LPN To RN Programs http://www.lpn-to-rn.org Information of Nursing Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:53:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Study Nurse http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/study-nurse/ http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/study-nurse/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:53:39 +0000 lpntorn http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/?p=387 The study nurse is the interface between patients, investigators, CROs, and monitors the pharmaceutical industry and the university hospitals or study groups as a customer (sponsor) of the study. The activity of the study nurse on the basis of Good Clinical Practice (GCP, Good Clinical Practice) and the German Drug Law (AMG). Although the title Study of the Nurse in any of these documents mentions the term “study nurse” has prevailed in the directly involved in the study.

Study Nurse is not a protected professional title, there is no uniform rule for the training. Basic medical training e.g. Physician assistants or nurse and regular training are helpful, English and computer skills are required. The job descriptions medical documentaries and medical documentation assistants meet these criteria, the training is also taught to plan and conduct of clinical trials. The presentation of new research protocols and participation in national and international study meeting is required.

— Nurse

Several organizations offer training on the study nurse, for example Founded in May 1999 working group study nurse with members of the pharmaceutical industry, CROs, hospitals and universities under the auspices of the Association for Applied Human Pharmacology (AGAH), the continuing education courses for study nurses developed and carried out [1]. Prerequisite for participation in the AGAH-certified courses, a completed training as a nurse, technician or equivalent medical training, the total duration of about six months [2] or the KKS Network (Coordination Center for Clinical Studies), whose training for study assistance 120 hours provides on-site courses and a bi-weekly internship in an external study by leading department.

]]> http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/study-nurse/feed/ 0 Nurse Scrubs http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/nurse-scrubs/ http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/nurse-scrubs/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:26:52 +0000 lpntorn http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/?p=383 Nurse scrubs or uniforms, dress mandatory for those working in the nursing profession. After you pass the course all from a nursing school in the medical profession, you need clothes that are mandatory for a nurse to buy. If you want to reduce your costs chafe at the election approve nurse would be an affordable option. If you do not know where to be cost-effective nurse scrubs, simply search the Internet. Did you know that you can buy cheap nursing uniforms online? A wide range of nurse scrubs are available online and you will find the best deal you are looking to get. There are a variety of options in tops, shoes and lab coats that your budget is.

— Nurse-Scrubs

]]> http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/nurse-scrubs/feed/ 0 Mental Health Nurse http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/mental-health-nurse/ http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/mental-health-nurse/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:20:41 +0000 lpntorn http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/?p=368 A mental health nurse will work in the world of psychiatry and sometimes psychology. This is why it is important for mental health nurses to have a good knowledge about human behavior. In other words, they need to have good knowledge of patients? lives and what they think about themselves. Apart from nursing related knowledge, mental health nurses will need to have good basic grasp of law. This is because they will often have to deal with people in authority such as police as well as prison officials. It is these reasons and more which makes this job different compared to many
other nursing related jobs.

A big part of becoming a mental health nurse involves having good communication skills and also good knowledge about medication. Along with this mental health nurses will need to be knowledgeable in other areas such as anatomy. This is because they will need to work with patients and help them with any physical problems they may have. In short, a mental health nursing job involves a holistic approach to dealing with patients. This is why compared to many other nursing jobs, mental health nursing work is considered to be one of the most demanding and difficult to do.

— mental-health-nurse

It is imperative that a person who is going in for this type of job to show that they are highly skilled at all types of communication such as reading, empathizing, listening, talking and writing. Basically the candidate will need to learn how to treat patients with proper dignity. Being adept at these skills is crucial in becoming a successful mental health nurse. Those who excel in this line of work, is not uncommon for them to go on and become nurse therapists or even a clinical psychologists. In order to become any one of these, the person will need to study further to become qualified.

Metal health nurse education will mainly focus on nursing theory, biology, discrimination, law and policy, stigma, psychotherapy, developmental psychology, team- working and care management. If you are planning on joining a course to become a mental health nurse, it is important to sit and think about why exactly you are entering this line of work. Showing up for an interview with high marks does not necessarily guarantee you a place. As mentioned before this is a tough line of work, therefore mental health institutions want to be very sure they are hiring the right person for this line of job.

]]> http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/mental-health-nurse/feed/ 0 Enrolled Nurse http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/enrolled-nurse/ http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/enrolled-nurse/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:14:05 +0000 lpntorn http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/?p=362 An Enrolled Nurse looks after the sick, the injured and the disabled. The range of his/her duties include assisting patients who are unable to look after themselves, assessing/monitoring their conditions, carrying out medical and nursing treatments, and keeping records of such treatments. He/She also needs to evaluate the outcomes of the care and treatment rendered, and to educate the patients and their families about healthy living and conduct health programs available.

Entry Qualifications

To qualify as an Enrolled Nurse, you must go through formal training.
Institute of Technical Education (ITE) offers a 2-year National ITE Certificate in Nursing (NITEC in Nursing) course for GCE “N” and “O”-level science students. Upon graduation, you will be enrolled with the Singapore Nursing Board and obtain the license to practise as an Enrolled Nurse.

Scholarship

Singapore General Hospital offers scholarships to students taking the National ITE Certificate in Nursing course at ITE.

