Nursing Profession: Video Series

In order to become a certified nursing assistant, it helps to look for classes locally or to go through a CPA program, which can vary from state to state. Get through a certified nursing assistant program in three to four weeks with help from a board-licensed practical nurse in this free video on nursing and becoming a nurse.

A nursing agency is a privately-owned business with nurses on staff that can be sent to nursing facilities or homes to back up the staff. Find nurses for every need from a nursing agency with help from a board-licensed practical nurse in this free video on nursing and becoming a nurse.

A nurse manager is essentially the go-to nurse at the site, whether that be at a nursing home or hospital. Learn how to find out what appointments are scheduled from a nurse manager with help from a board-licensed practical nurse in this free video on nursing and becoming a nurse.

Different nursing fields include basic hospitals, clinics or nursing homes, or they can be more specialized, such as nursing under a specialist doctor, a child specialist or providing nursing care at people's homes. Learn about different nursing opportunities with help from a board-licensed practical nurse in this free video on nursing and becoming a nurse.

A nurse can be an RN, an LPN, an LVN or a nurse practitioner, which can do almost anything a doctor can do. Discover what nursing careers exist with help from a board-licensed practical nurse in this free video on nursing and becoming a nurse.

A good beginner's job for licensed practical nurses is working at a nursing home or a skilled nursing facility. Discover the differences between working at nursing homes or hospitals with help from a board-licensed practical nurse in this free video on nursing and becoming a nurse.

Nurses usually have to take courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, pharmacology and some communications courses. Look into nursing schools for individual courses offered with help from a board-licensed practical nurse in this free video on nursing and becoming a nurse.

A person who takes care of the elderly can get stressed out, so it's helpful to sit down with these people and let them vent about their day. Help a caregiver remain patient with help from a board-licensed practical nurse in this free video on nursing and becoming a nurse.

In preparing for a nursing school, a person should get a GED or high school diploma, and they should find a nursing program at a local college. Learn how to get good grades in nursing school with help from a board-licensed practical nurse in this free video on nursing and becoming a nurse.

Nursing school can be hard, as it demands long hours, lots of studying and on-site clinicals. Find out how to make time for nursing school with help from a board-licensed practical nurse in this free video on nursing and becoming a nurse.

Preparing for an LVN nursing course means getting a high school diploma or GED, and taking first-aid and CPR courses. Find out which LVN courses to take with help from a board-licensed practical nurse in this free video on nursing and becoming a nurse.

The job of a nurse is to provide direct patient care by doing medication passes, wound care, treating illnesses and making sure patients get enough nutrients. Discover why nursing can be a very rewarding career with help from a board-licensed practical nurse in this free video on nursing and becoming a nurse.

Nursing students need great study skills, which includes being organized, maintaining patience and avoiding procrastination. Find out how to make nursing school easier with help from a board-licensed practical nurse in this free video on nursing and becoming a nurse.

Nursing students should study by taking notes in class, joining small study groups and having one-on-one discussions with nursing instructors. Find out how to study effectively as a nurse with help from a board-licensed practical nurse in this free video on nursing and becoming a nurse.

Nursing accessories and scrubs can be bought at a number of nursing stores that can be accessed in person or online. Find out where to buy scissors, pen lights, percussion hammers and thermometers with help from a board-licensed practical nurse in this free video on nursing and becoming a nurse.

Nursing homes are places where people can get 24-hour skilled nursing care. Find out what doctor and laboratory services are offered at nursing homes with help from a board-licensed practical nurse in this free video on nursing and becoming a nurse.

When taking care of the elderly, a person must be patient, they must listen and they must help the elderly maintain some independence. Find out how to determine what an elderly patient wants with help from a board-licensed practical nurse in this free video on nursing and becoming a nurse.