Choose the best online nursing degree for you

Choose the best zugnglich nursing degree for youAre you looking to become a nurse? If so, then congratulationsnursing can be an incredibly rewarding career choice, with lots of options and opportunities available depending on what youre interested in and where you see your career path heading. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1472832388529-0) ) Sounds great, right? Sure, but if youre at the very beginning of your journey to become a nurse, you likely have a more immediate questionhow do I choose a nursing degree program thats right for me?The good news is that its easier than ever to incorporate continuing your education and pursuing a degree with everything else you have going on in your lifethe number of high quality online nursing degree programswhich typically offer more convenience and flexibility than traditional nursing degree programshas exploded in recent years and continues to grow. For some, the hardest part in the face of so many choices is to m ake the right decision. Fear notuse the following information to choose an online nursing degree program thats perfect for you.U.S. berichterstattung World Report recently published an article on how to choose an online nursing bachelors program, which features helpful questions you can ask yourself in order to arrive at the right decision. The following key categories will help you arrive at a choice that makes the fruchtwein sense for you.RequirementsBefore you make a decision regarding an online nursing degree program, you should know what the basic requirements are for admissionand if you meet them. When youre considering a program, make sure you meet the education and accreditation requirements, including relevant completed coursework, experience, testing, and licensure. Programs may vary, so dont blindly assume that what works for one program will suffice for all. Bottom linewhen youre choosing an online nursing degree program, youre going to have to do your homework.CostFor most people, this is a key considerationhow much does the program cost to complete? Often, you can find this information online, but sometimes you may have to contact a school/program directly in order to get complete and accurate information. When contacting the school directly you can also learn about what financial aid options might be available to you. Its important that you have the full story regarding what a program will cost for you to finish in order to avoid any surprises later on.LocationAnother important issue is location, which might sound strange considering that were discussing online degree programs. That said, many programs are hybrid (or blended) programs, which consist of both online and classroom-based coursework. This stands to reason, as nursing is a hands-on profession and some topics and skills are best covered in face-to-face classes. When deciding which program you should pursue, make sure that the online vs. in-class aspects of the program make sense for y ou.TimelineTimeits a precious commodity that often comes in a too-limited supply in our busy lives. Therefore, you need to make sure that the program you choose to pursue includes options for a complete timeline that makes sense, given your schedule. Some programs are rigid regarding the amount of time you can take to complete all of the required coursework other programs are more flexible. Make sure that the program you ultimately choose allows you to complete coursework at a pace that works for you.Pursuing an online nursing degree program can be a great career move, but be sure to choose wisely. Use the information provided here to choose a program that meets all of your specific needs.