Career Path

We can provide you with a lifetime career at SGH. Our nursing career path will allow you to meet with your career aspirations.

]]> http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/enrolled-nurse/feed/ 1 Neonatal Nursing http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/neonatal-nursing/ http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/neonatal-nursing/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:44:34 +0000 lpntorn http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/?p=355 Neonatal nurses work either within specialist neonatal units (within maternity or children’s hospitals) or in the community.

Neonatal nurses care for new-born babies who are premature or are born sick. There are a vast number of conditions that can affect a new-born baby and require treatment from specialists within the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Premature babies have particular problems as a result of being born too soon, in particular problems such as respiratory difficulties that can be life threatening if not treated promptly and appropriately by the specialist team. Likewise, the nutritional needs of the sick newborn and premature babies will require specialist care.

The neonatal nurse also has the important role of supporting the parents of the baby at a time when they themselves are very anxious and stressed. As far as possible, the parents and occasionally other family members are encouraged to take an active role in the care of the baby.

]]> http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/neonatal-nursing/feed/ 0 Dental nurse http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/dental-nurse/ http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/dental-nurse/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:59:21 +0000 lpntorn http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/?p=350 Dental Nurses provide assistance to Dentists or other dental professionals during dental procedures and at other times in dealing with patients.

Oral health is a top priority in today’s society and healthy teeth and gums are considered to be a basic right. Many diseases begin in the mouth, later leading to infections in other parts of the body. The pain brought about by poorly maintained or damaged teeth can make life unbearable in several treatable scenarios.

Dentists and other dental professionals are the first line of defence and a Dental Nurse is a vital part of any dental practice. Dental Nurses must be on hand during tricky dental procedures to assist the dentist with manual tasks and those relating to the comfort of the patient. Outside of dental procedure, Dental Nurses prepare the surgery and are usually the first and last person to see the patient, collating information and setting them at their ease.

Salary

There are no set guidelines for a Dental Nurses’ salary. Salary is whatever the practice in question decides to pay and so can differ widely, although it is linked to the location of the practice and level of experience. Here are some typical salaries.

- At entry level Dental Nurse’s pay starts at the minimum wage, around £14,000 per annum.
- An experienced Dental Nurse can earn £17,000 to £20,000 per annum.
- A senior Dental Nurse may earn up to £26,000 (or more depending on the surgery) per annum.

Responsibilities

A Dental Nurse has a variety of tasks to complete both during and outside of dental procedure times. A Dental Nurse’s responsibilities include:

-Sterilising dental equipment and making sure the correct equipment is available and in good repair.
-Sterilising the practice surgery and keeping it in order.
-Meeting patients and collating their dental records, case history, x-rays etc.
-Mixing dental fillings and moulds.
-Helping to keep the patient as relaxed and happy as possible.
-Assisting during dental procedures – passing tools, keeping the patient’s mouth clear of blood and/or saliva.
-Assisting in the recording of patient data.
-Filing dental practice records.
-Collecting fees and setting appointments.
-Answering the telephone and receiving patients.

Qualifications

To become a Dental Nurse you must complete a course accredited by the General Dental Council (GDC) such as:

-A national certificate in Dental Nursing
-A NVQ level 3 in Dental Nursing.
-A VRQ level 3 in Dental Nursing
-A certificate of higher learning in Dental Nursing.

You can study these courses on a full or part-time basis at dental hospitals or higher education colleges. You will be required to do work experience in a dental surgery as part of your course. No prior qualifications are required to begin a Dental Nursing course but employers will usually expect you to have a few GCSE’s such as English and Maths.
Skills

A Dental Nurse is a busy job with a lot of responsibility attached to it – both to the patient and to the dentist. The following personal skills or attributes would be useful:

-A great bedside manner. A visit to the dentist can be a nerve-racking experience for many, so a Dental Nurse needs to be both confident and reassuring.
-Good organisational skills are a must with such a variety of tasks to complete.
-Ability to work as part of a team. A Dental Nurse is there primarily to provide support.
-Ability to work under pressure. Dental procedures can be tricky affairs and a Dental Nurse has to be on the ball to see that everything goes smoothly.
-A sympathetic nature is vital as Dental Nurses provide care to a great variety of people including children and those with disabilities or special needs.

Working Conditions

Usually a Dental Nurse operates within a Dental Practice, which includes a surgery for procedures, a waiting room, an office for admin and perhaps other rooms reserved for procedures such as X-rays. Alternatively, Dental Nurses may work within hospitals, army clinics, mobile clinics, care homes or patients’ own homes in the case of community schemes.

Hours worked by Dental Nurses are typically 8am or 9am to 5pm or 7pm. Emergency clinics stay open later and there are 24 hr dental clinics.

Due to sharp dental instruments, specialised equipment and the risk of infection, there are some dangers in the workplace. Official guidelines must be adhered to in order to minimise these.


A Dental Nurse’s job is typically stressful due to the range of tasks and roles they must perform. There is pressure to perform efficiently and always with regard to the patient’s emotional well being. Much of the day is spent on one’s feet so the job can be physically demanding as well as emotionally. Being a Dental Nurse is not a job for the lazy but would suit individuals motivated by challenge and the chance to really help people where needed.

