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Ask a Nurse: FAQ
Ask a Nurse See what others are asking. Ready to start your journey? See What Others Are Asking Check out previously answered questions from our experienced nurses.
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.
NFL Cheerleader and Nurse on Nursing and Skin Cancer Awareness
New England Patriots cheerleader Olivia Kerins is an oncology nurse and advocate for skin cancer prevention. Learn more about her work and how to prevent skin cancer.
New AANP President Stephen Ferrara’s Advice to Nurse Practitioners
A close look at Stephen Ferrara, DNP, the new president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
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.
Meet a Nurse
Learn about nursing as a career for men, differences between nurses of binary genders, and the experiences of men who are nurses today.
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.
Ask a Nurse: What Are My Choices as an NP if I Don’t Want To Open My Own Practice?
Explore these eight alternatives for nurse practitioners who do not want to open their own practice.
Did You Know? 10 Healthcare Inventions by Nurses
Learn about nurses who changed standards of care with the healthcare inventions they created.
Meet a Rural Nurse Practitioner
Learn more about a Florida native who packed her bags and moved to rural Montana to work in a clinic on the Fort Peck Indian reservation as a rural nurse practitioner.
Meet an ER Nurse
ER nursing is a fast-paced, challenging, rewarding career. This is how one ER nurse describes this professional choice.
Nurse Tips for Administering Pain-Free Immunizations
When nurses provide pain-free shots, they can have a meaningful impact on a patient’s future health decisions. These five tips can help you achieve that goal.
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.
2022 in Retrospect: A Letter to Nurses
As 2022 comes to a close, remember how much you’ve overcome. A fellow nurse encourages you to look back over the year and feel empowered for the road ahead.
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.
