“These are resources, products, and services that I HIGHLY recommend!”

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Nursing Education Expert Guidebooks are available here!

Note that these eBooks are free benefits of the NEE Insider and Premier membership levels.

Non-members – become a member and get all of these ebooks free! But, if you don’t want to become a member, click on the images to be taken to an information and purchase page.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Educational Resources: Recommended Textbooks+

Click on the title above to be linked to recommended Nursing Textbook vendors, eBooks, textbook recommendations (dimensional analysis, nursing research, nursing theory, evidence-based practice, clinical nurse specialist, nursing education, and more), and other educational apps and media!

Amazon Prime Days 

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Prime Membership benefits include rapid delivery, streaming and digital benefits, shopping, reading, and more! I live in a rural area and rely on Amazon for household items and gifts. Click on the link to see all the benefits associated with an Amazon Prime Account. 

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Index

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Productivity Resources 

Nursing Search Engines

Information about Nursing

Selected Nursing Programs

Online Review Resources and Test Preparation

Nursing Positions

Nursing Careers

Nursing Scrubs, Tools, and Website Resources

Scroll down for details on each of the above!

Improve Your Productivity

 

Pomodoro Time Apps

I talked about the Pomodoro Technique(R) in a blog post on productivity strategies. I use the Focus Keeper app from the App Store. There is a free and paid version for the iPhone and iPad. Right now, the free version works fine for me. You can search on Pomodoro alternatives for Android devices.

Apps to Disable Distractions

Focus Me, Cold Turkey, and SelfControl are apps that will help you disable social media, email, and other distractions so that you can work! Check these resources out!

Writing Resources

Grammarly:  20 million people use Grammarly to improve their writing – and I’m one of them! I like Grammarly so much I pay for a Premium subscription. 

Get corrections from Grammarly while you write on Gmail, Twitter, LinkedIn, and all your other favorite sites. Grammarly is perfect for nursing students and nurse authors! From grammar and spelling to style and tone, Grammarly helps you eliminate errors and find the perfect words to express yourself. Your faculty and editors will thank you – trust me!

Get started for free and find out what you can accomplish with the power of Grammarly at your fingertips.

Reading Resources

Get 20% OFF your Blinkist subscription!

 

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NURSING & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Nursing Search Engine: Nurse on Fire!

This search engine was created by a nurse for nurses! Barry (the creator and an RN) says “Nurse On Fire is the best place for nurses and nursing students to find answers to their questions. Fast. People describe us as the “Google for Nurses” and that’s partially true because we use Google’s custom search technology. However, we then go a step further and have a registered nurse personally review and rank all of the websites included in the search database.” You can be sure that the nursing sites on this search engine are vetted! I am proud that the Nursing Education Expert website is included in this search engine, too.

Information about Nursing

Nurses.co.uk

Nurses.co.uk is based in the United Kingdom. You can search 1000s of Nursing Jobs and Home Manager Jobs in the UK. Get community advice and insights in our Careers Hub. Even if you are not planning to work in the UK, Nurses.co.uk has 928 articles for you to browse related to insights into nursing as a career.

They also have a wonderful guide on Interviewing that you will want to check out: https://www.nurses.co.uk/careers-hub/the-complete-guide-to-answering-nursing-interview-questions/ 

RNCareers.org

You can find RN Program Rankings, Salary Expectations, Scholarships, NCLEX Practice Exams, Career Guides, and Expert Advice on this site.

NCLEX-RN Practice Exams: Guide to passing the NCLEX exam and take free practice NCLEX exams with rationales.

RNCareers.org offers a free NCLEX passing guide and practice tests with rationales. Their site also helps nurses in the following ways:

• $500 Scholarships
• Career Guides on 100+ Specialties
• Rankings for 1,949 Nursing Programs based on NCLEX passing scores

EduMed

EduMed.org connects students with the best and most affordable higher education programs in the medical field.  You’ll find information about nursing, in general, as well as info about online programs and financial aid. The site includes nursing school tips and advice, such as The Definitive Guide to Surviving Nursing School. Check it out!

Nursing Specialty Quiz: 8 Simple Questions to Find Your Niche Click on the link to answer 8 simple questions to learn which of almost 100 nursing specialties are right for you.

