Oklahoma City University Online Nursing Blog
Opaline Deveraux Wadkins played such an influential role in both advancing and desegregating the field of nursing that former Oklahoma Governor Davin Borin declared November 14, the day she retired, a state holiday.
Nurses take on tremendous responsibility in all healthcare settings, making a big impact on the quality of care received.That’s part of the reason there’s been a concerted effort to increase the number of bachelor’s prepared nurses.
Ready for a career shakeup or looking for a job that aligns more closely with your interests? The great thing about working as a nurse is that you have highly in-demand practical and soft skills that can take you into all sorts of environments and niche roles.
Because of the inherent high risk for burnout in nurses, it’s important when working in the profession to know what warning signs and symptoms to look for, the risks associated with nurse burnout as well as methods for avoiding the causes of burnout.
As you increase your level of education, especially in nursing, your options open up further and allow you to specialize in a certain area of interest or role that appeals to you. Higher levels of education also often correlate with higher salaries and better shift hours. The degree you should pursue depends on where you’re at in your career, your professional goals, as well as practical considerations like how much time you’re willing to spend in school.
Earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree is a pretty reliable way to elevate your nursing career in a number of aspects. An MSN can lead to more secure employment opportunities, increased responsibilities, the ability to practice in more specialized health services–and of course– higher salaries.
What if Siri and Alexa became your nursing coworkers? While that might be a bit of an exaggeration, AI is already being used in healthcare settings and researchers are excited at the potential it has to improve care and efficiency. How can you, as a working nurse, expect to see AI show up in your field and how can you take advantage of it? Read on to find out.
Even when you love your career and are excited to progress forward it can be hard to imagine how you’ll balance going back to school among all your other commitments and responsibilities. Fortunately, attending nursing school online has become a viable and respected option for pursuing a higher degree, building new skills and taking your career to the next level.
“Nurses Make a Difference,” isn’t just the theme of this year’s National Nurses Week, it’s the ethos of Oklahoma City University online nursing programs. Read more to learn about the week of recognition and why it matters.