Experience

To become a dental nurse you must have direct experience of working in a dental surgery; you can do this as part of your course. Other useful experience would be anything in a client facing role or working with the general public. Any previous caring or nursing experience would be an advantage.

]]> http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/dental-nurse/feed/ 0 Rebecca Nurse http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/rebecca-nurse/ http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/rebecca-nurse/#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:08:20 +0000 lpntorn http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/?p=344 Rebecca Towne Nurse (or Nourse) (February 21, 1621 – July 19, 1692) was executed for witchcraft by the government of the Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England in 1692, during the Salem witch trials. She was the wife of Francis Nurse, a mother of several children and grandchildren, and a well-respected member of the community. Although there was no credible evidence against her, she was hanged as a witch on July 19, 1692. This occurred during a time when the Massachusetts colony was seized with hysteria over witchcraft and the supposed presence of Satan within the colony.

Early life

The daughter of William and Joanna Towne (née Blessing), Nurse was born in Great Yarmouth, England in 1621. Her family settled in Salem Village, which is now known as Danvers, Massachusetts, in 1640. She had one older sister, Susan (baptized 26 Oct 1625 – died 29 Jul 1630) and two younger sisters, Mary Easty (baptized 24 Aug 1634) and Sarah Cloyce (born ca. 1642), both of whom were also accused of witchcraft. She also had four brothers: John (baptized 16 Feb 1622/23), Edmund (baptized Jun 1628), Jacob (baptized 11 Mar 1631/32) and Joseph (born abt 1639).

Around 1645, she married Francis Nurse, also born in England. Her husband was a “tray maker” by trade, who likely made many other wooden household items. Due to the rarity of such household goods, artisans of that medium were esteemed. Nurse and her family lived on a vast homestead which was part of a 300-acre (1.2 km2) grant given to Townsend Bishop in 1636. Francis originally rented it and then gradually paid it off throughout his lifetime. Together, the couple bore eight children: four daughters and four sons. Their names were Rebecca Nurse (born 1642), Sarah Nurse (born 1644), John Nurse (born 1645), Samuel Nurse (born 1649), Mary Nurse (1653 – 28 June 1749), Elizabeth Nurse (born 1656), Francis Nurse (born 1660/1661), and Benjamin Nurse (born in 1665/1666). Nurse frequently attended church and her family was well respected in Salem Village; Francis was often asked to be an unofficial judge to help settle matters around the village. In 1672, Francis served as Salem’s Constable. It was later written that Rebecca had “acquired a reputation for exemplary piety that was virtually unchallenged in the community,” making her one of the “unlikely” persons to be accused of witchcraft.

Accusation and trial

The family had been involved in a number of acrimonious land disputes with the Putnam family. On March 23, 1692, a warrant was issued for her arrest based upon accusations made by Edward and John Putnam. Upon hearing of the accusations the frail 70-year-old Nurse, often described as an invalid, said, “I am innocent as the child unborn, but surely, what sin hath God found out in me unrepented of, that He should lay such an affliction on me in my old age.”

There was a public outcry over the accusations made against her, as she was considered to be of very pious character. Thirty-nine of the most prominent members of the community signed a petition on Nurse’s behalf. At age 71, she was one of the oldest accused. Her ordeal is often credited as the impetus for a shift in the town’s opinion about the purpose of the witch trials.

Her trial began on June 30, 1692. In accordance with the procedures at the time, Mrs. Nurse, like others accused of witchcraft, represented herself since she was not allowed to have a lawyer represent her. By dint of her respectability, many members of the community testified on her behalf including her family members. However the young Ann Putnam and her siblings would break into fits and claim Nurse was tormenting them. Such so called “spectral evidence” was allowed into the trial to show that Satan was afflicting others in the community at the behest of the accused. In response to their outbursts Nurse stated, “I have got nobody to look to but God.” Many of the other afflicted girls were hesitant to accuse Nurse.

In the end, the jury ruled Nurse not guilty. Due to public outcry and renewed fits and spasms by the girls, the magistrate asked that the verdict be reconsidered. At issue was the statement of another prisoner “[she] was one of us” to which Nurse did not reply, probably because of her loss of hearing[citation needed]. The jury took this as a sign of guilt and changed their verdict, sentencing Nurse to death on July 19, 1692.

]]> http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/rebecca-nurse/feed/ 0 State Nursing Scholarships http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/state-nursing-scholarships/ http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/state-nursing-scholarships/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:15:06 +0000 lpntorn http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/?p=333 ARIZONA NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