Beware Of This Career Move It Could Cost You $500,000

Beware Of This Career Move It Could Cost You $500,000 Does it pay to work?If you have kids or if yure even thinking about kids then chances are youve asked yourself that question. Maybe you didnt bring it up with your spouse or partner. Maybe you didnt even say it out loud, but its a natural question to ask.And who could blame you for wondering? Child care costs have risen steadily over the past several years, while wages have remained more stagnant. At $18,000 a year, child care is the biggest single budget item for American families more than the average rent, mortgage and even college tuition payments in many cities and states.So you start crunching numbers and swimming in spreadsheets. Maybe you ask the question. If you did, you wouldnt be alone.More than two-thirds of working parents say the cost of care has influenced their career decisions. That could mean asking to work from home, scaling back hours, passing up projects or looking for a new job. For some, it could mean pu tting your career on hold for a bit.So whats that look like? Say youre a 27-year-old woman making $55,000. You started working at 22, and now youre thinking about starting a family. So you plan to take three years away from work after having a baby when youre 30.Reality is This choice could cost you more than $500,000 over the course of your career.The Center for American Progress recently launched an interactive tool to illustrate the hidden costs of our systemic care infrastructure problems. Its essentially a calculator that invites you to plug in variables like gender, age, current salary, age you started working full time, age when you plan to take time off for caregiving and how long you plan to be out of the labor force. You can also adjust retirement age, 401(k) contributions and employer match. Check it out for yourself. The 27-year-old woman we mentioned earlier? Lets say shes going to retire at 67, and contributes 5 percent to zu sich 401(k) with a full employer match. Tak ing three years off will result in a total income loss of $501,409 over her lifetime figures $180,050 in lost wages, plus lost retirement assets and benefits ($150,152), lost wage growth ($171,207).Staggering, isnt it?And yet, when you layer the high cost of care typically between 10 and 30 percent of household income on top of other work-related costs, like time and taxes, many families leise wrestle with whether it pays to work.Our care crisis touches everyone, cutting across all education and income levels. Last year, Harvard Business School released an alumni study reporting 37 percent of Millennial women who arent yet moms expect to interrupt their careers for parenting. Crazy, right?It works both ways. According to Care.coms third annual Cost of Care survey, 21 percent of respondents said theyve waited to have children specifically because of child care costs. That stat increases to 26 percent among Millennial respondents. Check out Care.coms full Cost of Care report here. Now, would it surprise you to hear that Japan has a higher percentage of prime-age womens labor force participation than the United States? Well, its true. So does Canada. And Australia, France, Germany and Switzerland, too.But what were talking about isnt just a womens issue its a societal one.Research has shown that working dads, who on average spend triple the amount of time on child care and household chores than generations past, are experiencing similar work-family conflict as working moms. And thats to say nothing of the millions and millions of adults in the Sandwich Generation, who are providing some level of emotional, physical and/or financial support to their children and aging loved ones.Hard-working families are struggling to make it work. And when working families struggle, we all struggle.Moms, dads and senior caregivers who withdraw from the workforce lose out on future job opportunities and limit their lifetime earning and spending potential. Their employers lo se talent and institutional knowledge and incur costly turnover expenses. American businesses hemorrhage tens of billions every year due to care-related churn and lost productivity costs. This is bad for the economy, all of it.By now youve probably heard the pop culture references from former President Barack Obama and former Labor Secretary Tom Perez. Its a Modern Family world, they like to say, but our policies are stuck in Obama will usually say Mad Men era, while Perez prefers Leave It to Beaver. Television programming preferences aside, theyre saying the same thing. Gone are the days when dad punched the clock from 9 to 5 and mom had dinner waiting on the table when he gets home. In fact, 70 percent of families with kids have no stay-at-home parents. This is reality for todays families, but our institutional programs and policies havent kept up.So maybe the question shouldnt be Does it pay to work? Maybe we should be asking How can we make it work? That, friends, is the questi on well be exploring on the CareAtWork blog.Were going to talk about the best states for working moms and the best companies for working dads. Were going to share data, stories and infographics. Were going to give you work-life hacks to help when it feels like the decks stacked against you.Be sure to come back for more stories about the need for paid parental leave, flexibility and family care benefits. In the meantime, check out the video below to learn more about CareWork, and how we help families find work-care balance.--This article originally appeared on Care.com.Fairygodboss is committed to improving the workplace and lives of women.Join us by reviewing your employer

Got a job interview Read this.

Got a job interview Read this. Got A Job Interview? Read This.Posted June 12, 2014, by Julia Watters Ive been through my fair share of interviews, from my first job in high school at Target right through to my current role. Ive experienced one-on-one interviews, panel interviews, phone interviews and even been on the other side of the table on plenty of occasions. Suffice it to say, when it comes to interviews, Ive served my time. With that in mind, here are my top eight tips on how to navigate the interview process like a babo Do your homework Just because you read an overview of the role description when applying for the job, doesnt mean youre prepared for the interview. Check out the companys website, Facebook, LinkedIn and whatever else you can lay your digital paws on. This way, youll be able to anticipate questions better and tailor your responses to the needs of the company, singling out the best of your own experiences. Getting ready Choose smart clothes that project con fidence and responsibility. Even if you think the company is a hipster haven, avoid denim or statement tees, as your potential employer might interpret it as a nonchalant approach to the role youre interviewing for. There are plenty of articles out there with opinions on which colours project leadership or creativity in an interview, but youre better off sticking with neutral tones and colours instead of trying to turn your outfit into a mood board. Arriving Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to arrive, check your appearance in a nearby bathroom and walk into the interview room without the fear of some foreign object on your face or pre-interview snack in your teeth. Its also a good idea to estimate your travel time, account for any traffic and source the closest parking options before the day of your interview. If you overestimate and arrive ridiculously early, find a nearby caf and kill some time, as youll likely just make the receptionist feel awkward if you sit there f or an hour while he or she repeatedly asks you if youre sure you dont want something to drink. Making a good first impression The first thing you need to do when you walk into the room is to shake the hand of everyone at the table. I dont care if your interview panel could comfortably make up a basketball team, with subs you shake those hands. A handy tip for new players is to repeat back names when interviewers introduce themselves, such as hi John or nice to meet you Laura. This will help you remember names, and youll be able to use them during your interview for a more personal approach. Answering questions You may think that youve got this, given that they are asking you interview questions about your life, but dont be arrogant. Brush up on your work history, reflect and prepare some examples of achievements you think will be relevant to the role youre interviewing for. Youll inevitably be asked about your