to enrich the lives of nurses by empowering them with educational opportunities that fit into their busy lifestyles. If you are ready to take the next step toward a successful future, check out our list of nursing degree programs. Or, give us a call at 800-395-1014 to speak with a program advisor. We’re here to help!
If you’ve been following The College Network on social media this past week, you might have noticed our ongoing tribute to several famous nurses. To close out the week, we’re releasing the full version of our latest infographic, “5 Nurses Who Changes the Face of Healthcare.” Click the image below to check it out. And thanks for a wonderful Nurses Week!
We hope you've enjoyed our tribute to influential nurses throughout history in honor of Nurses' Week 2013. These extraordinary women accomplished great things to change the face of healthcare as we know it today. How will you make an impact on the future of nursing?
One of the first steps to achieving all that you can in the nursing profession is getting the proper education. The College Network® works with leading universities that will allow you to complete nursing degree programs from any place you have an internet connection.
At The College Network, we don't want you to choose between the career you love and furthering your education. With our online programs, working and learning are possible at the same time.
LPN/LVN to RN
LPN/LVN to BS in Nursing
RN to BS in Nursing
RN to MS in Nursing
MS in Nursing
Our online Resource Center™ is designed to support various learning styles, giving you the ability to quickly find the exact information you need and study it more efficiently. The courses in our online Resource Center were developed based on decades of research, so you can be sure that you are getting the best online education available!
Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing education?
May is upon us, which—here in the great city of Indianapolis, where The College Network is headquartered—means it's time for the 500 Festival! The 500 Festival is a month-long celebration that culminates with the Indy 500 auto race. One of the most popular festival events is the Mini-Marathon, which is the largest half marathon (i.e., 13.1-mile foot race) in the country. Each year, the Mini-Marathon draws people from around the nation and the world who are looking to accomplish a goal. Some people simply want to complete the race, while others want to run a personal best time.
On May 4, I will join thousands of other runners as I participate in the Mini-Marathon for the second time. I have been training for the past several months, and I'm hoping to run a personal best time on the course. I enjoy training for half marathons because I can set a goal and work toward it. Training for a half marathon is a lot like studying to advance your education. It takes hard work, dedication, and perseverance, and you often have to push outside your comfort zone. Additionally, much like successfully completing a degree program, finishing the race and accomplishing the goal is extremely rewarding.
Are you an LPN ready to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an RN ready to earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)? Let The College Network help you race toward a new degree or a new career goal! The theme of this year's 500 Festival is "TurboCharging Indy," and we can help you turbocharge your education this May!
To learn more about the nursing degrees you can earn with assistance from The College Network, click here. It's never too late to start working toward a new goal! On your mark. Get set. Go!
In a recent blog, we highlighted the changing healthcare landscape and the call from the Institute of Medicine for 80% of nurses to hold at least a bachelor's degree by the year 2020. As well, there is a push for nurses everywhere to go back to school with more and more hospitals reaching to achieve Magnet status which requires a high percentage of nurses to hold an advanced degree. If you're wondering how you can reach the next level in your education, here are some options for you with The College Network® and our partner universities.
If you are an LPN who would like to earn a bachelor's degree, The College Network partners with Indiana State University to offer the only online LPN/LVN to BS in Nursing program in the country. Work through your general education requirements using the The College Network's program and then transfer those credits to Indiana State University, where you'll complete the rest of your program and obtain your BS in Nursing degree. Learn more about Indiana State University's program.
Are you a registered nurse who wants to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree? Regis University offers an online RN to BSN degree designed for busy nurses which allows you to complete your upper-level nursing courses in just 12-20 months. Regis University has full time faculty dedicated to their online students and offers a very student focused experience. You can learn more about Regis by watching the video below.
The best part about our bachelor degree options is that there are no waiting lists. You can get started today in your degree program. So if you're ready to find out more, call us at 800-395-1014 or simply click here.
