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		<description><![CDATA[Health care sector or the discipline of medical science is one of the few industries or areas of practice that is continuously and steadily progressing in relation to scientific research and development of knowledge in new and newer dimensions and in this path of progress there has been great many books that are frequently referred [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Health care sector or the discipline of medical science is one of the few industries or areas of practice that is continuously and steadily progressing in relation to scientific research and development of knowledge in new and newer dimensions and in this path of progress there has been great many books that are frequently referred as their great reserve of knowledge and insights into the field of medical study. These books which can be designated as world’s most commonly referred medical books have also went through great many change of perspectives and prominence in relation to the development in medical practice. Right from the ancient time several great medical texts in orient and in west have been frequently referred throughout the world until the modern medical knowledge came into shape. For instance Charaka Samhita or Sushruta Samhita or in Greece the written text of Hippocrates have long been into prominence as the knowledge source of medical practice, but as time progressed and as we came into the modern age these books used to be referred less frequently and their place was taken over by modern medical books. Presently modern medical practice is going through so fast evolution and forces of change that the knowledge of yesteryears seem to me outmoded as soon as a new breakthrough happens in the field of medical research. Here we would introduce a few of the world’s most commonly referred medical books.</p>
<p><strong>Interpretation of Dreams</strong><br />
This book by the famous father of psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud is not only considered as the bible for a clinical psychologist, but also referred as one of the all time greatest book that influenced the medical profession of psychological practice to the greatest extent, in fact with this work Freud actually shaped the practice of psychoanalysis. This work first emphasized on the dream and subconscious reality of mind along with sexual orientation of a person in determining his natural behavior and psychic syndromes.</p>
<p><strong>Materia Medica</strong><br />
Homeopath as an alternative treatment and medication has come into prominence and popularity long back in the eighteenth century and from then on this holistic process of treatment which emphasizes on treating the patient in consideration to all his mental and physical irregularities rather than treating a particular disease or disorder, has steadily become an alternative to the mainstream allopathic treatment. Materia Medica as the soul resource book for all homeopathic knowledge dates back first century AD and written by the Greek physician Pedanius Dioscorides . In the later years that followed this book became expanded in many medical findings until it took its final and most conclusive shape of modern medical findings constituted by generations of medical practitioners and researchers. When the founder of Homeopathy Hahnemann made this book his sole source of medical knowledge that he hugely depended on it became worldwide popular and became one of the world’s most commonly referred medical books.</p>
<p>World’s most commonly referred medical books as mentioned above could not include most of the ancient medical books because they have already gone through huge evolution and presently they are not directly referred as for guidance.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From the ancient time to the present age the development of medical science is one of the most incredible one and is regarded as one of the biggest contributors to the civilization and its continuing progress. But without the ancient wisdom in the treatment of various diseases and mental as well as physical well being this could not be possible and in this respect some of the greatest medical books of antiquity should be taken as the richest knowledge of medical wisdom upon which whole modern medical science had been established. Here we would introduce some of the greatest medical books of antiquity.</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippocratic_Corpus" target="_blank">Hippocratic Corpus</a><br />
Hippocratis stands as the most towering figure in the ancient Greek wisdom and practice of medicines and treatment and Hippocrates Corpus is the collection of all derived medical knowledge of that era. Without this book the very scientific basis of modern medicinal knowledge and treatment could not be established.</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charaka_Samhita" target="_blank">Charaka Samhita</a><br />
This book written and compiled by the famous ancient Indian physician Charaka is one of the greatest medical books of antiquity that India and the world can boast of for generations to come. The whole herbal medicinal tradition which is called in India as Ayurveda is directly descended from it many of the observations, suggestions and formulations of the book only made the medical tradition rich.</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sushruta_Samhita" target="_blank">Susruta Samhita</a><br />
This ancient medical book written by famous medical practitioner of ancient time Susruta is one of the greatest works that is unique for its meticulous clarification of various diseases, diagnosis and treatment that in a sense paved the way for modern development in the Ayurvedic practice.</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_Emperor" target="_blank">Yellow Emperors Inner Canon </a><br />