ARIZONA NURSES FOUNDATION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Provides scholarship to college students enrolled in or accepted to nursing programs in Arizona.
Amount of Award: $500-1,000
Number of Awards: 18/year
Duration of Award: up to 4 years
Deadline: March/October each year
Contact Information:
Arizona Nurses association
Attn: Arizona Nurses Foundation
1850 East Southern Avenue, Suite 1
Tempe, AZ 85282-5832
Phone: (480) 831-0404 x100
Fax: (480)839-4780
Email:carol@aznurse.org

http://www.aznurse.org/default.asp?PageID=10000650

CALIFORNIA NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

PAST PRESIDENTS’ PARLEY NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
Provides scholarship to California residents who are veterans or members of their families entering into or continuing student in a nursing program.
Amount of Award: $500-$1,500
Application Deadline: April of each year.
Duration of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: Varies
Contact Information:
American Legion Auxiliary
Attn: Department of California
Veterans War Memorial Building
401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 113
San Francisco, CA 94102-4586
Phone: (415) 861-5092
Fax: (415) 861-8365
Email: calegionaux@calegionaux.org

http://www.calegionaux.org/scholarships.htm

CHOOSENURSING.COM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Provides scholarships to nursing students attending an accredited Associate or Baccalaureate nursing degree program in California.
Amount of Award: $2,000 – $5,000
Application Deadline: April & September of each year
Duration of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: Varies
Contact Information:
ChooseNursing.com
1800 Harrison Street, 17th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 625-5968
Fax: (510)625-2359

http://www.choosenursing.com/paying/scholarships.html


CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION ACHOLARSHIP
Provide scholarships in the discipline of emergency nursing at the undergraduate, graduate, post graduate and doctoral levels of study, and to provide research grants in the field that will help to expand and advance the knowledge base of emergency nursing, improving patient outcomes and creating new standards for practice.
Contact:
California Emergency Nurses Association
2223 Coolcrest Way
Upland, CA 91784
Foundation & Development
Phone(847) 460 – 4100
Fax: (847) 460 – 4004
E-mail: Foundation@ena.org

http://www.ena.org/foundation/scholarships/

COLORADO NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

COLORADO LEGION AUXILIARY PAST PRESIDENT’S PARLEY NURSE’S SCHOLARSHIP
Provide scholarships to wartime veterans and their descendants in Colorado who are interested preparing for a career in nursing.
Amount of Award: Varies
Application Deadline: April of each year
Duration of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: Varies
Contact Information:
American Legion Auxiliary
Attn: Department of Colorado
7465 East 1st Avenue, Suite D
Denver, CO 80230
Phone: (303)367-5388; Phone number listed from their website: (303) 366-5201; (800) 477-1655
Fax: (303) 366-7618
Email: ala@coloradolegion.org

VIRGINIA LEYDA ROBERTS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
Provide scholarship to high school senior in Colorado desiring to pursue their education in nursing in the state.
Amount of Award: $1,000
Number of Awards: 1/year
Duration of Award: 1 year
Deadline: January of each year
Contact Information:
Daughters of the American Revolution-Colorado State Society
c/o Marilyn Fishburn, State Scholarship Chair
1546 West 28th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
Email: admin@coloradodar.org

http://www.coloradodar.org/scholarships.htm

CONNECTICUT NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

CONNECTICUT CHAPER HFMA UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
Provides scholarships to undergraduate/graduate students in fields related to healthcare at colleges in Connecticut based upon the quality of the written response to question about a current issue in health care.
Amount of Award: $2,000 to undergraduate student; $2,000 graduate student
Application Deadline: April of each year
Duration of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: 2/year
Contact Information:
Healthcare Financial Management Association
Attn: Jacquelyn Gorin, Chairperson
HFMA Scholarship Committee
c/o 3M Health Information Systems
100 Barnes Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
Phone: (203) 949-6383
Fax: (203) 949-6331
Email: jagorin@mmm.com

http://www.cthfma.org/site/epage/18079_473.htm

CONNECTICUT LEAGUE FOR NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
Provides scholarship to nursing students enrolled in Connecticut accredited nursing program (NLN or AACN).
Amount of Award: Varies
Application Deadline: October of each year
Duration of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: 1 or more
Contact Information:
Connecticut League for Nursing
P.O. Box 365
Wallingford, CT 06492
Phone: (203) 265-4248
Fax: (203) 265-5311
Email: askus@ctleaguefornursing.org

https://www.ctleaguefornursing.org/scholarships_apply.html

DELAWARE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

DELAWARE NURSING INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Provide loan repayment provisions (merit-based recruitment program) to Delaware residents enrolled in an accredited program leading to certification as an RN or LPN.
Amount of Award: Varies
Number of Awards: Varies
Deadline: March each year
Contact Information:
Delaware Higher Education Commission
Carvel State Office Building, 5th FL
820 N. French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801-3509
Phone: (302) 577-5240; (800) 292-7935
Fax: 302-577-6765

http://www.doe.k12.de.us/programs/dhec/how_to_apply/financial_aid/FA_webpages/nursing.shtml

