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Nursing Program | ABSN
Alicia Redira
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
(949) 214-3842
[email protected]
Brian Tressler
Graduate Admissions Counselor
(949) 214-3845
Carolyn Kobly
(949) 214-3846
Posted on 12/2/2024 - 8 minute read
Like many professions, nursing has different roles, from a licensed practical nurse to a registered nurse (RN) to a nurse practitioner. Each has their own educational requirements and responsibilities. As you embark on your nursing career, you should know the difference between a nurse practitioner vs. RN and what their roles are.
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Posted on 11/1/2024 - 8 minute read
Is nursing school hard? While nursing school is challenging, it’s a necessary step in the process of becoming a nurse. Nurses need strong critical thinking skills and must uphold high standards of patient care. Setting a reasonable schedule and using active study techniques will help you succeed in nursing school.
Posted on 10/28/2024 - 9 minute read
Nursing is an immensely rewarding career for those who desire a more meaningful line of work. The steps to become an RN include researching nursing programs, submitting applications, earning a nursing degree and passing the NCLEX-RN. Once you obtain a license, you can start working as an RN.
Posted on 9/12/2024 - 8 minute read
What are the benefits of being a nurse? There are many benefits, including a robust job growth rate, great salary expectations and opportunities to pursue career advancement. Other benefits of being a nurse include working in a meaningful field and the diverse range of nursing specialties and workplaces.
Posted on 9/1/2024 - 8 minute read
What do travel nurses do? Travel nurses accept short-term assignments at healthcare facilities around the country, while their agency acts as the intermediary. Their specific duties vary depending on their assignment but typically include patient assessments, medication administration, patient education and medical equipment management.
Posted on 8/16/2024 - 9 minute read
Understanding the key qualities of a nurse is essential for healthcare organizations seeking to hire nurses. Compassion, communication skills, empathy, and critical thinking are among the key attributes that lead to a nurse’s success in delivering quality patient care in a dynamic health care landscape.
Posted on 7/24/2024 - 8 minute read
Every nurse has the potential to be a leader regardless of their job title. You can work on cultivating the essential leadership nursing skills and qualities, which include empathy and compassion, communication skills, critical thinking, mentorship and accountability. Additional nursing leadership skills include professionalism, emotional intelligence and patient care skills.
Posted on 7/2/2024 - 7 minute read
Nursing is a career unlike any other. The general public highly respects nurses, and with good reason. Nurses make it their life’s work to help others. If you’re considering a career switch, why not become a nurse?
Posted on 6/21/2024 - 7 minute read
Self-care for nurses is more important than ever with increasing pressure on nurses. Self-care in nursing is shown to prevent career burnout and can improve overall workplace outcomes. Here, we explore self-care practices and how Concordia University’s Accelerated BSN program provides support to its future nurses.
Posted on 4/5/2024 - 6 minute read
The decision to switch to a nursing career is exciting but challenging. If you decide to enroll in Concordia University Irvine's Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program, you can earn your nursing degree in as few as 15 months. However, that accelerated timeline means you must devote most of your time to your studies. Avoiding distractions and staying focused will help you determine how to succeed in nursing school.
Wondering exactly how to be successful in nursing school? As you prepare to start the ABSN program, follow these actionable tips for nursing school students.