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There comes a time in every nurse’s career when it may be time to quit a nursing job. It’s rarely a fun decision, but we all must go through it, even when it’s uncomfortable or scary. Uncertainty can throw us […]
Is It Time to Quit Your Nursing Job? Read More »
Journaling is a fantastic tool for self-awareness of emotions. Shifts can often include cranky patients, stressful workloads, and fatigue in general. All this wears down our ability to deal with hard feelings and react calmly to intense workplace situations. Putting
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It’s no secret that BIPOCs are underrepresented in the nursing field. According to a survey by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, only about 20% of registered nurses in America identify as having a minority background, compared to
Leveraging Online Resources and Community Support for Nursing Education Read More »
As the year draws to a close, many of us find ourselves in a whirlwind of activities—family gatherings, holiday celebrations, and the hustle and bustle of the season. For nurses, this time of year can be particularly overwhelming. The demands
10 Uplifting Quotes to Inspire Nurses Through the Year-End Hustle and Holiday Cheer! Read More »
Many nurses love nursing because of the multitude of career choices that it offers. Although the myth persists that hospital nursing is the only “real” nursing out there, most of us now recognize that it doesn’t matter where someone works
What Does Nursing Look Like to You? Read More »
Nursing students need to memorize a lot of information to pass the tests they take, especially the NCLEX exam. All of this information can be hard to remember over time. Traditional ways of studying in college, like cramming, don’t work
Memorization Tips to Help Nursing Students Pass Exams with Confidence Read More »
As a nurse for almost thirty years, I’ve spent time on the clinician’s side of the stethoscope and as a healthcare consumer. I’ve recently had the opportunity to spend a great deal of time as a patient, and from my
Rehumanizing the Patient Experience Read More »
According to Mental Health America, major depression is one of the most prevalent mental health conditions in the U.S., impacting over 8% of adults—equivalent to 22.5 million people. Meanwhile, the same 2022 study found that 19.5% of youth ages 12
NPs Play a Key role in Treating Depression Across the Lifespan Read More »
When new nurse practitioners graduate from school, they’re ready to hit the ground running and find jobs in their respective areas of specialization. It’s an exciting time when an NP can finally strut their stuff and work as the medical
5 Business Ideas for an Enterprising NP Read More »
A greater role for technology, especially artificial intelligence, and more states introducing legislation to allow NPs to practice at the top of their license are among the trends NPs will see in 2025. So forecasted Stephen A. Ferrara, DNP, FNP,
NPs in 2025: Trends to Watch Read More »
