Introduction Becoming a Registered Nurse takes more than earning a degree in nursing. Before you can call yourself that, you’ll need to get that degree – or diploma. Afterward, you will have to sit for the national licensing examination or the NCLEX-RN. Pass this exam, and then you can receive your registered nursing (RN) license. […]
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When working towards getting a degree, you might find yourself at a loss for where to begin. Perhaps you’re just starting out and need someone to guide you along the way. Maybe you just have it in mind that you need to rush off to college without a clear picture of the road ahead. Unfortunately,
It’s difficult to place a numeric value on a college major. After all, how do you put a dollar amount on intangibles such as job satisfaction, personal fulfillment, or work environment? But there are some hard, cold numbers available. While they might present only one dimension of life after graduation, that aspect – financial security
Most college students change their major in the course of completing their B.A. or B.S. (between fifty and seventy percent switch at least once). But did you know that some do so three times or more? While you don’t have to know exactly what your career path is going to be when you enroll in
Students who graduate with a degree in business tend to find jobs more quickly and in higher-paying areas than students who do not. In fact, degrees related to business – accounting, finance, human resources – consistently rank among the highest-earning fields. Students who major in these areas tend to earn more upon graduation, as well
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In case you’re not sure what you’d like to major in, or if you’d like to bend your program of study towards hot job markets, exploring hiring trends is a good idea. While the United States is currently in an economic upswing, there’s no guarantee how long it will last. While it might be tempting
When people say they’ve earned their Bachelor’s degree, they’re using a blanket term which can refer to one of two courses of study. Knowing the difference between them can help guide you in your course selection and degree program. If you know what kind of career you’d like to enter once your studies are done,
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It can feel overwhelming when you are at the beginning of your college journey, especially if you’re not even sure where that journey will begin. The massive goal of completing your degree is much more manageable and far less frightening if you break it into smaller steps and begin with the most important person in
The popular stereotype of college is that of an ivy-covered campus populated by hard-partying young men and women in their upper teens and early twenties, free of responsibility and ready for a road trip. However, with a rapidly shifting digital world, skyrocketing tuition costs, and increased competition for students, most universities have begun to make
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This can take place at any point in the year. For example, inspired by all those graduation cards in the supermarket, you may decide in the springtime to return to college. But aren’t the application deadlines for most colleges long past? They might well be, but that doesn’t mean you can’t begin the application process