China is having one of the greatest living traditions of medical practice and wisdom that much like many oriental medical areas of knowledge believed harmony of living and forces of nature as the basis of treatment for the disharmony in physical or mental aspects and this book is probably the oldest and most widely referred as one of the greatest medical books of antiquity of Chinese origin.</p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galen" target="_blank">The Work of Galen </a><br />
Galen is the most famous and accomplished doctor in the ancient Rome and he left some of his crucial knowledge on anatomy and treatment as well as medicine for various kinds of diseases and health disorders and his work is referred as a reserve of most vital medical knowledge till today.</p>
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<p>Greatest medical books of antiquity as cited above could not include many other books of similar importance from same civilizations or others, but these books are definitely most important in establishing the foundation for the further development of the medical science to come to its technologically advanced present avatar. Egyptian papyrus and many other accounts of ancient medical wisdom like some famous medical books from Mesopotamia or Babylonian civilization can be readily referred but many of these books simultaneously lack the insights and scientific accounts of reaching a conclusion and in many cases they are crowded with superstitious decisions and guidance.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all know about the tremendous growth and potential rise of health care industry as one of the most promising sector in the employment map of the country. The steady and fast growth of the sector is opening multiple range of career opportunities for today&#8217;s aspiring students of health care disciplines. The profession of nursing, as being one of the key sectors in the medical practicing, is being seen as one of the most vibrant career, mainly because of the huge number of health care facilities that emerge in the recent years throughout the country and the subsequent shortage of nursing professionals that has been fostered by this growth scenario. Moreover, as health care industry as a whole became more complex in respect of new and newer technological development, improving practicing standard and a wide array of new health complexities which is peculiar of the present age, the demand in respect of job responsibilities and professional performance has considerably gone up. Today, a practicing nurse in a health care facility is no more assigned only with the duties of a traditional nursing practitioner, he is expected to work for the collective organizational goal of higher revenue generation for the organization through client  satisfaction, quality of deliverable service in multiple ways and making an everlasting impression. Depending upon the academic qualification, experience and professional exposure a nursing professional may go up to any limit of career growth within a health care facility. A simple nursing practitioner can become a administrator position by virtue of putting highest quality of professional service and taking many extra responsibilities for the benefit of the organization. But a bachelor degree cannot earn you a steady career growth in nursing so easily and this is the reason why it is advisable to aim for higher academic qualifications like Master&#8217;s degree or Doctorate degree in nursing, if you really want a fast and steady growth in nursing  to grab one of the top jobs in a health care facility in some point of your career. Below, we are providing an introduction to best Master degree schools in nursing.</p>
<p><strong>Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing</strong><br />
In any list of best master degree schools in nursing this university&#8217;s school of nursing will feature among the first few ranks. The master degree programs in nursing prepares the students for the advanced practice and leadership positions in the health care facilities. The specializations for a master degree program in nursing include, adult primary care nurse practitioner, family primary care nurse practitioner, pediatric primary care nurse practitioner, critical care nurse practitioner, critical nurse specialist, health system management, public health nursing, etc.</p>
<p><strong>University of Washington School of nursing</strong><br />
This university is one of the top ranked nursing institution in the professional education of nursing. The master degree program in nursing offered by this university prepares the student for the best practicing as well as leadership positions in the health care disciplines. Among the specializations available in master degree program in nursing include, critical care for adult, psychiatric or mental health nurse practitioner program, nurse midwifery, pediatric nurse practitioner and critical nurse specialist program, etc.</p>
<p><strong>University of California &#8211; San Francisco School of Nursing</strong><br />
It is regarded among the best master degree schools in nursing because of its rigorous focus on specialization and professional deliverable. The specialization area of the Master of Science in Nursing offered by this university include, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNP), Advanced Practice Neonatal Nursing (APNN), Advanced Practice Pediatric Nursing (APPN), Cardiovascular Nursing, Critical Care Trauma, Family Nurse Practitioner, etc.</p>
<p><strong>University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing</strong><br />
Commonly called as the Penn school of nursing, this university is never ranked beyond first five positions among the best master degree schools in nursing. The specialist programs offered by this university include, Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Anesthesia Program,<br />
Nurse-Midwifery Program, Clinical Nurse Specialist,<br />
Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Program, etc.</p>
<p><strong>University of North Carolina &#8211; Chapel Hill  School of Nursing</strong><br />
