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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ask a Nurse: What Are the Best Scrubs for Nurses?
When you wear scrubs for 10 or more hours each day, it is crucial to choose the best scrubs for nurses. Consider these factors when you make your choice.
Ask a Nurse: What Are the Best Nursing Shoes?
A nurse’s choice in shoes can make or break a shift. When comfort is your goal, these may be the best nursing shoes.
Meet a Home Health Nurse
Home health nursing is a growing field. Here’s what they do, how much they make, and how to become a home health nurse.
Why Nurses Strike and What Needs to Change
Nurse union leaders weigh in on why nurse unions have been on strike across the country. Learn about the issues nurses face and the benefits and risks of going on strike.
12 LGBTQ+ Nurses You Should Know About
Nurses can lead policy change against inequity. Discover 12 LGBTQ+ nurses who have promoted healthcare for the community.
How Nurses Help Save Lives With Vaccines
Vaccines are one of the most important ways to promote public health. Learn how nurses can save lives through vaccine education and administration.
Ask a Nurse: How Can I Study for the Next Generation 2023 NCLEX?
The NCLEX 2023 format has changed. Nursing students can consider these resources that may help their chances of passing the first time.
Update: RaDonda Vaught Sentenced to 3 Years Supervised Probation
In March 2022, RaDonda Vaught was convicted of criminally negligent homicide for a medical mistake. Learn what happened, and steps nurses and nurse leaders can take to support safety at an individual and organizational level.