“Students and employers are increasingly finding value in the way subjects can be mastered in a digital environment." U.S. News has long provided data and a ranking to determine which schools have the best bachelor’s and master’s degree programs available. They are now expanding this list to include online programs. They do warn you that they have to rely on schools to report key metrics (such as graduation dates and debt levels) but as the popularity of online programs increases, it is important to know what is out there and what your options are. Click here to read the full article. Click here to see how each school was ranked as well as explore the other categories U.S. News used to rank programs and schools.
P.S. One of The College Network's partner schools, Bellevue University, was ranked #9 for Best Online Bachelor's Programs!
Another partner of The College Network, Regis University, was ranked #26 for Best Online Graduate Nursing Program!
Most of us have considered going back to school at one point or another. I want go back to school to get my master's degree. I, like you, research programs to see what will work best for my lifestyle. I will need to continue to work my full time job and run my household, while I obtain my degree. The reasons that we decide to go back to school as an adult are much the same--no matter what degree that we pursue.
So, let's talk about my top 5 reasons.
1. Career Advancement--Earning your associate's or bachelor's degree will open up more career opportunities for you. If you earn your Associate Degree in Nursing online, you can move forward in your career to become an RN. If you earn your Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, you can advance into higher ranks and move into a leadership role. But whatever degree you pursue, earning it will lead to more options for your career.
2. Earning Potential--By advancing your education and earning your degree, you increase your earning potential. The easiest example of this is the difference in pay between an LPN and an RN. The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the average salary for an LPN at $40,380 and the average salary for an RN at $64,690. That is a remarkable difference!
3.Expanding Your Horizons--Learning opens us up to all kinds of experiences. I think we can rediscover our love of learning and how much we enjoy the challenge of finding answers. It can spark a lifelong love of new adventures.
4. Achieving Your Dream--By earning your degree, you will accomplish a milestone in your life. It is one that will take hard work and dedication. There might be times along the way when you feel like giving up--but you can push through to keep going. Thinking about how your life will change can help to motivate you to stay on track.
5. Inspiring Others--Most people don't realize that by reaching their goal, they inspire others to take a chance and follow their dream too. You will impact those around you with your success and will be a role model for those that are contemplating taking the next step in their career.
I'm sure after reading these reasons, you might even have more reasons to add to your list. If you're ready to discover more about earning your degree online through The College Network and one of our partner universities, call us today at 800-395-1014. Or you can request more information here.
As you work through your online degree program, do you share your success with friends and colleagues? Do you announce on your Facebook or Twitter account that you have passed an exam? If you do, you probably have people who congratulate you on your success and ask you about your degree program.
Since you are inspiring others with your success, are you also helping them to advance their education? The College Network's EARN program is for people like you who want to achieve their dream of an associate's or bachelor's degree and also help others. If you are a nurse who works in a hospital or long term care facility, I'm sure there are other nurses who would benefit from an online LPN to BS in nursing program or those who dream of obtaining their associate of science in nursing.
EARN stands for the Educational Ambassadors Resource Network™. It's comprised of people who have referred their friends and colleagues. One of the best things about this network is that enables people to start their own study community while they support their own education.
As a customer of The College Network®, when you refer someone and that person enrolls in a degree program, you will receive $200. And on your sixth referral, remaining balance on The College Network portion of your loan will be paid in full. So while you support your education, inspire others to achieve the same success and create your study community. You will be recognized for your efforts.
Want to learn more about the EARN program? Go here to find out more about how it works and for a complete list of rules and guidelines. And if you are already to refer someone today, you can go to our online referral form. Keep up the good work, and keep inspiring others!
We are officially in the holiday season. It's a time that most of us look forward to seeing our family and friends, while enjoying the feeling of contentment we get from being around those we love. But it can also be really stressful. We try to manage our work, our shopping, our studying, our volunteering, our family--it's overwhelming at times.