The academic excellence of this one of the best master degree schools in nursing is too well known and it regularly features among the top nursing degree schools in the country. The specializations of the master degree program in nursing offered by this university include, Health Care Systems, Administration, Clinical Nurse Leader &amp; CNL/Educator, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (including Adult Oncology option), psychiatric or mental health nurse practitioner etc.</p>
<p>The above mentioned list of best master degree schools in nursing are prepared in consideration to their consecutive ranking in the evaluative list of top institutions, published by various organizations.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nurse_practitioner" target="_blank"><strong>nurse practitioner</strong></a> gets the advanced and proper training for advanced care and treatment of the patient. As such, the duties and responsibilities of a nurse practitioner cover a larger range than that of a registered nurse and consequently, the salary is also higher. The working hours and schedule of a nurse practitioner is quite hectic and may also include night shifts. According to the latest statistics, most of the nurse practitioners work 40 hours a week that means 2080 hours per year.</p>
<p>The career of a nurse practitioner is rewarding both in terms of money and job satisfaction of serving humanity. A survey reveals that in the medical field, a nurse practitioner earns an amount next to that of a doctor.</p>
<p>A nurse practitioner earns comparatively more than other medical staff. The lowest range is $50,000 but it can go as high as $100,000 per year. In many countries, the nurse practitioner salary can go as high as $145,000 per year. The salary of a nurse practitioner also depends on the certification and job title of the same. Here is a list of the average salary of a nurse practitioner in terms of job title:</p>
<p><em><strong>Nurse Practitioner NP UP                                $115,000 </strong></em><br />
<em><strong>Nurse Practitioner Acute Care                           $131,000 </strong></em><br />
<em><strong>Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner                    $97,000 </strong></em><br />
<em><strong>Nurse Practitioner Mental Health                        $95,000 </strong></em><br />
<em><strong>Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner                           $61,000 </strong></em><br />
<em><strong>Family Nurse Practitioner                               $93,000 </strong></em><br />
<em><strong>Nurse Practitioner Primary Care                         $118,000 </strong></em><br />
<em><strong>Family Practice Nurse Practitioner                      $63,000 </strong></em><br />
<em><strong>Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant                  $101,000 </strong></em><br />
<em><strong>Advanced RN Practitioner                                $89,000 </strong></em><br />
<em><strong>Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist                          $95,000 </strong></em><br />
<em><strong>Nurse Practitioner Correctional Facility                $110,000</strong></em></p>
<p>When nurses work on hourly basis, the average wage rate is $31.99 per hour but it may vary from $21.14 to $50 per hour. It may be mentioned here that the salary of a nurse practitioner depends on the skills, knowledge, experience and certification of the individual. The nurse practitioner salary for the certified individuals is very high. The certified registered nurse practitioner salary is $135,000 per year which is much higher than the unregistered nurse practitioner salary.</p>
<p>The salary of a nurse practitioner also depends on the state where the individual is employed. The top 5 states that give highest nurse practitioner salary are California, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Maryland, and New Jersey.</p>
<p>If you want to serve humanity and also wish to earn a lucrative salary, you should consider a career as a nurse practitioner as the demand for this job is increasing with each passing day. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the jobs for nurse practitioners will increase by 7% in the next 10 years.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As a <a href="http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm" target="_blank"><strong>licensed nursing practitioner</strong></a>, you can serve the patients with extra training and expertise. You can choose from many nursing programs as there are several options available, but you need to consider your needs, goals, affordability and pocket before you decide which program suits you best. Here are various nursing degree options available from which you can choose:</p>
<p><strong>1. LPN or LVN Education Degree</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.lpnonlineprogram.com/" target="_blank">Licensed practical nursing</a> <strong>(LPN)</strong> or <a href="http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos102.htm" target="_blank">licensed vocational nursing </a><strong>(LVN)</strong> programs:<br />
These programs offer one year of training at a hospital, vocational technical school or community college. You can pursue the licensure as an LPN or LVN after receiving their diploma or certificate and passing a state administered nursing examination called the NCLEX-PN® examination.</p>
<p><strong>2. Associate of Science in Nursing Program</strong><br />
This is a 2-year associate degree nursing program which allows a student to become a registered nurse (RN) and serves as a stepping stone to technical nursing practice. This nursing degree is one of the fastest ways to become a nurse.</p>
<p><strong>3. RN-to-BSN Education Degree Program</strong><br />
These nursing programs offer flexible schedule designed to meet the needs of working nurses. Classes might meet only evenings or weekends. Some schools also offer multiple start dates each year for these nursing programs, rather than just one date in the Fall. These nursing programs are also known as Bridge Programs, BSN for RNs, Completion Programs, Nursing Mobility in Education Programs, Advanced Placement, Advanced Standing or Transition Options.</p>