MARGARET A. STAFFORD NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
Provide scholarship to residents of Delaware who has been accepted into an accredited college or university’s nursing program within or outside Delaware.
Amount of Award: $1,000
Number of Awards: 1/year
Duration of Award: 1 time
Deadline: March each year
Contact Information:
Delaware Community Foundation
Attn: Richard Gentsch
P.O. Box 1636
Wilmington, DE 19899
Phone: (302) 504-5222
Email: rgentsch@delcf.org

http://www.delcf.org/Apply_4_2.htm

FLORIDA NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

JENNET COLLIFLOWER KEYS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
Provide nursing scholarship to Florida residents and enrolled full-time in a Florida public or private university.
Amount of Award: $1,000
Number of Awards: 2/year
Duration of Award: 1 year
Deadline: May each year
Contact Information:
Dade Community Foundation
Attn: Dennis Longo, Development Officer
JENNET COLLIFLOWER KEYS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP FUND
200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 505
Miami, FL 33131
Phone: (305) 371-2711
Fax: (305) 371-5342

http://www.dadecommunityfoundation.org/Site/programs/guideline1.jsp

FLORIDA NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Provide scholarships to students who are enrolled in a nationally accredited nursing program in Florida. Students must be a resident of Florida for at least 1 year.
Amount of Award: Varies
Application Deadline: June of each year
Duration of Award: 1 semester or year
Number of Awards: Varies
Contact Information:
Florida Nurses Association
Attn: Florida Nurses Foundation
P.O. Box 536985
Orlando, FL 32853-6985
Phone: (407) 896-3261
Fax: (407) 896-9042
Email: foundation@floridanurse.org

http://www.floridanurse.org/foundationGrants/index.asp

GEORGIA NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

GEORGIA LEGION AUXILIARY PAST PRESIDENT PARLEY NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
Provide scholarships to wartime veterans and their descendants in Georgia who are interested preparing for a career in nursing.
Amount of Award: Varies
Application Deadline: May of each year
Number of Awards: Varies
Contact Information:
American Legion Auxiliary
Attn: Department of Georgia
3035 Mt. Zion Road
Stockbridge, GA 30281-4101
Phone: (678) 289-8446
Email: amlegaux@bellsouth.net
HAWAII NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

HAWAII STUDENT NURSES’ ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Provide scholarship to Hawaii residents who are preparing for a career in nursing.
Amount of Award: Varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: Varies
Contact Information:
Hawai’i Community Foundation
Scholarship Department
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 800
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808)566-5570; (888) 731-3863
Email: scholarships@hcf-hawaii.org

http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/index.php?id=23

ILLINOIS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

ILLINOIS HOSPITAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Provide scholarships to Illinois residents accepted into or enrolled in a hospital-related health care professional curriculum.
Amount of Award: $1,000
Number of Awards: Varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Deadline: April of each year
Contact Information:
Illinois Hospital Association
1151 East Warrenville Road
P.O. Box 3015
Naperville, Illinois 60566
Attn: Renna Lemberis
Phone: (630) 276-5498
Email: rlemberis@ihastaff.org

http://www.ihatoday.org/membership/volunteers/scholarapp.pdf

INDIANA NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

IHC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP (no longer listed from their website but they have 2-year Training Acceleration Grant program)
Provide scholarship to students in Indiana who are working on a nursing degree.
Indiana Health Care Foundation, Inc.
Amount of Award: $700-$1,500/year
Duration of Award: 1 year
Deadline: April each year
Contact Information:
Attn: Jen Tyson
Phone: (317)636-6406

http://www.ihca.org/education_scholarships.aspx

IOWA NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

JUSTINE E. GRANNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Provide scholarship to American Indian or other ethnic minority students preparing for a career in nursing or other health-related fields at a college or school of nursing within the State of Iowa.
Amount of Award: $1,000
Number of Awards: 1/year
Duration of Award: 1 year
Deadline: February of each year
Contact Information:
Iowa United Methodist Foundation
2301 Rittenhouse Street
Des Moines, IA 50321
Phone: (515) 283-1991
Fax: (515) 288-1906

http://www.iumf.org/otherscholarships.asp

IOWA LEGION AUXILIARY PAST PRESIDENTS SCHOLARSHIP
Provide nursing scholarship to dependents of Iowa veterans and veterans who are members of the American Legion.
Amount of Award: Varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Deadline: May each year
Contact Information:
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Iowa
Attn: Education Committee
720 Lyon Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-5457
Phone: (515) 282-7987
Fax: (515) 282-7583
Emil: alasectreas@ialegion.org
KANSAS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

WESLEY SCHOOL OF NURSING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Provide scholarship to Kansas residents who are preparing for a career in nursing.
Amount of Award: $500
Application Deadline: June of each year
Duration of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: 3
Contact Information:
Kansas State Nurses Association
1109 SW Topeka Blvd.
Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: (785)233-8638; (785) 233-5222
Email: ksna@ksna.net

http://nursingworld.org/SNAS/KS/Knf.htm

KENTUCKY NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

KENTUCKY NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Kentucky Nurses Association (KNF)
Provide scholarship to residents of Kentucky who are interested in working on a pre-licensure or advanced degree in nursing.
Amount of Award: Varies
Number of Awards: Varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
1400 South First Street
P.O. Box 2616
Louisville, KY 40201-2616
Phone: (502) 637-2546; (800) 348-5411
Fax: (502) 637-8236
info@kentucky-nurses.org
http://www.kentucky-nurses.org/KNF/KNF_scholarship-application.htm (under revision)
MARYLAND NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

