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Q: Are there any grants or scholarships for nursing degrees in florida for low income families?
I am trying to get either an AS or BS in nursing depending on which would give me the most for school. I make 16000 a year w/ my wife who is not working right now because she is taking care of our child who is under a year old. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I am also going to Daytona State College if that helps any.

A: go to the financial aide department of the school there are many grants and scholarships out there for nursing also many local hospitals offer scholarship money to would be nurses

Q: Nursing degrees and reimbursement incentives?
I know that most employers that hire people with nursing degrees often have reimbursement incentives that pay off the employee's student loan debt in exchange for a 2 year or so promise to keep them working for them. I currently have an AA degree and was thinking about pursuing an LPN degree and I was just curious would they reimburse me for ALL of my student debt including the amount accrued from my AA degree, or just the debt from the LPN degree?

A: Check with the hospitals in your area, they offer the most reimbursement. A lot of them will not pay for your AA degree, but they will pay for you to get an RN if you agree to work for them for two years afterwards.

Q: What is the difference between these types of nursing degrees?
RN, B.S.N, B.S., M.S., M.S.N I am researchign colleges and i dont know what the differences are...Can i study to be a B.S.N or do i have to get my degree as an RN to become a B.S.N. If you could, someone please explain to me how these are all related and what the diffrences are so i can get an idea of what i am looking for. thank you so much!

A: The RN is actually the certification you receive after you pass a test. (Just because you earn the degree you are not automatically considered an RN. Again, you have to pass the test). The BSN and BS are bachelor's degrees in nursing you earn from a university. The MS and MSN are Masters degrees in nursing you earn from a university. You forgot the AAS which is an associates degree in Nursing you earn from a community college. The fastest and most economical way to earn great pay is to go directly for your Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Again, you don't get a "degree" as an RN, you pass a test to be that. This website will help a TON

Q: Can On-the-job training programs rather than nursing degrees fill our country's nursing shortages?
I was watching this segment on ABC News yesterday about how the US nursing industry has all these job openings, and solid job security, at a time of a deeping recession in the national economy. As I understand it, one has to get an Associate's degree in Nursing, which takes about two years to complete. So I was thinking to myself, is nursing a field where people could rapidly be given on-the-job training, as opposed to long and costly classroom education? I figured if this could be the case, then maybe underemployed and unemployed workers could fill the nursing field's shortages. Your thoughts?

A: Years ago, many people signed on at hospital training programs and learned on the job the skills we now associate with Licensed Practical Nurses or Licensed Vocational Nurses. Registered Nurses were required to have additional classroom education and to pass an examination. Many of the "nurses" who worked in physicians' offices had *no* formal training and would today be called "medical assistants." Today, there is a definite hierarchy of training and education for the nursing profession. Looking at hospital nursing primarily, the list includes: 1. CNA - certified nurse assistant; requires short training course and permits the CNA to take vital signs, provide limited care, and work under the direction of an RN 2. LVN or LPN - licensed vocational nurse or licensed practical nurse; usually a 2-semester course in an accredited school followed by successful completion of an examination. Works under the direction of an RN; may provide skilled nursing but not start IVs (at least in my state). 3. RN - registered nurse; has graduated from an accredited 2-year (ADN) or 4-year (BSN) educational institution and passed a standard examination. Works independently and may provide full nursing care including starting IVs. ADNs may take additional courses for the BSN degree; BSNs generally provide management services (Charge Nurse, Nurse-Manager, and so on) or move into nurse management and away from patient care. RNs work under the supervision of both physicians and nurse-managers. 4. NP - nurse-practitioner; has completed additional formal training equivalent to a master's degree (or an MA), is board-certified, and is licensed to diagnose ailments within the certification and to prescribe some medications. In many places, NPs can practice independently and admit patients to hospital. From an office standpoint, many of the people behind the desk wearing scrubs are not nurses. Many are technicians such as phlebotomists or radiographers. Many are medical assistants who these days must have formal training and pass an examination and who take vitals and do lab work and also perform office tasks. And then there are the LPNs, RNs, and NPs who perform similar tasks to their hospital counterparts. To try to alleviate the nursing shortage by OJT would be to take a step backward at a time when the medical delivery system is immensely complex and getting more complex all the time. In the interest of maintaining at least the level of care that's currently provided, the amount of training should stay the same or increase, not decrease. Some hospitals are making efforts to recruit nurses by providing scholarships, underwriting employees who want to move up to a more skilled rung of the nursing ladder, e.g. paying the salary of an ADN nurse while he/she is in school working on a BSN in exchange for 3-5 years employment contract after successful completion of all examinations and certifications. Or paying the BSN to complete an NP program in exchange for a 3-5 year contract. However, what is causing the shortage of nurses may be the turnover rate. Many nurses leave the profession within a few years, for a variety of reasons. Many hospital nurses believe that they are overworked; many ruin their knees and backs with heavy lifting; many are appalled by conditions they consider dangerous, and so on.

