Fellow nurses may see this headline and shake their heads. Is it really possible to earn an advanced degree inexpensively? Sure, it is! The dream of earning an advanced degree has lingered in my mind for the longest time. However, I made up a lot of excuses that effectively kept me from pursuing it. Truth be told, it was the anticipated financial burden that made me decide to set that dream aside. I rationalized that I was happy where I…
Completing an MSN while working a full-time job, is that even possible? The short answer is “Yes, you sure can!” How to do that, you ask? Let me share with you my experience. Nurses as Lifelong Learners One of the cornerstones of nursing is evidence-based practice. Nurses, therefore, cannot afford to remain stagnant. As much as nursing is dynamic, nurses, too, have to continue evolving and improving. Learning takes so many different forms. Nurses, for example, keep up with the…
Although the desire to learn is there, some nurses hit the pause button when it comes to going back to school and earning advanced degrees. To some who are not in the field, this may be baffling. However, most of us have convenient excuses. Let’s explore the five common reasons why nurses don’t prioritize going back to school. 1. Time Constraints “I don’t have the time.” How often do we hear nurses use this as a crutch? Believe me, I…