MARYLAND LEGION AUXILIARY PAST PRESIDENTS’ PARLEY NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
Provide scholarship for nursing education to the female descendants of Maryland veterans.
Amount of Award: $2,000
Number of Awards: 1/year
Duration of Award: 1 year
Deadline: April of each year
Contact Information:
American Legion Auxiliary
Attn: Department of Maryland
1589 Sulphur Spring Road, Suite 105
Baltimore, MD 21227
Phone: (401) 242-9519
Fax: (410) 242-9553
Email: anna@alamd.org
MISSOURI NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

ERBY YOUNG SCHOLARSHIP
MLN SCHOLARSHIP
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Provide scholarships to L.P.N. & RN students who are working on associate and baccalaureate programs at an accredited school of nursing in Missouri. All applications must be submitted directly from the Missouri school of nursing.
Amount of Award: Varies
Application Deadline: October of each year
Duration of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: 1/each scholarship
Contact Information:
Missouri League for Nursing, Inc.
Attn: Executive Director
604 Dix Road
P.O. Box 104476
Jefferson City, MO 65110-4476
Phone: (573) 635-5355
Fax: (573)635-7908
Email: mln@monursing.org

http://www.monursing.org/programservices/prog_scholarships.htm

NEW HAMPSHIRE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

ALICE M. YARNOLD AND SAMUEL YARNOLD SCHOLARSHIP
Provide scholarships to New Hampshire college students who are majoring in nursing, medicine and social work.
Amount of Award: $2,000-$5,000/year
Application Deadline: April of each year.
Duration of Award: 1-3 years
Contact Information:
Alice M. Yarnold and Samuel Yarnold Scholarship Trust
Attn: Stephen H. Roberts, trustee
180 Locust Street
Dover, NH 03820-4033
Phone: (603)749-5535
NEW JERSEY NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

NEW JERSEY LEGION AUXILIARY PAST PRESIDENTS’ PARLEY NURSES SCHOLARSHIP
Provide scholarship for nursing education to New Jersey residents who are the children or grandchildren of veterans.
Amount of Award: Varies
Number of Awards: Varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Deadline: March of each year
Contact Information:
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of New Jersey
c/o: Lucille M. Miler
1540 Kuser Road, Suite A-8
Hamilton, NJ 08619
Phone: (609) 581-9580
Fax: (609) 581-8429
NORTH CAROLINA NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

THE GREAT 100 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Provides scholarship to nursing students in North Carolina.
Amount of Award: $1,000
Duration of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: Varies
Contact Information:
The Great 100, Inc.
P.O. Box 4875
Greensboro, NC 27404-4875

http://www.great100.org/Scholarship/scholarship.htm

OHIO NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

SERVICE LEAGUE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
Provide scholarship to nursing students from Ohio who are working on a baccalaureate degree.
Amount of Award: Varies
Number of Awards: 1 or more
Duration of Award: 1 year
Deadline: February of each year
Contact Information:
Akron General Medical Center
Attn: Human Resources Department, Nurse Recruitment
400 Wabash Avenue
Akron, OH 44307
Phone: (330) 344-6867
Email: rkovalchik@agmc.org

http://www.akrongeneral.org/portal/page?_pageid=153,162567&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

BIG 33 NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS (Changed to Big 33 Scholarships)
Provides scholarship to high school seniors in Ohio and Pennsylvania who plan to study nursing in college.
Amount of Award: $1,000-$1,600
Application Deadline: February of each year.
Duration of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: Varies
Contact Information:
Big 33 Scholarship Foundation
Attn: Scholarship Committee
511 Bridge Street
P.O. Box 213
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Phone: (717) 774-3303
Fax: (717) 774-1749
Email: info@big33.org

http://www.big33.org/scholarships/default.ashx

OREGON NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

LAWRENCE R. FOSTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Provide scholarship for college or graduate school to residents of Oregon who are interested in preparing for a public health career.
Amount of Award: Varies
Application Deadline: February of each year.
Duration of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: Varies
Contact Information:
Oregon Student Assistance Commission
Attn: Grants and Scholarships Division
1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100
Eugene, OR 97401-2146
Phone: (541) 684-7395; (800) 452-8807 x 7395
Fax (541) 687-7419
Email: awardinfo@mercury.osac.state.or.us

http://www.osac.state.or.us

OREGON LEFION AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT NURSES SCHOLARSHIP
Provide scholarship for nursing education to the family members of Oregon veterans.
Amount of Award: $1,500
Application Deadline: May of each year.
Duration of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: 1 each year
Contact Information:
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Oregon
30450 S.W. Parkway Avenue
P.O Box 1730
Wilsonville, OR 97070-1730
Phone: (503) 682-3162
Fax: (503) 685-5008
Email: pcalhoun@pcez.com

