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Career- How A Personal Mission Statement Helps?
Which career should I choose? How to know if my present career suits me? Whether I will be satisfied with my present career? Will my career give me enough money in future? There are many questions that hammer our mind when we join a career. Even after we join that, the questions do not leave us alone. We are always raising queries about our career. This is true about many other areas of life. But how to know if our career is fitting our needs? Let us see how a personal mission statement can help.Personal mission statement- what is a personal mission statement? How does one write the statement? What are the factors one considers while making a mission statement? You must have seen mission statements

• US Department of Education: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
• Nursing Scholarship Search: http://www.discovernursing.com/scholarship_search.aspx
• Federal Student Aid: http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp
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Take The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Once you’ve made it through the craziness of school, you still have to pass the NCLEX. Regular study combined with the education you’ve acquired should prepare you.

Link to an NCLEX fact sheet: http://www.ncsbn.org/pdfs/NCLEX_fact_sheet.pdf

Know your state’s licensing requirements. Get all the specifics on state licensure including the license period, fees, and continuing education requirements. Look into CEUs even if they’re not mandated. It’s always a good idea to stay current on knowledge and practices, and many CEUs are easily available online. SpeedyCEUs (www.speedyceus.com) offers several online continuing education courses. Make sure your state board accepts the CEUs you’

The 'No Brand' Brand
Branding is ‘the’ buzzword of the 21st Century. It is the consumer’s bible by which we live by to distinguish what is ‘right’ about certain products and services and what is ‘wrong’. Branding is there to create a connection with our inner selves, and just as we as humans are infinitely varied and different, so too are the brands that we are exposed to. Yet what if you turned your back on brands, or at least say you have. If a brand is a corporate identity, are you not in effect turning your back on identifying yourself to the general public? With the debut opening of the first Muji store in the New York Time Building at the end of the year I think it’s a fitting time to introduce the American public to the

Midlife career changes are nothing new. If you’re looking for a field with abundant opportunity and if you enjoy caring for others, nursing might be right for you. The job outlook is robust: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports employment among registered nurses will grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2008. Some reports indicate that more than 1 million new and replacement nurses will be needed by 2012. A career in nursing is also lucrative: Typical salaries start in the $35K-$50K range and increase significantly for more specialized positions. Some hospitals are even offering signing bonuses upwards of $14K. So if you’ve spent some time off from work or are looking at a career switch, following are a few tips to help get you started in a nursing career:

Do your homework. There are numerous specialties to choose from—including oncology, pediatrics, recovery, and emergency care—and several settings in which you can work. Practices range from home care to private practice to clinics to hospitals. Determine your course by actively networking. Attend career fairs and educational sessions. Contact your state nursing board, the local nurses association, or the closest chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the nursing honor society. The more informed you are, the better you can map out your direction.

Types of nurses include:

• Advanced Practice Nursing (APN)
• Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in California and Texas
• Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

For more specific information on the differences, visit The Nursing Degree Guide: http://www.nursingdegreeguide.org/articles/types_of_nurses/

Recognize the steps involved. According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, several steps must be taken before a nurse can enter the profession. This usually involves:

• Graduating from a recognized nursing program
• Meeting the specific requirements of the state board of nursing
• Passing the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) NCLEX® examination for registered nurses (RNs) or licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs).

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing Directory (list of nursing boards by state): http://www.ncsbn.org/regulation/boardsofnursing_boards_of_nursing_board.asp

Carefully choose a school. There are over 1500 nursing programs in the country. The minimum education requirement to get into nursing programs is a high school diploma, but advanced degrees require higher education. Most require an entrance exam. There are three basic types of programs available:

• For those with bachelor degrees, post-bachelor programs are available which build on your previous education and put you on an accelerated course. This allows you to finish in 12-18 months.

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN degrees) are four-year programs at colleges and universities. They build a strong foundation, providing leadership and management skills.

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) are available at two-year programs found at many community and junior colleges. Pre-nursing courses are typically required.

The school you choose is vital. It will largely determine how prepared you are for the NCLEX. The schools you consider should be state board approved and accredited.

The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.: http://www.nlnac.org/Forms/directory_search.htm

The Nursing Degree Guide: http://www.nursingdegreeguide.org/

The College Network (online degree options): http://www.college-net.com/nursing/cybernurse/

American Association of Colleges of Nursing: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/

Research the financial commitment. Make sure you understand the financial commitment associated with nursing school. Tuition varies but can cost up upwards of $30,000 per year. Daunting, but the typical nurse’s salary should make it easier to swallow.

Financial Aid Resources:

Link to an NCLEX fact sheet: http://www.ncsbn.org/pdfs/NCLEX_fact_sheet.pdf

Brand Your Market: Simplicity Goes a Long Way Toward Identifying Your Brand
Occasionally, I come across a brand so simple and precise I have to stand back and appreciate the austerity of it. Most often these brands are signature brands.A copywriter friend signs her work “Dina” and it’s quite effective. Her name is simple, clean lined, and unique enough that it’s all she needs. Everyone in the industry recognizes her work, because it follows the simplistic style of her signature; straightforward, implicit, and concise.Our current President is identifiable by his middle initial. Through all of history I imagine he will be recognized as George W.Nobody has to tell you that “Bugs” is a bunny. Everyone knows that “Bugs” has long pink ears and a fluffy tail.W

ourse by actively networking. Attend career fairs and educational sessions. Contact your state nursing board, the local nurses association, or the closest chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the nursing honor society. The more informed you are, the better you can map out your direction.