Because of everything going on in your life, you might think that it's a great time to stop studying, put aside your online education and take a break. I want to encourage you not to do that. Be sure that as you are scheduling your holiday get-togethers, you are also scheduling your study time.
Why not take a break?
Here's why. You will get to the first of the year and wish that you had studied so that you were further ahead in your associate degree in nursing or your RN to BS in nursing program. We want you to reach the first of the year, look back at 2012 and be happy with how much you accomplished. If for some reason you feel like you won't be able to do that--call us.
The College Network's academic support team can work with you to help you get back on track and move forward. We can make sure you have a study plan and help you chart your course to make your degree attainable--for you. We know that you can do it, and everyone needs some help now and then.
You can reach our academic team at 800-634-1443. Or call one of our program advisors at 800-395-1014 to learn more about our other online programs and what is the best fit for you.
As a Program Advisor I get to speak with many people on a daily basis who are interested in finding out how they can accomplish their goals.
Goals, of course, vary from person to person. Some are interested in becoming more specialized in their current career such as an LPN who wants to be able to teach nursing by getting an MSN. Other times, it could be someone who has always wanted to get into the legal field and would like to learn how a certificate in Paralegal Studies could help them transition from one industry to the next.
No matter what your goals, you'll always hear two simple phrases from me: "Why are you interested in this particular field?" and "What are your goals for when you receive this education?"
To me, these are two of the most important things a person can know. Sure, everyone wants to make more money--but money can't be the only reason you want to do something.
When I ask these questions, I do it to find out what you are really passionate about. Do you want to teach nursing education because you had a great teacher and wanted to be able to give back in the same way? Are you getting into the legal field because you had a great experience in the past with a lawyer who helped you to solve a problem?
At The College Network, we really do care about our customers. We want to know how we can best help you to achieve your goals. In order for us to do this, we need to know a little bit about you. If you are just going for the money, you're probably not going to have near the drive that is needed to push yourself through a program as someone who is more passionate about their new opportunities.
So if you haven't already, take a moment to ask yourself two questions: "Why am I really doing this?" and "What are my career goals?" If you can answer these questions with answers that you are proud of, nothing can stop you.
Be passionate about what you want and you will soon find that your goals will arrive much faster.
If you are a nurse, you have probably heard of the call from The Institute of Medicine that 80% of all nurses hold their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree by the year 2020. But did you know that holding your bachelor's degree in other fields can also help your career opportunities?
In the past couple of years with the state of the economy, jobs were harder to come by and sometimes through no fault of the employee, they were lost due to downsizing or closure. A recent study from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce finds that jobs that require bachelor's degrees have increased by 2.2 million since the start of the recession. And of those unemployed, 7% of those had bachelor's degrees while 24% held only a high school diploma. Also, you will earn nearly twice as much with your degree compared to a high school graduate.
Obtaining your advanced degree is more important than ever. Here at The College Network®, we can help you find the program that is right for you. We partner with colleges and universities throughout the country to offer many bachelor degree programs. Maybe you are interested in a Business Analysis and Management degree from Bellevue University or a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management from Regis University? We can help you find the best fit for your background and interests.
Call us today at 800-395-1014 to get started. Your bachelor's degree is the next step you need to take to move forward, build your career and ensure your financial stability.
In today’s economic conditions, there are very few career paths that guarantee job stability. But, according to a 2012 report from Newsweek’s The Daily Beast, nursing graduates have the best chance of being hired upon graduation. Nursing ranked as the #1 most useful major on the website’s recent list of the “13 Most Useful College Majors,” followed by mechanical and electrical engineering.
According to the report, the unemployment rate for recent nursing graduates is 4%, a league above the current national unemployment rate of 8.3%. At 1.9%, the unemployment rate for a nurse with previous field experience is even more promising. This means that nurses who choose to return to school in the near future have a greater chance of landing a job upon graduation than students in any other profession in the country. For nurses who’ve been considering going back to school for a higher credential, the numbers show that now is most definitely the time.