THE OREGON NURSING SERVICES PROGRAM
Provides student loan repayment on behalf of registered nurses (RNs) who enter into agreements to practice in “nursing critical shortage areas” in Oregon. Open to students enrolled in the last year of an RN program, recent RN graduates, and RNs currently practicing may apply. Oregon residency is not required when applying.
Amount of Award: Varies each year.
Application Deadline: contact the commission
Contact Information:
Oregon Student Assistance Commission
Attn: Rachel Cummings
1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100
Eugene, OR 97401-2146
Phone: (541) 687-7387; (800)452-8807 x 7387
Fax: (541)687-7414
Email: rachel.b.cummings@state.or.us

http://www.osac.state.or.us/grants.html

PENNSYLVANIA NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

PAULINE THOMPSON NURSING EDUCTION SCHOLARSHIP
Provide scholarship to undergraduate nursing students in Pennsylvania.
Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania
Amount of Award: $1,000
Number of Awards: 5/year
Duration of Award: 1 year
Deadline: May of each year
Contact Information:
2578 Interstate Drive, Suite 101
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: (717) 657-1222
Fax: (717) 657-1222
Email: NursingFoundationofPA@yahoo.com

http://www.pct.edu/scholarships/external_scholarships/pauline_thompson_scholarship.pdf

NIGHTINGALE AWARDS OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOLARSHIP
Provide scholarship to residents of Pennsylvania who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in nursing at an institution in the state.
Amount of Award: Varies
Number of Awards: 1 or more
Duration of Award: 1 year
Deadline: January of each year
Contact Information:
Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania
2090 Linglestown Road, Suite 107
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: (717) 909-0350

http://www.nightingaleawards.org/SCHOLARSHIPS.HTM

MCLEAN SCHOLARSHIP FOR NURSING AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT MAJORS
Provide scholarships to students at member institutions of the Association of Independent colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) who are enrolled in a nursing or physician assistant program.
Amount of Award: $2,500
Number of Awards: 7/year Varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Deadline: April each year
Contact Information:
Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania
Attn: Mary Maronic
101 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1405
Phone: (717) 232-8649 x 232
Fax: (717) 233-8574
Email: moronic@aicup.org

http://www.aicup.org/fundraising/Scholarships/Good_Citizen_&_McLean/McLean%20complete%20packet%202007-08.doc

JACK E. BARGER, SR., SCHOLARSHIPS
Provide nursing scholarship to veterans, active duty military personnel and their dependents. Must be a resident of Pennsylvania and attend the VFW Convention to accept the scholarship award.
Amount of Award: $1,000
Number of Awards: 6/year
Duration of Award: 1 year
Deadline: April of each year
Contact Information:
The Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania
Attn: VFW Scholarship
2578 Interstate Drive, Suite 101
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: (717) 657-1222 x 200
Fax: (717) 657-3796
Email: NursingFoundationOfPA@yahoo.com

http://www.panurses.org/new/page.cfm?pid=209&sid=21&id=4

RHODE ISLAND NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

ALBERT E. AND FLORENCE W. NEWTON NURSE SCHOLARSHIP
Provide scholarships to nursing students. Preference will be given to Rhode Island residents committed to practicing in Rhode Island.
Amount of Award: $2,500-5,000
Number of Awards: Varies
Duration of Award: 1 year
Deadline: March/October
Contact Information:
The Rhode Island Foundation
Attn: Libby Monahan
One Union Station
Providence, RI 02903
Email: libbym@rifoundation.org
Phone: Neil Severance (401) 274-4564
www.rifoundation.org
TEXAS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

TEXAS PROFESSIONAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS (PNRS)
Provide scholarship to Texas students who are interested in preparing for a career as a professional nurse.
Amount of Award: $3,000
Number of Awards: Varies; 294 students were awarded in 2004-2005
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Phone: (512) 427-6340; (800) 242-3062 x 6340
Fax: (512) 427-6127

http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa2.cfm?ID=11

TEXAS VOCTIONAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
Provide scholarship to Texas students who are interested in preparing for a career as a vocational nurse.
Amount of Award: $1,500
Number of Awards: Varies; 103 students were awarded in 2004-2005
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Phone: (512) 427-6340; (800) 242-3062 x 6340
Fax: (512) 427-6127

http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa2.cfm?ID=12

UTAH NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

UTAH NURSES FOUNDATION GRANT-IN-AID SCHOLARSHIPS
Provide scholarships to Utah residents who are interested in working on a nursing degree.
Recipient must agree to join the Utah Nurses Association within 6 months of graduation at the reduced rates.
Amount of Award: Varies
Number of Awards: Varies
Deadline: March each year
Duration of Award: 1 year
Contact Information:
Utah Nurse Foundation
4505 South Wasatch Blvd #290
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
Phone: (801) 272-4510; (800) 236-1617
Email: UNA@xmission.com

http://www.utahnurses.org/groups/UNF/

VERMONT NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

FREEMAN NURSE SCHOLARSHIPS
Provides scholarships to under/graduate nursing students at nursing schools in Vermont who are willing to pursue a career in nursing and practice in Vermont.
Amount of Award: $7,500-$34,000
Application Deadline: April of each year
Duration of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: Varies
Contact Information:
Freeman Nurse Scholars Program
University of Vermont
Rowell 216
Burlington, VT 05405
Phone: (802) 656-5496
Email: Toni.Kaeding@UVM.edu

http://www.choosenursingvermont.org/enter/freeman.html

VIRGINIA NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

VIRGINIA NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
Provide scholarship to high school senior in Virginia who will continue her/his education at an accredited nursing school in Virginia.
Amount of Award: $1,000 or $500
Number of Awards: 2/year
Duration of Award: 1 year
Deadline: January of each year
Contact Information:
Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution
c/o Nancy Mahone Miller; State Chairman
10101 Sanders Court
Great Falls, VA 22066-2526

