What Do a Nurse, a Pin and a Lamp Have in Common? Tradition.
It was late on a Friday afternoon and, while sitting at my desk responding to a seemingly endless stream of email messages, the Dean of our Registered Nursing program at the Phoenix East campus strolled casually into my office. She wanted to let me know that there was going to be a โPinning Ceremonyโ in […]
Female Superheroes of Health Care
Superheroes are everywhere right now – the world is obsessed with the characters from DC and Marvel comics! But while everyone in health care knows that the true superheroes are kids fighting childhood cancer, or patients battling to recover from injury or illness, women who work in health care have always had extraordinary (some might […]
5 Crucial Tips โGraveyard Shiftโ Nurses Shouldnโt Forget
We know you can be an amazing health care provider and be the nurse your patients need. We also know working all through the night to tend to them isnโt easy. Heck, we know youโd rather be #snoozing! It takes a little practice to stay awake and active during your night shift. Try these five […]
๏ปฟ๏ปฟStress Relief for Registered Nurses
There’s no doubt that registered nursing can be one of the most rewarding professions that a person can choose. However, being a Registered Nurse (RN) can also be one of the most stressful jobs in todayโs demanding health care field. Patients rely on registered nurses for many things, regardless of the setting, whether in a […]
Bedside manner in nursing and dental careers
Whether you’re pursuing a nursing career or areย on the path to becoming a dental hygienist, bedside manner is an aspect of health care that cannot be ignored. A study published in The Journal of Family Practice reported that when doctors were able to come to an agreement with patients and respond to their unique needs, […]
Top 10 Things Only Nurses Will Understand
When you enter a rewarding career in the health care industry, there is a vast amount of personal and professional knowledge you learn quickly on the job.
National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month honors nurses and caregivers
November is officially National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, a time that not only focuses on the 5 million or so Americans that suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, but also pays respectย to their devoted caregivers. Alzheimer’s isย a monumental health problem in the U.S.- someone in the country develops the disease every 67 seconds, according to the Alzheimer’s […]
TV’s best nurse characters
Considering a career in nursing? For many, the first exposure they get to the nursing profession is through media depictions of the career on television shows, though these depictions may not be the most accurate. Before heading off to enroll in a nursing program, take a look at a few of the more accurate portrayals […]
Faculty Spotlight – Meet Rochelle Brumley
Rochelle Brumley, MSN-FNP, RN is an Instructor and the acting Assistant Program Director of the LVN to RN Nursing Bridge Program at our Carrington College California Sacramento campus. Rochelle earned her bachelor’s degree in Nursing in 1992. She joined the Carrington family in 2009. To get started, tell us a little about yourself Rochelle? I […]
Faculty Spotlight – Meet Corrinne Meyer
Corrinne Meyer has been an instructor at the Carrington College Reno, NV, campus for almost 5 years. Corrinne teaches two Human Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) classes to students on our Registered Nursing program; she has been an educator for 10 years. Thanks for your time Corrinne, are you a Registered Nurse? No, I’m not a […]
Registered nurses are in high demand
Registered nurses and students enrolled in nursing programs can look forward to a bright future as their field expands in the next 10 years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for registered nurses is expected to grow by 19 percent between 2012 and 2022, which is faster than the average growth rate for […]
What to do if you are having trouble with a patient
As you begin your nursing career, you may notice from time to time that you’re given an assignment that you find tough to handle. This is particularly true if you are ever given a patient whose condition lies outside of your expertise. You certainly don’t want to tell your boss that you’re not capable of […]