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 […]
In many ways, nurses serve as the backbone of the healthcare industry. They provide much needed patient care and are an essential part of any medical team or facility. It is no surprise that many nurses have joined the frontline fight against the COVID-19 outbreak. Nurses working in hospitals and clinics are administering coronavirus testing, […]
The new year has started. Perhaps even more significantly, the new decade has started! Whether you are someone thinking of becoming a student or you are already studying for a career in healthcare, it is helpful to set up a few goals and resolutions. And there is no better time for that then now at …
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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 …
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 […]
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 […]
In a recent article published by The Washington Post, the shortage of caretakers and rapid rate of nursing home shutdowns in the state of Maine was highlighted.1 A crisis that the article says may be reflected throughout the country in the near future. So, is there a nursing shortage coming soon to this country or […]
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? 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 […]
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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One thing that is often not discussed in nursing programs is burnout and how to combat it. It’s with that in mind that FVI School of Nursing and Technology has decided to take this question head on and discuss some of the most common ways to prevent nurse burnout successfully. Burnout is prevalent in high-stress […]
You’ve done it. You’ve taken all that knowledge from the NCLEX exam review, put it to the test, got your certification and landed your first job as a nurse. The hard part is over right? Now you just have to survive your first year as a nurse, right? Well, yes and no. You have achieved […]
