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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Research.com recently featured Stanbridge University in an in-depth look at its approach to nursing and healthcare education. The article highlighted recent NCLEX-RN outcomes, accreditation, hands-on learning technology, student support, and professional development alongside national recognition for student access, graduate outcomes, and return on investment.¹ What Did Research.com Highlight About Stanbridge University? Research.com’s feature, titled “#1 […]
For Stanbridge University vocational nursing alumna Joyce Tejada, the motivation to become a nurse began years before she entered a classroom. Caring for her grandmother after a stroke introduced her to the importance of compassionate care at a young age. Since graduating from Stanbridge, Joyce has progressed from post-acute nursing into acute dialysis, where she […]
Classroom learning and clinical training serve different but connected purposes in nursing school. In the classroom, students develop the scientific and theoretical knowledge needed to understand patient conditions, medications, nursing interventions, safety, and professional practice. Clinical training then gives students supervised opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills in patient-care environments. Skills laboratories and simulation […]
If you’re comparing vocational nursing programs in California, start with California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) approval. Then look at NCLEX-PN outcomes, curriculum, clinical education, skills and simulation labs, program length, admissions requirements, costs, and student support. Because programs can differ significantly in structure and schedule, comparing the same factors across your options can help you […]
A vocational nursing diploma program and an associate-degree vocational nursing program can both prepare you to pursue licensure as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) in California when they meet applicable state requirements. The main difference is the educational credential you earn, and the amount of coursework included beyond the required vocational nursing curriculum. Diploma programs typically concentrate […]