Nursing.org

Nursing.org is dedicated to helping prospective nurses find, enroll, and finance their education, as well as providing a forum to support current nurses with their day-to-day activities and future aspirations. Check out their Becoming a Nurse series!

Earning a Nursing Degree:
https://www.nursing.org/degrees/

Flexible Nursing Programs:
https://www.nursing.org/online-programs/

Accelerated Nursing Programs: 
https://www.nursing.org/online-programs/accelerated-nursing-programs/

Online Master’s Programs in Nursing Education 

This website is hosted by Community for Accredited Schools Online. Their mission is to “provide accurate, trustworthy and expert-driven information that makes it simple for prospective students to make informed decisions about which accredited college to attend. … They support prospective students by creating quality search tools, school rankings, in-depth guides, financial aid resources and expert advice.”

They’ve got a great Resources page, also!

EduMed Online Nursing Programs     

Nursing Programs (RN)

Scholarships and Online Resources for Registered Nursing (RN) Students: https://www.edumed.org/online-schools/nursing-rn-programs/scholarships-and-resources/

Guide to Online Nursing Programs: https://www.edumed.org/online-schools/nursing-rn-programs/

Nursing.org

Flexible Nursing Programs:
https://www.nursing.org/online-programs/

Accelerated Nursing Programs: 
https://www.nursing.org/online-programs/accelerated-nursing-programs/

Affordable Colleges Online

Affordable Colleges Online provides community resources and tools related to higher education with an eye on affordability and accreditation. Click on the link to learn more about us. Here’s a sample of some the resources they have available:

The Best Online Nursing School Programs To Earn Your BSN: This guide features the most affordable nursing schools and details everything you need to know about earning your nursing credentials. Aspiring nurses can review detailed rankings of bachelor’s in nursing programs, important information about bridge programs, answers to frequently asked questions, and an exclusive expert interview. https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/nursing-programs/

Masters in Nursing Fundamentals:  Find out more about available MSN degrees, who may be a good fit for an MSN program and get expert advice on what to consider when applying to schools. https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/nursing-programs/earning-your-masters/

Overview of Financial Aid: Don’t let money stand in the way of your education. Explore the most affordable schools, program rankings, and other resources to find the online education you’re looking for. https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/financial-aid/financial-aid-for-online-colleges/

Selected Nursing Programs

Note that I am NOT an affiliate for any of these programs. I have worked at both CU and UCCS and know the quality of the CU/UCCS Nursing School programs. I have vetted the other nursing programs before I have listed them here. The highlighted programs are not paying for my endorsement nor to advertise on my Resources pages. 

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences

Excellent nursing programs for undergraduate and graduate students. Fully online RN-BSN, master’s, and DNP programs. Click on the College link for more information.

Colorado Technical University (CTU)

Colorado Technical University offers both campus-based and online nursing degree options.  CTU’s mission is to provide higher education to students through innovative technology and an experienced faculty, enabling the pursuit of professional goals.

I have reviewed their website and curriculum and the courses reflect current issues and core concepts important to professional nurses of the future. “The RN to BSN degree completion program at Colorado Technical University is designed to help nurses prepare and develop the knowledge and skills needed to help expand their practice options for a variety of clinical and administrative leadership activities and to manage change in an increasingly complex and diverse environment.”

The RN-BSN program is accredited, but their MSN programs are still under review. In good conscience, I can’t yet recommend any nursing program that is not accredited so I won’t give you a link to the MSN programs until they tell me it has received accreditation.

Online Review Courses and Test Preparation

Mometrix Test Preparation

Mometrix materials are available on every major digital platform and are distributed worldwide. Our products are developed by experts in each test’s field of study to ensure the highest quality, most relevant content possible. Every year, millions of test-takers utilize Mometrix materials, including free online resources, study guides, flashcards, digital content and smartphone apps. Read our reviews to see what real people are saying about Mometrix.

Our goal is for our study materials, coupled with diligent effort, to empower a test-taker to attain the highest score within their ability to achieve. We help people achieve their dreams by helping them overcome the testing hurdles necessary for them to get where they want to be. Click on the images to be taken to the appropriate page!

 

 

Are you hoping to enroll in a nursing school? If so, you may very well be required to take the HESI A2 exam or the ATI TEAS exam as part of the application process

   

ATI TEAS Study Course is also available!

