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ASN Burn Unit

Earning an ASN for Burn Care

ASN Burn Unit

Typically, a burn care nurse is a nurse who works in a Burn Care or Intensive Care Unit in a hospital or another healthcare facility.  Before deciding that you would like to specialize in Burn Care, you will need to begin with your education.  In order to become a burn care nurse, you must have a degree from a formal nursing program. 

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ASN Critical Care

ASN and Critical Care Nursing

ASN Critical Care

As a critical care nurse, you will be caring for patients who are unstable or critically ill, and making sure they receive the best care for the injuries or illness.  Getting your associate of science in nursing will help prepare you for this specialty; you will receive a well-rounded education that will equip you will the tools and knowledge you will need to be a nurse. 

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ASN Dermatology Nurse

Earn an ASN to Become a Dermatology Nurse

ASN Dermatology Nurse

Nursing is a very broad field with many different specialties that one could focus on. Regardless of what you want to specialize in, you the first order of business is to become a registered nurse (RN) by either graduating with an associate of science in nursing. 

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Nurse 2016

Earning Your BSN in 2016

Nurse 2016

If you’re looking for a career with stability, nursing is the career to go into as it is a rapidly growing field with many opportunities for advancement.  Most colleges and universities are looking for students who show the potential to succeed in college by having earned their high school diploma or completed their GED.  The majority of BSN degree programs require incoming students to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nursing is a profession for those with a passion for it. The benefits to a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) are endless.  If you have decided that you would like to become an LPN, the first order of business is to decide where you will go to school.  Any prospective LPN will need to find an accredited school to apply to.

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LPN vs RN

LPN vs. RN

LPN vs RN

So, you’ve made the decision to go back to school in the healthcare field, but you need to figure out if you’re going to go back as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or a registered nurse (RN).

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The Benefits of LPN to RN

LPN to RN: Advancing Your Career

If you’re looking to start a career with minimal schooling, becoming a licensed practical nurse (LPN) is a great option.  As an LPN, you will learn basic nursing care that will still allow you to begin your career.  Nurses at all stages are challenged with balancing work, school, family obligations, and finances, which may affect educational pursuits.

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Online vs BM BSN

Online BSN vs. Brick & Mortar BSN

Online vs BM BSN

Although getting your Bachelor of Science in Nursing is the same degree whether you obtain it online or at a traditional college, there are some differences between an online BSN program and a brick & mortar BSN degree program.

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BSN Outlook

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Job Outlook

BSN Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for registered nurses is expected to increase by 19% between 2012 and 2022, and that includes those with their BSN degree.  Those with a BSN have a higher chance of being hired by a company, in fact, a registered nurse with a BSN is qualified for more than 80% of jobs that are nursing related!

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