Welcome to the 2026-2027 Education and Career Guide! Each year, American Nurse Journal curates a range of content relevant to nursing education and careers just for you. Whether you’re looking to pursue a new degree or looking for a new employment opportunity in the field of nursing, we are confident you will find the articles below and information provided by our sponsors to be a valuable resource in helping you take that next step in advancing your career.

What is holistic nursing

Holistic nursing isn’t new. Florence Nightingale’s environmental theory emphasized the healing power of light, air, and cleanliness, an early recognition of the interconnectedness of environment and health. Holistic nursing has evolved alongside broader societal movements, including the rise of integrative…

Innovation in nursing education

DEMSN programs answer the call for leaders Direct-entry master of science in nursing (DEMSN) programs aim to address critical challenges in healthcare and nursing education. For example, Tamata and Mohmmadnezhad describe how the ongoing shortage of qualified nurse and healthcare…

WOCNCB® pathways to certification and recertification

In outpatient and inpatient settings, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board certified nurses serve as pivotal stewards for the continuum of care backed by 45 years of high standards and distinguished expertise. This gold standard sets these nurses apart…

Virtual pediatric nursing

Hiring and training new graduate nurses and nurses from other population backgrounds to become pediatric experts requires time, expense, and ongoing support. Virtual nursing can ease that burden. Declining undergraduate pediatric nursing education content, as described by Rice and colleagues,…

Rethink conference planning

As nurse event planners, we want to put our guests at ease, not inflict discomfort. Baumeister and Leary describe how belonging evokes pleasant emotions, whereas feeling excluded or unseen evokes negative emotions such as loneliness and depression. According to Press…