Is nursing school right for you?
While there are many different subsets of the medical industry, many people who are interested in health care choose to pursue nursing careers.1 Nursing can be a very rewarding occupation, but it’s important to make sure that you will enjoy the job before you sign up for a practical nursing program or a registered nursing program. How […]
Best states to work as an RN
As you near the end of your registered nursing program, it’s time to start thinking about where you would like to begin your nursing career. When you take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), you have to submit an application for licensure to the board of nursing in the state in which you wish to work.1 It’s a […]
Top careers that don’t require a four-year degree
Whether you’re thinking about studying for online college degrees or even just taking a few accounting classes, you might be wondering about your prospects of finding work after graduation. In today’s uncertain economy, many people are worried about whether investing the time, money and effort into a four-year degree is worth it. Fortunately, there are […]
What to wear to a nursing interview
So, you’ve completed your registered nursing program or vocational nursing program and scored your first job interview. Now the question is what to wear? When on the job, nurses aren’t required to wear strictly business attire like someone in an office. Instead, they wear scrubs, which can make it difficult to know where the line […]
3 nursing books you should keep after you graduate
After earning your degree in practical or vocational nursing, you’re probably just about ready to ditch your textbooks forever. However, there are a few that will continue to serve you well as you begin your nursing career. It’s a good idea to purchase updated copies every five years1because procedures and standards of care change fairly […]
Top tips for new nurses
As you embark on your nursing career, you are bound to meet a few challenges while adjusting to this new and exciting job. Any new position takes a bit of getting used to, but nursing requires specialized skills because you hold another person’s life in your hands. After completing a practical nursing program or registered nursing program and passing the National […]
Spotlight on: Registered nursing
If you are considering a career in healthcare but the prospect of being in school for nearly 10 years seems terrifying, becoming a registered nurse may be the right career path for you. RNs are vitally important for ensuring that patients in hospitals and doctors’ offices get the quality care they need. Without RNs, the healthcare […]
The Carrington Spring Scrubs Challenge
Hey there Carrington Flock! This semester’s flying by– we hope you’re having a great one! Here’s something that’ll make it even better. It’s the Carrington Spring Scrubs Challenge. If you win, you’ll score $150 plus some sweet Carrington spirit wear. How do you enter, you ask? Simple. Upload a picture of yourself in your Carrington […]
What is the difference – male vs. female nurses
Nursing is one of the highest demanded and fast growing professions in the United States. Although the nursing industry is female-dominated, more and more men are joining the profession. So what’s the difference between male and female nurses? (click here to enlarge) Take a look at our Nursing Guide to learn more about Registered Nursing.
Graduate Spotlight – Meet Lashon Harris
Lashon is a recent graduate of our Registered Nursing (LVN to RN) associate degree program at our Sacramento campus; a program that enables Licensed Vocational Nurses (LNVs) to advance their career and become Registered Nurses (RNs). Having served in the military and been an LVN for eleven years, Lashon is an ambitious woman who wanted […]
Upgrade your Nursing career on our LVN to RN associate degree program
If you are a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) who would like to advance your healthcare career, why not consider studying to become a Registered Nurse (RN)? While LVNs and RNs perform some similar duties, a Registered Nurse assumes responsibility for total patient care. As an RN you can have an independent, autonomous nursing practice, collaborating […]
Registered Nursing – A truly caring career
Did you know that Registered Nursing is the largest healthcare occupation in the United States? 2.6 million Registered Nurses (RNs) work in the U.S., with about 60% of them working in hospitals*. Other RNs work in home health care services, schools, community centers, residential care or nursing facilities, clinics and physician offices, even government agencies […]