Starting a career in nursing is a noble and rewarding choice. All students need to know what to expect at the nursing school and how long is nursing school. However, understanding the various educational pathways and their duration can be confusing. From Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), the journey can vary significantly depending on your starting point and career goals. Without delay, let’s dive deeper into the different nursing programs and how long each takes to complete. The Different Nursing Pathways Nursing offers several educational routes, each with its own […] […]
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Tips for Passing the NCLEX-RN
Tips for Passing the NCLEX-RN The journey to becoming a Registered Nurse (RN) is challenging yet rewarding. One of the final hurdles is passing the NCLEX-RN exam. This exam is a critical step in your nursing career. It tests your knowledge, skills, and readiness to enter the nursing field. But how do you ensure success on this important test? How do you navigate the vast sea of study materials and strategies? In this article, we’ll provide you with practical tips for NCLEX-RN preparation. We’ll guide you through understanding the exam, creating a study plan, and managing your study time. We’ll […] […]
Practical Nursing Student Spotlight
Meet Symone! A Practical Nursing Student at Beckfield College! Symone is currently enrolled in the Practical Nursing program at Beckfield. Read below to find out about her favorite courses, and advice […] […]
Nursing Alumni Spotlight: Meet Kendra!
Check out our latest Nursing Alumni Spotlight, featuring Kendra! Find out what Kendra is up to working as a nurse at St. Elizabeth and advice she gives for new nursing […] […]
RN Student Spotlight
Meet Jasmin! An ADN Student at Beckfield College! Jasmin is currently enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program at Beckfield. Read below to find out about her favorite courses, and advice for staying focused in nursing school. Favorite Course: Pharmacology Favorite Instructor: Taitum Godfrey & Nick Thomas Who are your biggest supporters? My biggest supporters and the source of my motivation is my family. My family supports my dreams and believes in me even when I doubt myself. Why Beckfield? I chose Beckfield because it was located close to home, they offered an accelerated program and they have a state-of-the-art SIMs […] […]
PN Student Spotlight
Meet Becki! A Practical Nursing student at Beckfield College: Becki, a current PN student at Beckfield, shares the inspiring story of her journey to becoming a nurse and the strength and determination she received from caring for her daughter who suffered a long battle with a heart condition. Becki’s story left us in awe of her love for her daughter and following her dreams of becoming a nurse so she can continue to care for others in her daughter’s memory. Favorite Course: BIO152 Anatomy (I even bought a skeleton to help study the bones) Favorite Instructor: Bonnie Ormes has been […] […]
Student Spotlight – Associate Degree in Nursing
Meet Cassandra! A Registered Nursing student at Beckfield College: We asked Cassandra a couple of questions to get to know her and learn more about her experience in the RN program at Beckfield College. What is your favorite course(s): Maternal newborn or peds Who is your favorite instructor: Taitum, Melody, Nick – they are all always pushing, you even when you think you can’t be pushed anymore. They are always willing to go the extra mile to help you succeed, and always believing in you, even when you don’t believe in yourself! Biggest supporter: My family, my best friend, Taylor, […] […]
Registered Nursing Student at Beckfield College
Meet Tyler! A Registered Nursing student at Beckfield College: We asked Tyler a couple of questions to get to know him, learn more about his experience in the RN program at Beckfield College, and what advice he would give to new students. What are your favorite courses? A&P I and II Who is your favorite instructor? That’s an easy one, Taitum. She is one of the best instructors I have ever had over the course of my college career. She challenged me in ways that I haven’t been before. She challenged me to be the best student I could be. Her […] […]
4 Reasons Why Moms Make Great Nurses
Top 4 Reasons Why Moms Make Great Nurses Any mom knows that motherhood is a full-time job. There are no days off, no breaks, and no pay – other […] […]
Cincinnati Enquirer Highlights Beckfield College Nursing Student
Bevin Kirsch is a nursing student at Beckfield College. At the age of 46, this Cincinnati resident is focused on launching nursing as her next career. The Cincinnati Enquirer highlights […] […]