<p><strong>4. Accelerated Degree BSN Program</strong><br />
Accelerated Degree BSN Program happens to be a variation of the Second Degree BSN. This program usually takes 12 months to complete, though some programs may run for 16 to 20 months. A 3.0 GPA is often an entrance requirement for both Second Degree BSN and Accelerated BSN programs.</p>
<p><strong>5. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree Program</strong><br />
This 18 to 24 month nursing program allows a nurse to specialize in a particular area, such as an area of advanced clinical training or research. Candidates require a BSN from an accredited nursing school, an RN license, minimum GPA and GRE scores, and some period of clinical work experience to pursue this degree.</p>
<p><strong>6. LPN-to-Associate&#8217;s Nursing Education Program</strong><br />
This program gives the candidates a degree which enables them to sit for the NCLEX® examination.</p>
<p><strong>7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program</strong><br />
This is a 4-year BSN degree (also called a &#8220;Prelicensure BSN&#8221; program) in which the first 1- to 2-years of the nursing program are spent fulfilling general education requirements, while the last two to three years are spent on nursing education courses.</p>
<p><strong>8. RN-to-MSN Degree Program</strong><br />
This nursing program is for RNs who have an associate degree in nursing and want to earn an MSN immediately after earning the BSN.</p>
<p><strong>9. Direct Entry MSN Degree Program</strong><br />
Non-nurses who hold bachelor&#8217;s degrees in non-nursing fields can pursue this program to complete an abbreviated schedule of undergraduate nursing coursework. This is a three year course with the first year being devoted to entry-level nursing coursework and the last two years to master&#8217;s-level study.</p>
<p><strong>10. Non-Degree Studies Nursing Education Programs</strong><br />
These programs are also known as &#8220;Extended Studies&#8221; or &#8220;Non-Matriculated Studies,&#8221; and offer courses in specialty areas at the master&#8217;s level for students who are not seeking a degree.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most lucrative and rewarding careers in the medical field is that of a nurse practitioner. Nurse practitioners are registered nurses who have a master’s degree (or higher) in their field. With a master of science in nursing, you have four choices as far as career paths go: clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most lucrative and rewarding careers in the medical field is that of a nurse practitioner. Nurse practitioners are registered nurses who have a master’s degree (or higher) in their field. With a master of science in nursing, you have four choices as far as career paths go: clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse midwife, certified nurse anesthetist, or nurse practitioner. As a nurse practitioner, you can find job outlets in hospitals, clinics, emergency rooms, nursing homes, hospices, schools, health departments, and private medical practices. Nurse practitioners have the skill and authority to diagnoses and treat patients. When you specialize in a particular area of medicine as a nurse practitioner, you also learn care for problems unique to your specific patients. Some common specialties include holistic medicine, geriatrics, family care, acute care, paediatrics, mental health, and women’s health. Nurse practitioner can even write prescriptions.</p>
<p>The licensure requirements and job qualifications of a nurse practitioner depends on the job location and skills. In some states, nurse practitioners must work in close collaboration with a medical doctor, while in other states, the partnership is less limiting. In some states, nurse practitioners are even allowed to work independently of a medical doctor. The job as a nurse practitioner has high salaries to offer and also scope for promotion. After your masters, you can also go on to get your doctorate degree or even pursue a career in nursing administration or education.</p>
<p>If you want to increase your practical experience along with pursuing masters degree in nursing, you should opt for Online Nurse Practitioners Degrees. Here we give you 10 top online nurse practitioner programs:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.phoenix.edu/" target="_blank"><strong>University of Phoenix</strong></a><br />
The University of Phoenix MSN programs include Nurse Practitioner, MBA/Healthcare Management, Master of Health Administration, Healthcare Education, and Health Informatics.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.waldenu.edu/" target="_blank"><strong>Walden University</strong></a><br />
The Walden University Master of Science Nurse Practitioner degree program offers diploma in an accelerated format. Students can also specialize in various aspects of nursing, including education, informatics, and leadership.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.americansentinel.edu/" target="_blank"><strong>American Sentinel University</strong></a><br />
The American Sentinel University school of healthcare offers CCNE-accredited MSN degree with specializations in case management, health informatics, infection control and prevention, and nursing leadership.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.vanderbilt.edu/" target="_blank"><strong>Vanderbilt University</strong></a><br />
At Vanderbilt University, students get an advanced degree in the management of healthcare.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.uc.edu/" target="_blank"><strong>University of Cincinnati</strong></a><br />
The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing provides traditional, accelerated and RN to MSN LINK programs for Master of Science in Nursing degree.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.georgetown.edu/" target="_blank"><strong>Georgetown University</strong></a><br />
