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Alicia Redira
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
(949) 214-3842
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Brian Tressler
Graduate Admissions Counselor
(949) 214-3845
Carolyn Kobly
(949) 214-3846
Posted on 3/7/2025 - 7 minute read
There are different levels of nursing, organized by education and licensure requirements, as well as scope of responsibility. Certified nursing assistants are on the lowest rung, followed by licensed vocational nurses and then registered nurses. Lastly, advanced practice registered nurses are at the highest level.
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Posted on 2/24/2025 - 9 minute read
Are you a veteran considering a new career? Transitioning from military service to nursing offers purpose, transferable skills, and rewarding opportunities. Concordia University Irvine’s accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program helps veterans fast-track their path to becoming registered nurses.
Posted on 2/24/2025 - 7 minute read
What are clinicals in nursing school? Nursing clinicals allow you to demonstrate what you’ve learned in nursing classes. You’ll work shifts at a nearby healthcare facility, providing patient care under supervision. Always arrive early for your shift, cultivate a professional appearance and demeanor, and solicit feedback
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.
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.