Of the several types of nurse, by far the most predominant is the Registered Nurse (RN), a highly trained health care professional who possesses the education, skills and competency to practice all aspects of the care and recovery of the sick and the maintenance of well-being in the healthy. RNs ensure that patients receive care that is appropriate, timely, and professional, in a variety of settings.

South University – Online RN to BSN in 12 to 18 Months The Nursing RN to BSN degree completion program at South University is designed for registered nurses who hold an associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or who are diploma graduates of a school of nursing accredited by the National League of Nursing [...]

The fine art of providing caring and healing touches is nowhere more evident than in those who pursue a nursing career. The Fine Art of Nursing “Nursing is an art: and if it is to be made an art, it requires an exclusive devotion as hard a preparation, as any painter’s or sculptor’s work; for [...]

At a time when H1N1 or swine flu is predicted to be rampant this cold season, it‘s timely to be reminded of basic nursing skills for those providing health care in nursing homes and hospitals. Nursing professionals also advise practicing prevention at home—given that an ounce of prevention is worth pounds of cure later. Basic [...]

As caregivers, we do not escape the human grief, which surrounds us. Those of you who have been around a while know that it can have a cumulative effect. Often it is not recognized, by our selves or the institutions, which can have tragic consequences for us, and therefore for our patients. ~ Dr. David [...]