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Nursing is a high-demand field that often provides flexibility, competitive pay, and personal satisfaction. But people are sometimes confused about the difference between a registered nurse (RN) license and a BSN degree. An RN is a license that is required for any nurse in Georgia to practice. Students can take the exam for an RN license after completing an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Only those RNs who completed the four-year degree are considered BSNs. Many registered nurses who initially completed two-year degrees or diploma programs, decide to return to college to pursue their BSN degrees. Through USG eCampus, several institutions offer online RN-to-BSN programs. These can typically be completed while RNs continue to work. Why Many RNs Pursue the BSN Program Salary is one motivation for completing a four-year nursing degree. According to ZipRecruiter (2024), registered nurses in Georgia with associate degrees earn an average of $81,268, while those with bach...

As we acknowledge mental health awareness month, sometimes it’s important to go beyond the usual (but important) antidotes promoting well-being.  Clearly, better eating, more exercise, meditation, and seeking professional help as needed are on the menu for the perpetually stressed college student. But more and more studies are linking a lack of sleep to feelings of anxiety and depression. In a 2020 article published in the Australian Journal of Psychology, researchers reported that poor sleep quality was significantly linked to anxiety and depression in college students. For male students, the problems were often worse because men were less likely to seek help for insomnia. Even more interesting is the belief that sleeplessness is not necessarily a symptom of poor mental health, but the other way around ( Suni and Dimitiu, 2024 ). In other words, the anxiety you are feeling may be caused or triggered by an ongoing pattern of not getting enough sleep. How to Get More Sleep A para...