Walking into a nursing lab for the first time can feel intimidating. You see mannequins, medical equipment, and a room that looks like a miniature hospital. It’s normal to feel unsure about what’s expected of you. But here’s the truth: the nursing lab is one of the most valuable parts of your training, and most students leave their first session feeling far more confident than when they arrived.

This blog walks you through exactly what happens in a nursing lab, what to expect on day one, and why nursing lab training is the bridge between classroom knowledge and real patient care. (more…)

Nurses will be more involved in coordinating multispecialty healthcare and collaborating to develop new care models, treatments, and policies. This is due to the requirements of Healthcare Reform and the “Meaningful Use” of electronic records under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). (more…)

Nursing is an esteemed profession in which many enter to save or improve lives through exceptional clinical care in nursing homes. Nursing education strives to enhance quality training for nurses. (more…)