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Getting a doctorate in nursing practice can allow nurses to fill more advanced roles.

What Can You Do With a DNP?

Pursuing graduate-level nursing can be a great way to position yourself to potentially advance your career within the healthcare field. With an advanced degree such as a Doctor of Nursing Practice…

Posted on November 21, 2024

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What Is a BSN?

If you’re thinking about a career in nursing, you may be wondering, What is a BSN? and What does a BSN do? A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is an academic qualification that you may use...
Posted on September 18, 2024

How Long Does It Take To Become a Nurse?

The nursing field enables professionals to make it their life’s work to serve others. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for a registered nurse (RN) as of...
Posted on September 09, 2024

Is Nursing a Good Career?

It can be difficult to decide whether to return to school — especially if you have already earned a bachelor’s degree and have been a working professional for a while. However, if your career isn’t...
Posted on September 03, 2024

How Effective Communication in Nursing Makes a Difference

One of the more critical parts of nursing school is when you get to practice your nursing skills in a real patient setting — starting an IV, performing an assessment on a baby, or helping a patient...
Posted on August 20, 2024

NCLEX Pass Rate: Prepare for the Process

After you finish your nursing education, and before you practice as a registered nurse, you must first pass a licensure exam. The National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) is required for all registered...
Posted on August 12, 2024

Nursing Shortage Solutions From a Public Health View

The nursing shortage isn't a new headline, but its urgency has reached a crescendo. I’ve noticed throughout my time in the field that the healthcare system faces a critical gap in its frontline force...
Posted on August 06, 2024

Using Public Health for Chronic Condition Management

Public health goes beyond treating illness: It also focuses on creating the conditions for everyone to be healthy. There are many systems, strategies and techniques available to public health...
Posted on July 31, 2024

Trends in Nursing: Navigating the Future of Healthcare in 2024

The nursing profession has transformed dramatically since the time of Florence Nightingale.1 But more recently, nothing has accelerated change in healthcare and the nursing profession quite like the...
Posted on July 30, 2024

Religion and Healthcare: Religious Values in a Healthcare Career

Religion and healthcare have often overlapped throughout history. In fact, during the Middle Ages, monasteries were known for operating hospital institutions.1 Christ’s message of love that is healing...
Posted on July 25, 2024
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