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What Does NCLEX-PN Mean

Posted on March 21, 2024

Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is not just about graduating from the institution/school. But becoming an LPN is all about equipping yourself with knowledge, skills, and compassion. That’s where continuing education for LPNs comes in, a vital booster shot of information and skills to keep you flying high in the healthcare world. The NCLEX-PN stands for National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses, In the United States, every nurse must pass this exam. By passing the NCLEX-PN exam, a candidate is determined to be qualified to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). These titles are […] […]

Shortage of Nurses Nationwide

Posted on August 13, 2023

Have you ever been to a hospital and noticed that the nurses are in a rush? Maybe you’ve had to wait longer than usual for your medication. Or, did you […] […]

LPN vs RN

Posted on July 15, 2023

Have you explored the pathways to become a nurse? Folks may hear the word “nurse” and have a blanket assumption about what it means to be a nurse, but those […] […]

Why Nursing is a Unique Healthcare Role

Posted on June 1, 2023

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Did you know that according to The American Association of Colleges of Nursing, “Registered Nurses comprise one of the largest segments of the U.S. workforce as a whole and are […] […]

After the NCLEX

Posted on March 6, 2023

"Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” —Earl Nightingale, American radio speaker and author

Congratulations! You took the NCLEX! What’s next? […]

Preparing for the NCLEX

Posted on March 1, 2023

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If you are expecting to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) soon, it is important to begin preparing for what to expect and how to be successful. […]

Why the Nursing Industry is Growing

Posted on January 10, 2023

If you are ready to follow your passion and earn yourself a stable and respectable career, now is the time to learn more about nursing school. […]

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 […] […]

Nursing Alumni Spotlight: Meet Kendra!

Posted on November 18, 2021

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

Posted on February 9, 2021

Meet Jasmin! An ADN Student at Beckfield College! Jasmin is currently enrolled in the Registered 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 […] […]