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Qualities of Today’s Nurses

Posted on March 27, 2024

10 Essential Qualities of Today’s Nurses In the dynamic world of healthcare, nurses stand at the forefront, offering their skills, compassion, and expertise to ensure patient care is both effective and empathetic. Choosing a career as a nurse is one of the most fulfilling jobs available. While every role in the health industry deserves recognition, nursing jobs are particularly challenging and require specific qualities to be successful. Being a nurse isn’t just a job; it’s a calling. Whether you’re considering becoming an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), an RN (Registered Nurse), or advancing your nursing career with a BSN (Bachelor of […] […]

What Does LPN Stand For

Posted on March 8, 2024

And what does that “L” in “LPN” actually stand for? As you’ve conquered the way to gain your diploma as a Practical Nurse… Mastered the art of finding the right path to your stethoscope and are ready to sprout yourself in the world of patient care. But before you grab your scrubs and badge, there’s one lingering question buzzing in your brain like a particularly persistent fly… What does that mysterious “L” in “LPN” actually stand for? I know we gave you a bit of what it means when we dig deeper on What is Practical Nursing… Again when we also […] […]

Practical Nursing Student Spotlight

Posted on April 25, 2022

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 […] […]

PN Student Spotlight

Posted on July 10, 2020

Beckfield College - Practical Nursing Student Spotlight - Florence, KY

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 […] […]