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Northeastern University and Orbis Education Partner to Tackle Nursing Shortage
Monday, August 15, 2011
Innovative Collaboration Will Blend New and Traditional Learning Methodologies to Expand Bouve College School of Nursing Programs Nationally
Northeastern University, a global, experiential research institution, has teamed up with Orbis Education to help Northeastern’s Bouve College School of Nursing expand its baccalaureate and masters degree programs nationwide. Orbis Education will provide online learning, marketing, and operational support for the Northeastern degree offerings.
This innovative collaboration will incorporate online learning and traditional hospital-based clinical experience for adult students in selected markets throughout the United States. Boston-based Northeastern plans to expand all of its programs, including an RN-to-BSN program, baccalaureate program (BSN), as well as several graduate-level programs. One particular area of focus will be on nurse practitioner (NP) programs. Graduates from NP programs are highly sought, and new health care reforms will make the demand even greater.
“We are very pleased to work with a prestigious partner like Northeastern,” said Daniel Briggs, Chief Executive Officer of Orbis Education. “Expanding the capacity of Northeastern’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs will continue our corporate goal of alleviating the real nursing shortage that our nation faces. This collaboration allows us to continue to provide highly skilled, well-qualified, registered nurses that are sought after by employers.”
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Alabama LPN Training for Entry Level Nursing Jobs
Monday, August 08, 2011
If you are aiming for an entry level health care job position in the state of Alabama, you should browse the online nursing site to get information on Alabama LPN Training, the completion of which pro
The need of jobs is greater today than it was few year back because the economic recession in the United States of America has resulted in drying up of the employments in almost all service sectors, making people struggle for their daily sustenance. The state of Alabama is also not left untouched with such job scarcity scenario.
So what alternative do you have to survive in present day tough conditions? You can visit online nursing site, which will inform you that though the economic slowdown has affected all service sector, there is still one sector in Alabama that is unaffected by the job scarcity. The health care field of Alabama is still booming and on top of that the Al state is also passing through the nursing shortage, making the Alabama LPN Training a lucrative option for your survival and earning better salary.
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New loans aim to keep nurses in R.I.
Monday, August 01, 2011
Nursing students in Rhode Island have a new option for financing their education — a loan program with zero interest for up to four years, provided they work in Rhode Island.
With Governor Chafee in attendance, the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority on Tuesday announced its new Nursing Reward Program, saying the program was intended to offset a projected nursing shortage by encouraging graduates of the state’s nursing schools to take jobs in Rhode Island.
The loan program will be available for nursing students starting with the 2011-2012 academic year. To participate, the borrower must become a licensed registered nurse and work at least 20 hours a week, with responsibility for direct patient care at a licensed health-care facility in Rhode Island. Nurses who meet those terms will not have to pay interest on loans obtained through this program for up to 48 months.
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Calling All Applicants: Florida Nurses Foundation Offers Scholarships & Grants
Thursday, June 09, 2011
For nursing students who take the financial leap of faith often required to pursue education, the Florida Nurses Foundation is offering a chance to grab a monetary buoy to stay afloat. This year the FNF will award more than $20,000 in scholarships and research grants to nursing students and researchers.
To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must be enrolled in a nationally accredited nursing program. Applicants are asked to submit two short essays describing their financial need and potential contribution to nursing and society as a future nurse. In addition, applicants will be required to submit two letters of reference and a transcript.
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State Expands Nursing Education
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
The University System of Georgia is expanding the state’s nursing programs.
The Board of Regents Tuesday approved a measure that will allow Darton College in Albany, and Georgia Highlands College in Rome, to offer four-year programs in nursing.
Georgia could be 38,000 nurses short in 10 years, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services.
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UM School of Nursing Students Engage Lawmakers on Critical Issues for Nursing
Monday, March 14, 2011
A large group of students, faculty members and administrators from the University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) traveled to Annapolis on Feb. 23 to help lawmakers better understand the role of the nurse and the needs of nursing education.
An underlying theme of the 2011 Advocacy Day was the urgent challenge presented by changes in the delivery of health care. One factor is the steps that Maryland is taking to best put into effect provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Another is a far-reaching report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) on the future of nursing that, among other things, calls for nurses to be allowed to practice to the scope of their education and training.
School of Nursing Dean Janet D. Allan, PhD, RN, FAAN, led the School’s effort to familiarize lawmakers with the IOM recommendations, which comprise “an action-oriented blueprint for how nurses will be contributing to the health care needs of the nation.”
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It’s Academic: Studies Spur Push To BSN-in-10
Monday, March 07, 2011
What do Canada, Sweden, Portugal, Brazil, Iceland, Korea, Greece and the Philippines have in common? They are just some of the countries that require a four-year undergraduate degree to practice as an RN — a move some believe is necessary to create a more-informed, higher-skilled nursing work force. Similar initiatives have been awaiting approval in the New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island legislatures for the past two years. Although they have yet to pass, states across the country are taking notice. With reports of as many as 18 states preparing some type of initiative requiring newly graduated RNs to obtain a BSN in order to maintain their licensure, the idea is gaining momentum.
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University Receives Grant For Online Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
Monday, March 07, 2011
Earning a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) can be beneficial for professionals in the nursing field who wish to qualify for higher salaries or promotions. These individuals may want to consider enrolling in online nursing degree programs that offer the flexibility that working adults often require.
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Doctor of nursing practice responds to national need for advanced education
Monday, March 07, 2011
Based on a decision made by the member schools of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), individuals who pursue advanced roles in the nursing industry will have to obtain degrees at both the master’s and doctoral levels beginning in 2015.
This decision to raise the education requirements was due in part to a patient population that is expected to be in need of more complex care and a national shortage of nursing faculty who have obtained a doctorate, according to the AACN.
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BestNursingDegree.com Offers $7,500 in ‘Back to School’ Nursing Scholarships
Monday, March 07, 2011
The second annual BestNursingDegree.com “Back to School” nursing scholarship program is now accepting applications. BestNursingDegree.com is a comprehensive online nursing education resource, which helps connect students with the nursing degrees they need to fulfill their career goals.
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