Graduates of the Georgetown University online MS in nursing programs in family nursing or midwifery and women&#8217;s health nursing gives students a degree along with skills and knowledge.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.brandman.edu/" target="_blank"><strong>Brandman University</strong></a><br />
The Brandman University School of Nursing offers a doctorate for those advanced practice nurse who hold an MSN degree. Areas of concentrations with the program include adult nurse practitioner, family psychiatric nurse practitioner, gerontology nurse practitioner, neonatal nurse practitioner, and pediatric nurse practitioner.</p>
<p><a href="http://online.kaplanuniversity.edu/" target="_blank"><strong>Kaplan University</strong></a><br />
The Kaplan University MSN for Nurse Practitioners and RN to MSN programs offers courses in Advanced Nursing Roles, Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing, and Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in a Diverse Community.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.gonzaga.edu/" target="_blank"><strong>Gonzaga University</strong></a><br />
Gonzaga University offers two accredited degrees. The first allows students to specialize as Nurse Educators while the second specialization is in Nurse Systems Leadership.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.capella.edu/" target="_blank"><strong>Capella University</strong></a><br />
The Capella University Master of Science in Nursing Educator specialization has courses focusing on advanced nursing methodologies along with the development, delivery, assessment, and review of nurse education programs.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[The career as a nursing practitioner is rewarding in terms of earning, scope and also satisfaction of serving sick people. As a nurse practitioner you can serve patients with some extra training which allows you to diagnose and treat certain diseases. There are various programs which give you the training and it would be a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The career as a nursing practitioner is rewarding in terms of earning, scope and also satisfaction of serving sick people. As a nurse practitioner you can serve patients with some extra training which allows you to diagnose and treat certain diseases. There are various programs which give you the training and it would be a good idea to check their rankings before enrolling into one. These rankings are given by various organizations, some of which are:</p>
<p><strong>U.S. News &amp; World Report:</strong><br />
Perhaps the best and most well-known ranking is done by <a href="http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools" target="_blank">U.S. News &amp; World Report</a> which uses peer reviews to help determine program rankings. They also provide information about standardized test scores, number of students accepted, and other factors.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.studentsreview.com/" target="_blank">StudentsReview</a>:</strong><br />
This ranking helps you decide the worth of different programs based on the review and opinions of other fellow students.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://report.nih.gov/" target="_blank">National Institutes of Health</a>:</strong><br />
This ranking helps you know about the funding and about the grans money received by various schools and hospitals.</p>
<p><strong>Princeton Review</strong>:<br />
The publication of <a href="http://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings.aspx" target="_blank">Princeton Review</a> helps you get reviews of different schools, healthcare centres and nurse practitioner programs.</p>
<p><strong>Online Education Database</strong>:<br />
<a href="http://oedb.org/rankings" target="_blank">The OeDb (Online Education Database)</a> helps you with details about various online programs. These online programs help you get the training as a NP even while you get practical experience in a clinic or hospital. OEDb use accreditation, acceptance rate, graduation rate, citations and other factors to rank various online murse practitioner programs.</p>
<p>However, there are other factors too which should be considered by one before making a choice for a nurse practitioner program. You need to be clear about your own needs, interests, goals and also your timings and pocket. If timings and money matter more, you should opt for online training programs. However, if you want to interact with your instructors in person, you might consider a school that is ranked higher.</p>
<p>5 best online nursing universities which offers Nurse Practitioner Programs are as follows:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.phoenix.edu/" target="_blank"><strong>University of Phoenix</strong></a><br />
The University of Phoenix MSN programs include Nurse Practitioner, MBA/Healthcare Management, Master of Health Administration, Healthcare Education, and Health Informatics.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.waldenu.edu/" target="_blank"><strong>Walden University</strong></a><br />
The Walden University Master of Science Nurse Practitioner degree program offers diploma in an accelerated format. Students can also specialize in various aspects of nursing, including education, informatics, and leadership.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.uc.edu/" target="_blank"><strong>University of Cincinnati</strong></a><br />
The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing provides traditional, accelerated and RN to MSN LINK programs for Master of Science in Nursing degree.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.georgetown.edu/" target="_blank"><strong>Georgetown University</strong></a><br />
Graduates of the Georgetown University online MS in nursing programs in family nursing or midwifery and women&#8217;s health nursing gives students a degree along with skills and knowledge.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.capella.edu/" target="_blank"><strong>Capella University</strong></a><br />