Q: Can someone PLEASE help me, I have a question about Nursing degrees?
I already have my Associate's of Science, so what will I be taking for my Nursing Associate's besides the actual Nursing classes?

A: If you already have your AS then you have a head start. You will now be able to concentrate/focus on just Nursing. Depending of what classes you took to get your AS you may need more core sciences to apply for a Nursing program. You will need A & P, Micro and Chem. Then the rest of the classes will be Nursing theory and practice. Your best bet is to talk with the Nursing counselor at your college and they can review your transcripts and tell you what you need. Also check with the Nursing department~your school should have an on-line list of what classes yo will be taking/need.

Q: What are the different types of degrees in Registered Nursing? which is best? and pays more?
Also what are the different types of fields a registered nurse can advance to?

A: Degrees: Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (either BSN or BAN) Master's Degree in Nursing Doctorate in Nursing Which is best? That's up to you to decide, but generally speaking, the higher the degree you have, the more you are worth. Types of nursing? Google it. There are way too many specialties to list here. As a RN of any level, you can work in any number of specialties. When you earn a master's degree, you can further your education to specialize in an area of interest and become a Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, etc., or you could be a Nurse Educator and teach or provide education to staff in hospitals, etc. CRNAs are specialized in anesthesia and usually make the best money (starting at $100k per year). You can get a master's in Nursing Leadership / Administration if you're interested in managerial jobs. The possibilities are endless.

Q: What order do nursing degrees go in? CNA, LPN, RN???
There's so many different nursing degrees! LPN, CNA, CPN, RN, what do they all stand for? Which ones take the least/most amount of time to go to school for? Are there any more of them that I forgot?

A: CNA CERTIFIED NURSING ASST. U DO ALL THE DIRTY WORK I BELEIVE MOST PLACES TRAIN ON JOB TO GER=T CERTIFIED LPN LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 1 TO 2 YEAR COURSE QUALIFIED FOR NURSING CARE, BUT NOT AS MUCH AS RN REISTERED NURSE 2 YR TO 4 YR DEGREE

Q: income of buisness administrators in health care ex nursing homes aa vs ba vs ma degrees?
i have a ba in psych and an ma in counseling. i am looking into going back to school. money is a motivating factor. im looking at nursing (rn), psyd in psych or mba. i am looking at time, cost for degrees and financial gain. also which if any online schools most reputable for an mba?

A: university of phoenix income is ssimlar for both categories

Q: Practical nursing degree? How much time does it take, how much money will I make?
I was looking into a practical Nursing certificate at Northwest State Community College. Is the this cert. the only cert. I'll need to be a practical nurse? Do I need any further training or degrees? Could I possibly make over 35K annually? And is a Practical Nurse the same as a"Candy Stripper"? Oh, and what kind of math will be involved in getting this degree??

A: Here is a website for more general career info: http://www.bls.gov/oco and search 'licensed practical nurse' or such. An lpn is not anything like a 'candy striper' ;) A candy striper is the term that was used to refer to volunteers in a hospital setting. The lpn is a nurse who has completed (usually) a one year program in nursing and has a patient caseload. Please only look into the county vo-tech schools or community colleges as opposed to those expensive private career schools as long as the program is accredited within the industry. For US colleges: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ Perhaps volunteering in a medical facility where lpn's work will actually give one great experience and insight into whether the field is for them: http://www.volunteermatch.org and can type one's zip code and area(s) of interest. The local hospitals may also need volunteers, and most have volunteer coordinators to contact for more information.

