What is NursingCAS? NursingCAS is the centralized application service for nursing, which enables prospective students to easily research and apply to participating nursing schools with one online application. NursingCAS simplifies the admissions process and acts as a “one stop shop” for applying to nursing schools. This is important considering there are over 1000 colleges and […]
The U.S. is in the midst of a lingering nursing shortage that is impacting some parts of the country more severely than others. To ensure that patients have access to high quality care in their home communities, academic and practice leaders are working together to ensure a robust supply of nurses and nurse faculty. Many […]
A nurse residency program is meant to help recent graduates transition into clinical practice. Residency programs typically last from 6 to 12 months and serve as an opportunity for graduates to hone critical-thinking and evidence-based decision making skills. Residents have the opportunity to learn not just how to serve patients and families more effectively, but to […]
Accelerated programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels are a growing trend in nursing education. These programs are geared toward those who have a degree in another field, and want to pursue nursing as a second career. Programs tend to be shorter than the typical four-year nursing degree, which appeals to more experienced students who would prefer to […]