Nursing education is a field that combines nursing with the teaching of students of nursing and, for some, with the administration of educational programs. A high proportion of the teachers in nursing education programs teach in clinical situations, in which students learn to care for patients and families in hospitals, at home, and in other situations. Universities or … [Read more...] about Nursing Education in the United States
Pediatric Nursing
Is your fascination with kids keeps you thinking about making a career out of it? Since you have soft spots for children, you are left with several options to choose from when it comes to deciding on what profession to land on. You can be a teacher, a day-care provider, or even a baby-sitter! But because there's a desperate need for nurses due to the predicted shortage, you … [Read more...] about Pediatric Nursing
Nursing Theory Frameworks
Nursing theory is the term given to the body of knowledge that is used to support nursing practice. This knowledge may be derived from experiential learning, from formal sources such as nursing research or from non-nursing sources. Nursing theories provide a framework for nurses to systematize their nursing actions: what to ask, what to observe, what to focus on and what to … [Read more...] about Nursing Theory Frameworks
Average Nursing Salary
It is commonly known that there is a significant shortage of nurses not only in a specific country, but throughout the world. To all those who are interested and most importantly qualified in the field of nursing, you are all welcome. Just like in any other profession, it is not all the time that professionals think of how much money they will be getting once they pursue a … [Read more...] about Average Nursing Salary
Nursing Profession
When I was a kid, I used to admire those students in white uniforms. I find out what they are when I was in 6th grade - they are nursing students. Though I didn't have any idea what the areas of responsibilities and scope of work of nurses are, I decided to become one when I grow up. But, something convinced me that nursing profession is not the path I should take. One … [Read more...] about Nursing Profession