Q: How long would it take to get a Nursing Degree with a previous major?
My husband is graduating from college with a degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. However, most places want some kind of nursing degree. How long would it take to earn this degree on top of the one that he now has?

A: What the other girl said OR he can go to Mount Saint Marys 1 year accelerated bachelors program for peoplpe who already have bachelor degrees in another field

Q: how can I get an easy nursing degree?
I am a laser tech who specializes in laser hair removal from AZ. I have just moved to California with my husband and I am not able to practice laser hair removal in this state without a nursing degree. What is the quickest, easiest way to get the very basic of nursing degrees?

A: You need to first find out from your state board of nursing if laser hair removal is under the scope of practice for an LPN or RN (probably an RN, is my best guess). There are no shortcuts to becoming an RN. You can become one with a minimum of an Associate's Degree, which is a two year sequenced program, but there are pre-requisite courses you will need before you can start, so it might take 3 years in all. Or you could go through a BSN program, which is typically 4 years. The BSN gives you more opportunities for advancement into leadership positions. If all you want to do it be a direct patient care RN to do this laser hair removal, the Assoc. Degree would probably be sufficient. You could complete the BSN later. Becoming an RN is not easy, no matter which way you go about it. It's hard, not because the material itself is terribly complicated (although some people struggle more than others), but the sheer volume of learning that takes place in such a short time frame is hard to manage. Good luck.

Q: Can you be a Medical Assistant with a Nursing degree?
I was debating between the two degrees, but it looks like I might go into nursing. If this is the case, can I still apply to medical assistant jobs? Or, do you need a medical assistant degree for this field?

A: YOu could always apply to a MA job BUT you should only expect to be paid what the MA rate is and you should be careful to not work outside the scope of practice of a MA--that is you could not function at the full duties of a RN if you were hired into a non-RN job (this has to do with legal liability). SOOOO; it's not cost-effective to be a RN & work as a MA :P

Q: A good book to study before I start nursing degree?
I live in the UK. I am starting my nursing degree at uni in Jan 2010. What is a good book for me to start reading/studying? Any help appreciated Thanks xx

A: The best thing might be to ask the uni course leader for a reading list as there are so many relevant books around these days and you need to know what is the main nursing model taught by your course. As far as I can tell they will cover several popular nursing models but you don't want to waste time reviewing something which is now considered outdated. They all seem to cover the history of nursing so you might find something in that line and once read about it, you can then concentrate on a more taxing subject once you start. You could also look at nursing theories which may be useful and you might not have time to look at later on. Also current government papers and policies relevant to health care, won't be wasted, in this you could include some legal issues. Also you could review how to critique journal articles and learn a critique system such as Johns and Johns. You could also set up a portfolio of learning and experiences to save you time later. Oh yes, and anatomy and physiology is useful of course. Hope that helps.

Q: What nursing academys offer medical surgical nurse degree or certification?
I'm very intrested in going to school to be a surgical nurse(scrub nurse). I can't really seem to find any nursing school or academys that offer that as a degree or certification... HELP!!!!!

A: To become a certified medical surgical nurse you must: Hold a current, full, and unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN) in the United States or its territories (So apply for nursing school) AND Have practiced a minimum of two (2) calendar years as a registered nurse (RN) in an adult medical-surgical setting AND Have accrued a minimum of 3,000 hours within the past three (3) years of practice in an adult medical-surgical setting.

Q: Im 30 years old and want to start a degree in adult nursing,Where do i start?
Ive always wanted to do my nursing degree and know that our daughter is 5 im ready to start. I have already done a BTEC National Diploma and want to know where i start finding out relevent info - i live in pembrokeshire (wales) Any advice please would be great - many thanks.

A: I am currently studying a degree in adult nursing in wales and completed a BTEC National Diploma in Health Studies. try: http://www.ucas.ac.uk/ and visit the relevent university sites you wish to apply at. Careers Wales may also be able to - there should be a centre close to you or in the area. If not check out the website: http://www.careerswales.com/ The Job centre may also be able to help. In regards to funding, you may be able to get a job whilst you learn. The welsh government also have a Non-Means tested bursary for Welsh students studying in Wales. If you want to learn in England then it is based on your family's income (means tested). You may also qualify for extra funding or allowances. Good luck