Oklahoma City University Online Nursing Blog
Why is it important to understand health care trends? The direction that the health care industry is moving toward, which includes changes in the way things are done and disruptive new technologies, helps health care professionals to understand patients’ needs and how an organization’s business model can be updated to meet them.
Nursing is a profession that has been around for centuries, and it has played a vital role in health care throughout history. From the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Greece to the modern health care systems of today, nursing has evolved and adapted to meet the changing understanding of science and needs of society.
A nursing resume should be thought of as a first impression. Whether a hiring manager is considering you for a job, or an admissions advisor is reviewing your experience for a spot in an academic program, you want to be confident in how your nurse resume represents your experience, education, nursing skills, and soft skills.
With so many online nursing programs in the market today, it’s difficult to know which are reputable and which are not. Learn how to choose an online nursing school that meets key criteria to prove its legitimacy.
You should approach the responsibility of continuing education as an opportunity to invest in yourself. Fortunately, you typically get to choose how you want to earn your nursing CE credits. From figuring out if it's required for your state or not, understanding the importance of CE and what types of things you could learn, let's dive into figuring out how to get the most from your continuing nursing education.
Enhancing diversity in nursing is especially critical for establishing quality healthcare for all patient populations. Find out why diversity in nursing is so important and learn about research that supports the fact that a more diverse nurse staff is likely to be able to provide better professional nursing care.
Dr. Pamela Stokes knows, “Nursing is never boring.” Read about our business development leader’s journey through nursing from clinical roles to administration and consulting. Learn why Dr. Stokes believes advanced nursing education opened doors for her own career and how it can help yours as well.
For the first time, the Kramer School of Nursing at Oklahoma City University bestowed a DAISY award upon a faculty member for demonstrating excellence in instruction. Keep reading to learn more about Beth Pitman, MSN, ACCNS-AG, CNE, and the award.
Wondering what it takes to assume a leadership role in nursing? We’ll unpack what a nurse leader does and what business skills can help you advance in this competitive and lucrative arena.
How do you treat all patients equally while treating them as individuals? This is a crucial lesson for all nurses and especially those who work in settings where the patients they treat are culturally very different from the staff at the clinic or hospital–like nurses working in settings with large Indigenous populations.