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Nursing Shoes Get Really Dirty. Here’s How to Keep Them Clean
Data shows that nursing shoes may spread pathogens. Cleaning and disinfecting them doesn’t have to be time-consuming when you use these simple steps.
7 Hard-Working Lunch Boxes for the Busy Nurse
Many nurses work long hours and struggle to eat healthy. Whether you’re a nurse or buying a gift for one, our guide to the best lunch boxes for nurses can help.
6 Creative Graduation and Summer Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Nursing Student
Looking for the perfect gift for a nursing student this summer? Check out this list for creative gift options.
Compression Socks Recommended for Nurses
Nurses walk up to five miles each 12-hour shift, increasing the risk for leg fatigue and lower back pain. Check out which compression socks can reduce these risks.
Career
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AI: The Nursing Student’s New Best Friend
Discover how nursing students can use AI study tools and simulations to prepare for clinical practice.
Using DEI to Address Nurse Burnout
Nurse burnout has been a central focus for hospitals across the country. Discover how DEI might help in the fight against burnout among nurses of color.
Hawaii Nurses Go on Strike, and Hospital Execs Strike Back
Hawaii nurses go on strike for safer work conditions, but hospital executives were quick to bring in replacements.
Nurses in Hawaii Have Given Notice of Intent to Strike
Nurses at Hawaii’s Kapiʻolani Medical Center are striking in an effort to secure adequate staffing and fair wages.
Nurse Spotlight
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The Impact of HBCUs on Black Representation in Nursing
Black nurses are underrepresented in healthcare. Discover how HBCU nursing programs can reduce this disparity.
Going Into Nursing for the Money: Is a Nursing Salary Worth It?
Does nursing always have to be a calling? Discover the advantages and disadvantages of going into nursing for the money.
Jennifer Stone, Actress from Wizards of Waverly Place, Is Also a Practicing Nurse
Did you know that actress Jennifer Stone is a practicing RN? Learn more about Stone and her nursing background.
Ask a Nurse: As an NP, Do I Need an MBA to Own a Business?
Thinking about getting your MBA? If you are a nurse practitioner business owner or in a leadership position in a healthcare facility, learn more about the pros and cons of obtaining an MBA.
Student Resources
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Why Is Nursing School So Hard?
Nursing can literally be a life-or-death profession. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that nursing school can be deeply challenging.
HESI vs. TEAS Exam: The Differences Explained
Nursing schools use entrance exams to make admissions decisions. Learn about the differences between the HESI vs. TEAS exams.
10 Nursing Schools That Don’t Require TEAS or HESI Exam
Nursing schools report competitive admissions. Discover BSN programs that do not require TEAS or HESI scores.
Beyond the Buzzwords: How Nursing Schools Can Break Barriers to Incorporating DEI Initiatives
Nursing schools face barriers when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion. A new study suggests how nursing schools can implement DEI initiatives.