This isn’t the only time nursing has ranked #1 for job stability; registered nurses ranked first on U.S. News’ “25 Best Jobs of 2012” report. At a time when our country’s economic future is uncertain, it certainly pays to be a nurse.
If you’ve been thinking about earning your RN with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing, don’t put it off any longer. Here at The College Network, we’ve created programs that make earning your degree simpler than ever before. Contact The College Network at 800-395-1014 to speak with one of our knowledgeable Program Advisors and get started today.
Recently I came across an article on Yahoo, Flexible Degrees You Can Earn At Night. Since I'm always very interested to read about education, I had to jump on this article.
In the article, the author discusses several different ways to earn a degree in your spare time. Sound familiar?
It should!
This is exactly what our programs are designed to help you do! All of our programs are online and set up so you can work when it is convenient for you; there are no required login times.
So what degrees should I go after? Well, it depends on what your interests are, of course!
Are you interested in healthcare but don't really want to become a nurse or doctor? Well there are many other options. For example, you could always get your bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration.
The College Network actually offers a great program to get your BS in Health Care Administration through Regis University. The best part? It's 100% online and self-paced!
I am really thrilled to see that Indiana State University's (one of the best schools in the Mid-West according to the U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review) online LVN to BS in Nursing program is now recognized in the state of Texas. This completely distance-based program allows an LVN to work full time and earn his/her BSN RN without ever having to return to the college classroom and without ever having to visit the campus in Terre Haute, Indiana. Indiana State University is accredited by the North Central States Association of Colleges & Schools (the same association that accredits such schools at the University of Michigan, Ohio State University, University of Chicago and the University of Illinois). It's recognized by the National League for Nursing and the Texas Board of Nursing.
This program has three phases. The first is the general education phase. Indiana State University allows nurses to transfer previous college credits into the program as long as the course 1) was taken within 30 years, 2) is from a regionally accredited school and 3) has a grade of C or higher. Any required subject the nurse hasn't taken, can be fulfilled by testing out via The College Network's Comprehensive Learning Modules in our online Resource Center. There is one learning module per subject. When the nurse passes the one exam, she/he receives the same credits from Indiana State University as if she/he sat in a classroom for an entire semester. Almost all of the general education examinations are taken from home via a webcam on the computer.
Phase Two are four nursing transition courses that essentially work the same way as Phase One except the exams are taken outside of the home but locally.
Phase Three are the online nursing classes taken directly with Indiana State University. Also, it's in this phase where the clinical hours are performed. This is one of the best parts of the program! The clinicals are performed locally one-on-one with a preceptor.
This program can be completed in the same amount of time or less time than if the nurse were to quit his/her job and go to school full time at a local university. One nurse told me recently what she liked about this program is that she can fit her education around her life instead of her life around her education.
For more information, please contact The College Network at 1-800-395-1014.
The College Network has exciting news for Texas LVNs! We are now making it possible to complete an LVN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program entirely through distance learning. This program, available through Indiana State University, will enable you to sit for your NCLEX-RN exam in Texas.
As you know, registered nurses can make significantly higher salaries and have increased job opportunities. It is more important than ever before to advance your education by becoming an RN and earning a BS in Nursing considering a recent report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Institute of Medicine that calls for 80 percent of RNs to hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing by 2020.
Indiana State University partners with The College Network to provide you with a way to continue your education while you continue working full-time as an LVN. We will work with you to ensure you have the education and training you need to advance your career right away without the need for long waiting list.
Please contact The College Network at 1-800-395-1014 to learn more about this program!
If you are a nurse, you most likely have heard of the call by The Institute of Medicine that by the year 2020, 80% of nurses hold Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees. It is a call to action for the nursing industry to respond to the changing needs of the healthcare system.