The Capella University Master of Science in Nursing Educator specialization has courses focusing on advanced nursing methodologies along with the development, delivery, assessment, and review of nurse education programs.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[The demand for registered nurses is far much higher today than in other time in the history of medical profession. The population is rapidly growing and the demand for better healthcare especially for the elderly is called for. According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics, nursing is the leading sector of healthcare accounting for more [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The demand for <a href="http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm" target="_blank"><strong>registered nurses</strong></a> is far much higher today than in other time in the history of medical profession. The population is rapidly growing and the demand for better healthcare especially for the elderly is called for. According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics, nursing is the leading sector of healthcare accounting for more than 2.5 million jobs in the United State alone. This figure is only bound to rise as the population ages and the demand for medicine and physical therapy increases. nursing as career is one of the most sought, in addition to this field has enormous opportunities in different specialties that may be of interest to all considering taking this path. It is fun working with children and humbling caring for the elderly.</p>
<p><strong>Why consider an online nursing program?</strong><br />
There world today is experiencing major and enormous changes. The day when one had to sit in a classroom or a lecture hall in order to graduate with a diploma, bachelors, associates, masters or even a doctorate degree are long gone. Earning any of the above mentioned from the comfort of your house is now a reality. With life becoming more demanding, high cost of living and the need to work more hours to meet these demands, spending a couple of hours every week in the classrooms and lecture halls is a luxury only a few can afford. Internet could have come at a better time. Due to these changing scenarios online nursing program just like all other online programs is becoming increasingly popular. Online programs is not only giving nursing profession the opportunity of furthering their education without giving up on their jobs but is also giving a chance to those people in other fields interested earning nursing education to do so while still performing their duties elsewhere. Unlike in the past where a majority of persons got into the nursing professional without proper training, due to complexity of “lecture hall” degree. The new health care sector has become more advanced and sophisticated and securing a job without proper training is a nightmare. Thanks to online nursing programs more people can overcome this challenge and meet the required specifications.</p>
<p>In the recent past healthcare has become a rapidly expanding field. Fresh nursing graduates enter this field with the proper training and knowledge as well as authentic nursing degrees. This is making the survival of certificate holders rather difficult. Whether these degrees have been acquired through traditional nursing institution or through an online nursing school their authenticity provides better chances for growth within this field.</p>
<p>Registered nurses have a wide scope of opportunities to choose from. They are not only hired as bedside nurses. They can as well be employed by physicians, insurance firms, attorneys, schools, fire departments, ambulatory surgery centers just to name but a few. In this day and age anyone with an authentic online degree from accredited institution is assured of job. This high demand for nurses is the reason as to why most universities and colleges are offering online nursing programs under what is commonly known as distance learning program.</p>
<p><strong>Schools offering online Nursing Programs</strong><br />
Most schools offering online program have made it possible for students to start from the scratch. As such any one with interest in this field can get a chance to pursue the career of his or her choice. From the certificate all the way to doctorate online nursing degree are available at all levels.</p>
<p>In the United States alone hundreds of thousands of nurses have enrol in one of the many available online nursing programs. The most common degrees that are offered online include RN, MSN and BSN. However, there are a number of schools that offer advance degrees and certificate programs online.</p>
<p>Some of the universities in the United States offering online degrees include;</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.phoenix.edu/"><strong>University of Phoenix</strong></a> whose online nursing program covers; Certificates, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Degrees</li>
<li><a href="http://online.kaplanuniversity.edu/Pages/Homepage.aspx"><strong>Kaplan University</strong></a> offers Certificates, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Degrees</li>
<li><a href="http://www.gcu.edu/"><strong>Grand Canyon University</strong></a> that offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees</li>
<li><a href="http://www.waldenu.edu/"><strong>Walden University</strong></a> offers Master’s and Doctoral Degrees</li>
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<p>Other Universities offering online Nursing programs include; <strong>Drexel, American Sentinel, Michigan, Norwich, Duquesne, Post, Nebraska Methodist, Indiana State, Keiser, Loyola, Liberty, Western Governors, Seton Hall, Samuel Merritt, Cincinnati, Vanderbilt and North Caroline</strong>.</p>
<p>If you are in dire need of an online nursing degree or certificate you may consider checking one of the above Universities.</p>
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