Health care delivery in the Northern Kentucky/ Greater Cincinnati area has always been competitive. Who pays the best? Where do you get the most benefits as an employee? These are questions health care workers usually considered when looking for a position. Since 2000, with more awareness of health care consumers, fewer insurance benefits, higher insurance premiums, and health care becoming more business focused, local hospitals have been competing for your health care dollars

Is there really a reason for a registered nurse (RN) to put the time and money toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)? Sure, the various higher educational institutions are going to say yes, but what are the thoughts in the field of nursing on this subject? After all, the nursing shortage is not in crisis mode at the present time.  So, what’s the need?