Hospitals have also started requiring their registered nurses hold a BSN--especially those hospitals who are attempting to be awarded Magnet status. This change has happened in the last several years. Holding your RN license used to be the accepted standard, but in keeping with the call for a more educated workforce, hospitals now are giving more consideration to those nurses with their bachelor's degree.
Hospitals struggle to find BSN nurses to hire and because of this have developed policies to address this. These hospitals will hire nurses with an Associate of Science in Nursing degree, but will require those nurses to obtain their bachelor's degree within a certain number of years.
At The College Network, we have options for you if you are either an LPN or are an RN who would like obtain a Bachelor's degree in nursing.
We partner with Indiana State University to offer the only LPN-BSN online program. This 3 phase program allows you to work through your general education and prerequisite courses with The College Network and then enroll with Indiana State for your nursing transition courses and final nursing courses with concurrent clinical hours. Everything is online and there is no waiting list. You can get started today.
For those registered nurses who are seeking their Bachelor's degree, you can obtain your degree through our partner, Regis University. You can complete your upper-level core nursing courses in 12-20 months. You can decide to work through a fast-track progression or a standard progression--depending on what works best with your busy lifestyle.
Call us today at 800-395-1014 to learn more about these programs and find out which one is the best fit for you. Your Bachelor's degree is waiting for you.
Did you know that male nurses make up a significant number of those working in the nursing field? Currently around 6% of the nursing population are men. With the growing healthcare field, it also makes sense that this number should increase as well.
The American Assembly for Men in Nursing has launched a recruitment initiative to increase the number of male nurses from the current 6% to 20% by the year 2020. This is their initiative--20 X 20. It certainly seems like it is a reachable goal and one that will help diversify and strengthen the profession itself.
Nurses are tasked with patient care, which is everything from safe medication delivery to ensuring the patient's needs are met. It takes an analytical, problem solver that is able to also make people comfortable and secure.
The College Network® offers online nursing degrees to those nurses who are ready to move forward in their career. We have helped thousands of nurses graduate with their Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's degrees. And, quite a few of those have been men.
As a patient, you want someone who is capable and is going to provide you with the best care they can. So, if you think that's you and you're ready to join a growing community as a male nurse, give us a call at 800-395-1014. We can help get you started in your online program today.
Whether you are a seasoned nurse or just starting out, working with patients can often prove exhausting. This week, we've uncovered a few tips for coping with life as a nurse:
1) Take Breaks: Busy nurses can often forget about their personal needs during a hectic workday. Take a few moments to yourself to catch your breath, have a snack or lie down if possible. Breaks will keep your body feeling great and your mind sharp.
2) Never Reprimand Patients: For nurses, the occasional unruly patient comes with the territory. But, no matter how frustrating their behavior may be, never scold a patient too harshly. Instead, carefully explain what they are doing wrong and offer reasonable solutions to their complaints and/or discomfort.
3) Be Honest: Do your best to be realistic when answering patient questions. For instance, if a patient asks if a procedure will involve much pain, do your best to be honest about the level involved. Encourage patients to use the 1 to 10 scale when describing their discomfort, and encourage trust by answering their questions with sensitivity and sincerity.
4) Say No Without Guilt: Patients will often have special requests, and some can become extremely demanding. If a patient is requesting further medication or unauthorized treatment, never feel guilty for having to tell them no. Instead, be straightforward and strong. In the end, you and the doctor know best, and treating your patient as instructed will only benefit them in the long run.
If you have a passion for patients and are looking to further your degree, consider speaking with a Program Advisor at The College Network by calling 800-395-1014.
I have lots of customers that ask me how to best pay for online, self-paced education and training programs offered through The College Network. I have great news for you all - we offer guaranteed, no-interest and interest financing plans to help you effectively budget the investment of your program over a period of time! So, where are some other places you can go to help get started on your Nursing Program?
Obviously, the guaranteed financing plan with us is a loan in itself, so keep that in mind. If you are having trouble budgeting for the down payment and first couple payments, then maybe look to something as simple as a credit card to ease that burden.
