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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.

Did You Know? 10 Healthcare Inventions by Nurses
Learn about nurses who changed standards of care with the healthcare inventions they created.

Meet an ER Nurse
ER nursing is a fast-paced, challenging, rewarding career. This is how one ER nurse describes this professional choice.

Ask a Nurse: What Have You Learned as a Nurse That Nursing School Didn’t Teach You?
While you learn the basics of patient care in nursing school, experienced nurses know that the real learning starts on the job. Learn six crucial lessons that nursing school doesn’t teach.

Ask a Nurse: Why Did You Become a Nurse?
Nursing offers a unique set of opportunities in a variety of fields. Check out how it can be a means to an end, just like any other career.

Meet a Resource Nurse
Resource nurses are extra pairs of hands on their units. Discover why this resource nurse finds being that extra pair of hands a rewarding part of her role.

Ask a Nurse: How Do I Deal With Imposter Syndrome as a New Nurse Practitioner?
Suffering from imposter syndrome (IS) as a new nurse practitioner? Research shows IS is more common in high-achievers. Learn more about the phenomenon and how you can manage and eventually overcome it.

Ask a Nurse: What Are the Must-Have Gadgets as a Nurse?
Check out these must-have gadgets that can help improve the administration of patient care and make nurses’ shifts run more smoothly.

Ask a Nurse: Is It OK to Date a Nurse Coworker?
When you spend hours together each week, an attraction can develop. Consider the benefits and challenges to dating a nurse coworker.

Meet a Correctional Nurse
Correctional nurses meet a challenging healthcare need in prisons. Check out the experience of one nurse and more about a day in the life of a correctional nurse.

10 Ways Nurses Can Get Involved in Policy
Nurses have a valuable perspective on the healthcare system. You may be surprised at how simple and time efficient it is to engage in policy decisions.

Why Policy Engagement Is the Next Big Nursing Trend
Nurses are in an excellent position to influence policy that affects staffing and patient care. Start with simple methods to participate in policy engagement.

Ask a Nurse: What Are the Best Watches for Nurses?
There is no one watch that is perfect for all nurses. Consider what’s important to you and look out for these features that should be avoided.

Ask a Nurse: I Want to Become a Nurse but Am Starting Later in Life. Should I Become an LPN and Then an RN?
Nursing is a rewarding and stable career choice. Choose from several options to achieve your goal when you start later in life.

Ask a Nurse: What Should Parents and Guardians Know About RSV This Year?
With the current surge of RSV, many parents and guardians are concerned. Learn more about RSV and how you can take steps to protect yourself and your family.

U.S. Department of Labor Announces $80M Funding to Diversify Nursing Workforce
The Department of Labor announced $80M in funding to help improve the nursing shortage and support equity in healthcare. Find out how they plan to spend the money.

How to Celebrate National Nurse Practitioner Week
National Nurse Practitioner Week 2022 is a time to acknowledge the care NPs have given over the past year and express appreciation and support for their service.

Ask a Nurse: I Want to Return to School. Do Nursing School Credits Expire?
Lower the financial and time investment of returning to school by transferring credits from your last program. Review several options to help achieve your goal.

Meet a Nurse Educator
Nurse educators are nurses who dedicate their time to teaching new nurses. Learn from a nurse educator what her role is and why she chose it.

Ask a Nurse: MSN Nurse Practitioner Programs Are Changing to DNP Programs by 2025. What Does This Mean for Me?
Some nursing organizations propose requiring a DNP as the entry-level education for NPs. How could this affect graduates, and who supports the change?

Ask a Nurse: I Failed My BSN With Only One Semester Left. What Are My Options?
Students who fail a BSN program have options to continue to work in nursing. Check out what you can do to have a career in nursing.