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Welcome to Our Comprehensive Guide to Nursing Degree Programs
We've included interviews with practicing nurses, expert nursing articles and a directory of 7,000+ accredited nursing programs with NCLEX pass rate data.
Our directory of NLNAC and CCNE accredited nursing programs was compiled by hand using data collected from the U.S. Department of Education, school administrators, the CCNE and the NLNAC. See our research methodology for more information.
Interviews
Marianne Shaughnessy, PhD, ANP-BC, GNP-BC
Dr. Marianne Shaughnessy is the president of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association.
Keith Carlson, RN, Certified Coach
With 17 years of nursing experience, Keith Carlson works mainly as a home healthcare provider; yet, his skills and interests extend far beyond nursing.
Kathy Quan is a registered nurse, published author, and freelance writer covering topics across the nursing field through her publications and websites.
Melissa Maloney is a certified adult nurse practitioner. She graduated from the MGH Institute of Health Professions.
Wendie Howland MN, RN-BC, CRRN
Wendie Howland specializes in life care planning for individuals with catastrophic conditions.
Mike Iven is a very accomplished RN that presently works as a nurse manager. He currently holds this position at Hematology Oncology Specialists of Cape Cod.
Susan Sims-Giddens, BSN, MSN, EdD
Susan Sims-Giddens, BSN, MSN, EdD, is currently an associate professor and director of the online BSN to MSN program at Missouri State University.
Denise Atkinson, BSN, RN, SANE-A
Denise Atkinson is the President of the Georgia Chapter of the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN).
Articles
By Lisa M. Davila, BSN, MS
Here’s the rundown on CNA, LPN, ADN, BSN, accelerated MSN, DPN and PhD degrees. When it comes to the world of nursing, the letters that follow your name can represent your academic degree, type of license...
By Lisa M. Davila, BSN, MS
To be a nurse, you need a strong stomach and a thick skin. Your schedule can be erratic and shifts may rotate from week to week or day to day. You are the primary coordinator and problem solver for your patients’ care...
What to Expect in Your First...
By Lisa M. Davila, BSN, MS
Once you’ve completed prerequisites, you will take specialized courses that are directly related to the practice of nursing. You’ll also focus on how to do a physical assessment, and take classes...
By Robert Gluck
Devotion to patients is the primary reason to choose nursing as a career. It’s all about one’s passion to help others, but there’s also the the clinical side of nursing, and that should be part of any decision making process...
By Jennifer Fink, RN, BSN
More than almost any other career, nursing offers the flexibility that so many moms crave. Nursing also offers opportunities for professional development and advancement. Like motherhood, nursing is a demanding job...
By Nicole Galan, RN
Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are important members of the healthcare team, helping the patient with their most basic physical and emotional needs. They assist the patient in performing basic self-care...
Nursing Degree Guide Blog
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