With our payment plan loan, we guarantee you are approved, whereas if you try and get an installment loan or credit card from a bank then your credit will have to be checked and approved ahead of time. Also, if you can get approved by a local bank or credit card and if the interest rate is better than ours, it may be better to just pay up front on our end and pay it off through them.
My last suggestion is just to use family or friends for help. This program obviously would help you; getting that RN is so valuable you'll probably make between $10,000-$20,000 more each year right away. So ask friends or family if they can help with your first few payments until you get your budget under control. I have this happen all the time.
The College Network is proud to offer financial assistance to anyone who wants to further their education online with our programs. Give us a call today!
Kevin Burton, Program Advisor, kburton@collegenetwork.com, 1-800-307-1006 Ext. 4734
This post is the first in a series about in-demand jobs today, the hottest job sectors and their related college and educational requirements.
Higher Education is about learning and learning is about curiosity and growth. Learning new information and skills helps us all respond to the changing landscape of our world. At The College Network® (TCN) we provide the framework, but the curiosity to learn and grow comes from within.
In these challenging times of high unemployment and the need for many to earn nursing or other college degrees in order to advance their careers, we invite you to explore The College Network. The College Network has been and is a great resource helping hundreds of thousands of people like you pursue their educational goals.
There are many lists of the most in-demand jobs, but we found that the "25 Best Jobs of 2012" published by U.S. News & World Report has the most comprehensivemethod of ranking. A summary of the top 10 jobs from this list follows.
1. Registered Nurse
2. Software Developer
3. Pharmacist
4. Medical Assistant
5. Database Administrator
6. Web Developer
7. Computer Systems Analyst
8. Physical Therapist
9. Computer Programmer
10. Maintenance and Repair Worker
Follow the link above for more details including median salaries, the growth rate and the total number of jobs available through the year 2020 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Please be sure to research The College Network as you learn about the kind of high-value, cost-effective education programs that we offer to help you realize your personal goals.
Thanks for reading our Blog and good luck in your pursuit of a better future!
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants offer significant savings over physicians because, among other things, NPs and PAs earn lower salaries, charge less for office visits and require lower insurance costs. The median salary for a physician is more than twice that of a nurse practitioner or a physician assistant. Additionally, it is estimated that the cost of a physician visit is, on average, 20 to 35 percent higher than the cost of an NP visit. NPs also have lower malpractice rates and costs, while PAs offer a savings of 66 percent over physicians when it comes to liability risk costs.
We hope you've enjoyed our tribute to influential nurses throughout history in honor of Nurses' Week 2013. These extraordinary women accomplished great things to change the face of healthcare as we know it today. How will you make an impact on the future of nursing?
Most of us have considered going back to school at one point or another. I want go back to school to get my master's degree. I, like you, research programs to see what will work best for my lifestyle. I will need to continue to work my full time job and run my household, while I obtain my degree. The reasons that we decide to go back to school as an adult are much the same--no matter what degree that we pursue. 
As you work through your online degree program, do you share your success with friends and colleagues? Do you announce on your 
We are officially in the holiday season. It's a time that most of us look forward to seeing our family and friends, while enjoying the feeling of contentment we get from being around those we love. But it can also be really stressful. We try to manage our work, our shopping, our studying, our volunteering, our family--it's overwhelming at times. 
If you are a nurse, you have probably heard of the call from The Institute of Medicine that 80% of all nurses hold their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree by the year 2020. But did you know that holding your bachelor's degree in other fields can also help your career opportunities?
very interested to read about education, I had to jump on this article.
80% of nurses hold Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees. It is a call to action for the nursing industry to respond to the changing needs of the healthcare system.
Did you know that male nurses make up a significant number of those working in the nursing field? Currently around 6% of the nursing population are men. With the growing healthcare field, it also makes sense that this number should increase as well.
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