For Stanbridge University nursing alumna Edith Gonzalez, choosing nursing meant choosing a new direction. After several years in banking, Edith was ready for a career change. Nursing offered the opportunity to enter a new profession with a variety of specialties and directions to explore. Years later, her path has taken her into aesthetic nursing, business […]
Stanbridge University has been named one of the Top 3 Best Nursing Schools in the Orange County Register’s 2026 Best of Orange County Readers’ Choice Awards, placing No. 3 in the Best Nursing School category.¹ The recognition is especially meaningful because Best of Orange County reflects reader voting, connecting the honor to the community Stanbridge […]
Clinical judgment in nursing is the process of recognizing and interpreting patient information, establishing priorities, determining appropriate actions, and evaluating the patient’s response. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) describes clinical judgment as an outcome of critical thinking and decision-making and assesses it on the Next Generation NCLEX through its Clinical Judgment […]
Evidence-based practice (EBP) in occupational therapy is the integration of current research evidence, clinical expertise, and the client’s preferences and values to inform professional decision-making.¹ Rather than selecting an assessment or intervention solely because it is familiar, occupational therapy practitioners critically consider the available evidence alongside the client’s occupational goals, clinical presentation, environment, and individual […]
A nursing care plan organizes a patient’s nursing needs, priorities, goals, interventions, and evaluation of care. For nursing students, creating care plans provides a structured way to connect patient assessment with clinical reasoning: What does the patient need? Which concerns take priority? What nursing actions are appropriate? Did those interventions achieve the intended outcome? Registered […]
Therapeutic exercise is the targeted use of movement and physical activity to address impairments, improve function, and support rehabilitation goals. Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) guide patients through therapeutic exercises established within a physical therapist’s plan of care, monitor how patients respond, make adjustments, reinforce appropriate technique, and communicate relevant findings to the supervising physical therapist.¹ […]
Evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing means using the best available evidence alongside clinical expertise and the individual patient’s needs, values, and circumstances to guide care.¹ It helps nurses make informed decisions using current knowledge rather than relying only on routine or tradition. What Is Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing? Evidence-based nursing brings together current evidence, clinical […]
The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exams measure whether candidates have the knowledge needed for entry-level occupational therapy practice. The OTR exam emphasizes evaluation, analysis, intervention planning, clinical decision-making, and professional practice. The COTA exam reflects the occupational therapy assistant role, with greater emphasis on gathering information and implementing interventions under OTR […]
After you finish a registered nursing program, you will need to apply for RN licensure through the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), pass the NCLEX-RN, and complete applicable licensure requirements to receive your RN license. You may also begin preparing resumes and exploring new-graduate nursing opportunities during this transition.¹ What Happens After Nursing School […]
Gait training is a form of physical therapy that helps patients improve walking, balance, coordination, and functional mobility. Under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist, a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) may guide walking and balance activities, help patients use assistive devices, monitor their response to treatment, and communicate relevant findings to the supervising […]