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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.
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.
Mental Health Resources for Nurses
Nurses must value their mental health to lower their risk of burnout and depression. Check out these programs that are focused on care for nurses and healthcare providers.
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.
Did You Know? 10 Healthcare Inventions by Nurses
Learn about nurses who changed standards of care with the healthcare inventions they created.
Student Resources
Can You Really Get a BSN Completely Online?
BSN degrees open many doors for nurses. However, BSN programs typically have on-campus requirements. Is it possible to earn your BSN entirely online?
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
Admission to nursing schools without prerequisite testing offers a holistic approach to evaluate potential and create an inclusive path to program entry.
