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New Hampshire RN Requirements and Training Programs

Nurses make up the single largest health profession in the United States. They have also been identified as the most trusted professionals for 15 years running. Nurses spend hours at patients’ bedsides, supplying an extra pillow or cup of tea, listening to fears and offering emotional support when needed. Their responsive and compassionate care garners respect and trust, not only from patients but the population at large. When a doctor throws around medical terminology to keep patients in the dark, … Read the rest

RN to BSN Programs New Hampshire

The Institute of Medicine and Robert Woods Johnson Foundation are just two of several industry giants that advocate the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Their efforts to boost the percentage of the workforce holding a BSN is not a criticism of nurses practicing with an associate’s degree but a natural response to the changing health care system. The aging population, rise in chronic diseases, increasing complexity of care, and legislative reforms have broadened the role of nurses beyond the capabilities … Read the rest

BSN Programs New Hampshire

In the debate surrounding the baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) versus the associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) consider the words of health experts. One suggests that the BSN graduates provide overall better care with fewer errors than ADN graduates. Another urges prospective nurses to consider the recommendations from nursing associations and employer hiring trends. Leading hospitals and health care facilities are hiring more BSNs because research shows they have the educational preparation and insight to provide better quality care.

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MSN Programs New Hampshire

Nurses form the largest single profession within the health care sector. As such, their education is critical to the delivery of high-quality care. The Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) provides registered nurses with the specialty education to deliver care tailored to specific populations. They are empowered to make high-level judgments that will change the lives in patients in the evolving industry.

In the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) published report, ”The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” is … Read the rest

DNP Programs New Hampshire

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree was developed in response to a report from the Institute of Medicine “Crossing the Quality Chasm.” To improve the quality of care, the IOM suggested that nurse practitioners and physicians focus on teamwork, research, and technology. The DNP program aligns with recommended reform and covers the Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice as designed by the American Association of College of Nursing.

Today the DNP is offered at several universities across … Read the rest