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College: Interest in Nursing Profession Going Strong Despite COVID-19

Jul 16, 2020

The pandemic has slowed down many facets of our lives, but one thing that remains untouched is the number of nursing program applicants to Houston Community College’s Coleman College for Health Sciences in the heart of the Texas Medical Center. There have been three applicants for every available slot for the past three years, said Coleman College President Dr. Philip Nicotera. Even as COVID-19 cases rise, he said, the...

A Guide to the Various Nursing Degrees and Licenses

Jan 07, 2020

A nurse's academic credentials heavily influence job prospects, experts say. IF YOU ARE FASCINATED by the art and science of providing quality health care and feel compassion for individuals who suffer from health problems, a career as a nurse may be a great fit for you. There are multiple academic pathways into the nursing profession, "which is both a good thing and something that does cause lots of confusion,"...