http://vadar.org/scholarships/

WASHINGTON NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

WASHINGTON STATE NURSES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Provide scholarship to Washington residents who are preparing for a career in nursing in the state.
Amount of Award: $1,000
Application Deadline: February of each year
Duration of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: 4
Contact Information:
Washington State Nurses Foundation
575 Andover Park West, Suite 101
Seattle, Washington 98188
Phone: (206)575-7979; (206) 575-1908
Email: wsna@wsna.org

http://www.wsna.org/wsnf/scholarship.application.pdf

WISCONSIN NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF WISCONSIN NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
Provide scholarship to Wisconsin students who have completed at least one half of the credits necessary for graduation from MSN, BSN, ADN or LPN programs in Wisconsin. The school must be either a National League for Nursing (NLN) member or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Amount of Award: $500-$1,000
Application Deadline: July of each year.
Duration of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: Varies
Contact Information:
Wisconsin League for Nursing
Attn: Mary Ann Tanner
P.O. Box 107
Long Lake, WI 54542-0107
Email: modtech@att.net

WISCONSIN MEDICAL SOCIETY GENERAL MEDICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Provide scholarship to Wisconsin students working on a degree in medical or nursing related fields.
Amount of Award: $1,000
Application Deadline: April of each year.
Duration of Award: 1 year
Number of Awards: Varies
Contact Information:
Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation, Inc.
Attn: Executive Director
330 E Lakeside Street
Madison, WI 53715
Phone: (608) 442-3800 Fax: (608)442-3811

http://www.wisconsinmedicalsociety.org/foundation/support_for_students/scholarships

]]> http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/state-nursing-scholarships/feed/ 0 Nurse Salary http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/nurse-salary/ http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/nurse-salary/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:54:45 +0000 lpntorn http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/?p=330 If you are considering a career in nursing, one of the things you will need to take into account is how much money nurses make. While you can earn a comfortable salary as a registered nurse, how much you make depends on a number of factors; these may include geographic location, what type of setting you are practicing in (such as a doctor’s office or hospital), how much education and experience you have, and your area of specialization.

The following gives a general idea of how much money nurses make on averaged based on the type of practice they work for:

• Medical & Surgical Hospitals: $ 65,000
• Physicians’ Offices: $ 60,000
• Home Health Care $ 59,000
• Assisted Living Facilities $ 57,000

Beginning salaries for nurses are typically in the range of $50,000 per year; however, nurses with advanced degrees (such as a master’s degree) or who work in management can earn upwards of $100,000 in some areas. In addition to their annual earnings, the majority of nurses enjoy numerous other benefits, including flexible hours, bonuses, child care and union membership.

Keep in mind that, while registered nurses can earn a significant salary, the job requires long hours and hard work, often in stressful situations. However, if you enjoy helping others, working in a medical setting, and truly making a difference, then nursing can be an exciting and rewarding career.

]]> http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/nurse-salary/feed/ 1 What Is a Skilled Nursing Facility? http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/what-is-a-skilled-nursing-facility/ http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/what-is-a-skilled-nursing-facility/#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:25:46 +0000 lpntorn http://www.lpn-to-rn.org/?p=326 A skilled nursing facility is a location dedicated to the care of individuals in a residential facility, usually there on a long-term basis. These facilities specialize in the 24-hour care and observation of individuals whose needs are usually critical enough where they need constant watching, but not serious enough where hospitalization is required.

A skilled nursing facility may often be called a nursing home by some people. They are often called that because nurses, of varying degrees and certifications, take on the bulk of the patient care work. They carry out this care by working closely with a patient’s team of personal doctors, following those physicians’ directions and holding consultations as necessary. Doctors also make visits, in some cases, to skilled nursing facilities to provide check-up examinations.

Traditionally, a skilled nursing facility has been used for care of the elderly, leading to the somewhat unflattering term “old folks home.” However, since that time, many skilled nursing facilities have added rehabilitation to their list of services. An individual may check into a skilled nursing facility, for example, to work on physical therapy after a surgery like a hip or knee replacement.

Often, these types of surgery limit mobility and make it problematic, especially for someone who lives alone. Being at a skilled nursing facility gives these individuals a chance to have round the clock care and also receive physical therapy services in the same location.

In general, a skilled nursing facility is an option for those who can no longer carry out the functions of daily lives, either on a temporary or permanent basis. Staff at a skilled nursing facility will help the individual with a number of everyday tasks, including bathing, eating, grooming and toileting.

In the United States, time spent at a skilled nursing facility can be expensive and not always covered by health insurance. This has led many individuals to consider getting a supplement to their normal health insurance coverage that will specifically cover nursing home care. A study reported by New York Life, an American insurance company, noted the average cost of a private room at a skilled nursing facility in the United States has increase to $204 US Dollars (USD) per day. The average price of a shared room is $180 USD per day. Prices were highest in the state of Alaska, where a private room costs more than $350 USD per day.

Room arrangements in a skilled nursing facility are similar to those in hospitals. They can be either private or shared. Similarly, bathrooms can be either private or shared.

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