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CrushNCLEX -5 Day FREE trial

Online NCLEX Review: Feel Confident on Test Day and Excel in The NCLEX!

CrushNCLEX^TM strives to help nursing students take advantage of comprehensive learning materials and preparation resources that help you excel on the NCLEX-RN exam. Our team of highly qualified and experienced medical and nursing educators and experts are passionate about helping the next generation of nurses set up a strong base on which they can practice nursing career effectively.

• Over 2000 high Yield NCLEX-Prep questions
• Integrated NCLEX Block questions
• Performance review graph to monitor your progress
• Over 100 hours of high yield NCLEX Video prep topics
• NCBSN® simulated NCLEX software with real exam interface
• Detailed explanations for each question including correct and incorrect answers.
• Mobile friendly and easy accessible anywhere

ACLS Certification Institute

ACLS Certification Institute is the largest online provider of emergency life support certification training for nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals. Thousands of healthcare professionals have successfully earned and maintained their certifications through our programs because we offer a nationally accredited curriculum, hands-on skill evaluation, relevant training, online convenience, and immediate provider card access! Fast, Accredited, Online ACLS & BLS Certifications

 

Clinical Nurse Specialist Review Course

AACN Press Release: ACCNS-AG Review Course, March 11, 2014, “Online course helps clinical nurse specialists prepare for ACCNS-AG certification exam”

I was the Lead Subject Matter Expert for the first CNS certification practice exam offered by AACN for adult-gerontology acute care clinical nurse specialists! I chose the CNS experts featured in this product to help you prepare for the ACCNS-AG certification exam. The links will bring you to the newest version of this review course – check it out!

Check it out on the AACN website at ACCNS-AG Certification Review Course Online. Receive this review course free when you apply for the ACCNS-AG certification exam.

Nursing Careers

Nurses.co.uk

Nurses.co.uk is based in the United Kingdom. You can search 1000s of Nursing Jobs and Home Manager Jobs in the UK.

Job Search Niche Site

Niche healthcare job search sites focus on healthcare jobs. Healthcare recruiters and employers are turning to these niche industry sites because they can target their vacant positions on platforms where only those qualified candidates are visiting.

One of these niche healthcare job sites is HospitalCareers. HospitalCareers partners with 23 state hospital associations, and over 1,900 employers to bring over 25,000 hospital jobs, career advice, and career insights to healthcare professionals.

Don’t Miss the Latest News on Springer Publishing’s Nursing blog: DailyNurse.com!                    I’m excited because some of my blog posts are featured on DailyNurse.com!

Nursing Positions

University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN is a Magnet® hospital so designated for outstanding patient care and nursing excellence. The recognition is the highest honor that a hospital can receive for nursing care. I am not an affiliate for UTMC, it’s just that I’ve had the pleasure of consulting with the CNSs here – and this is where I’d work if I lived in the Knoxville area!

Nursing Scrubs, Tools, and Website Resources

Affiliate Notice: I may get small commissions for purchases made through many of the links in this post, at NO extra cost to you. I am an affiliate for AWeber, Bluehost, and Content Samurai/Vidnami.  These companies have not paid me to endorse their products or services. I use these products and services myself and wanted to share their value with my readers who are interested in starting a website. 

Nursing Scrubs

Heartsoul scrubs are designed and manufactured by Careismatic Brands Inc. of Chatsworth, California. Since 1995, their company has been known for its innovation in medical apparel, and its longstanding support of health professionals and the communities where they live and serve. 

Best Nursing Scrubs on Amazon.Com

This page will bring you to the Best Nursing Scrubs on Amazon’s website. Look for scrubs that are comfortable – not too loose or baggy and not too tight! 

Tech Tools 

eMail Service  

Aweber is my email service for my business. Getting started is fairly easy – and there are plenty of great tutorials to get you, and keep you, going. The Aweber team and helpful support materials are readily available.

 

 Web Hosting

Bluehost Have you been thinking about starting your own website? It took me 5 minutes to get my website setup, initially. Benefits include a free domain name and 1-click automatic WordPress installation. Bluehost walks you through the steps and I’ve had a great response from their support team both via Live Chat and Telephone! Find out more about what Bluehost offers here. Ready to commit? CLICK HERE TO SIGNUP FOR BLUEHOST.COM

 

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