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4 Reasons to Become a Nurse in Florida Now

4 Reasons to Become a Nurse in Florida Now

The COVID-19 pandemic has healthcare workers at the forefront, emphasizing the need for registered nurses in Florida and the rest of the country. Along with physicians and surgeons, nurses are an integral part of the medical teams that are at the front lines in the fight against the novel coronavirus. Nurses are risking their lives […]

CMS Starts Using ‘Abuse’ Icon in Nursing Home Compare Website to Empower Patients & Caregivers

CMS Starts Using ‘Abuse’ Icon in Nursing Home Compare Website to Empower Patients & Caregivers

Earlier this month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it would introduce a new feature to its Nursing Home Compare website – a red consumer alert icon that will show up on the information pages for nursing homes and healthcare facilities with a documented history of patient abuse and neglect. Part of …

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Why Become a Nurse in Florida?

Why Become a Nurse in Florida?

5 Reasons to Become a Nurse in Florida Are you considering a nursing profession in Florida? Recent information published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor points to the state as a great place for registered nurses to find work. Not only do Florida RNs have access to a wide range of employment opportunities, working as […]

A How-To Guide on Going from Medical Assistant to Registered Nurse

A How-To Guide on Going from Medical Assistant to Registered Nurse

While being a medical assistant can be incredibly rewarding work, there are a number of reasons why someone might consider transitioning from medical assistant to nurse. A larger yearly salary is one of the main reasons, but registered nurses also benefit from more specialized responsibilities and greater autonomy within their workplace. So, how does someone […]

The Best Nursing School Scholarships in Florida

Best Nursing School Scholarships in Florida

Looking for a list of the best nursing school scholarships in Florida? Well you’ve found it! We have compiled a list of the most recommended nursing scholarships in Florida and a few national scholarships that may interest our potential nursing students. To get the most financing for nursing school, we recommend you apply for as […]

Am I Too Old to Go to Nursing School? Would A Career Switch Make Sense?

Best Age for Nursing School

Am I Too Old to Go to Nursing School? Are you too old to go to nursing school? If we had a nickel for every time we have been asked this question, there would be no more nickels in South Florida. To answer this question quickly and succinctly: No, absolutely not, get that out of […]

Florence Nightingale’s 199th Birthday - Celebrating the Incredible Nurse

Florence Nightingale’s 199th Birthday – Celebrating the Incredible Nurse

May 12th is Florence Nightingale’s 199th birthday, and in honor of this incredible, world famous, and important nurse, we want to talk about her legacy in nursing schools, nurse training, and our profession in general. The World’s First Modern Nurse What was Florence Nightingale famous for? Well, she revolutionized the medical industry, she was a …

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