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Education Guide
Filling the gap requires collaboration and preparation. In academic nursing circles, the issues behind the nurse faculty shortage persist as a matter of great and growing concern. As…
Understanding the process helps ensure a successful project. The final doctor of nursing practice (DNP) project provides students with the opportunity to systematically translate the best current evidence…
Education is a valuable tool for advancing your nursing career. This special guide explains how to choose the right educational option for you, how to become a nurse educator or…
What you know can benefit your career. Approval and accreditation are important nursing education program designations, but many students and employers, as well as some faculty, lack a…
Get the facts to ensure you make the right choice. If you’re contemplating a return to school for a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN), you have a…
Use this analysis tool to strategically plan your next career moves. Editor’s note: This article is an excerpt from Rhoda Redulla’s book Fast Facts for Making the Most…
Use this unique educational format to enhance learning and engage students. Connecting theoretical undergraduate nursing classroom instruction to clinical practice requires faculty who can help draw direct links…
Evaluate your goals and get the facts. After graduating from a nursing program and working for a few years in clinical practice, you’ve decided to further your education.…
Make it work for you. In healthcare, you need not look long or hard to see teamwork in action. Many hospital units run like well-oiled machines under the…
Learn which careers are in demand. Nurses’ contributions to the nation’s healthcare system have never been more apparent than they are today. The COVID-19 pandemic has deepened understanding…
This article is sponsored content supplied to American Nurse Journal by Michigan State University College of Nursing, East Lansing, MI, and is not peer reviewed. We’ve all heard this excuse…
These experts support nurses’ patient care delivery. Nursing care requires the science of informatics, but I hear far too many nurses say, “I just don’t understand technology.” Those…
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…
Consider personal attributes and circumstances before you decide. The nurse practitioner (NP) role, which was developed in the 1960s in response to a shortage of primary care providers,…
Nursing: One profession, many careers Professional nursing offers many career and educational paths. But how do you navigate all of the choices? Professional development typically highlights competencies and…
Preparation is key to success. Advances in healthcare have led to an expanding aging population and more individuals living with chronic health problems. At the same time, an…
Don’t miss out on the many available resources. That the cost of college is a common concern for nurses who want to advance their education isn’t surprising. But…
Take advantage of the resources available to you. By Deborah E. Trautman, PhD, RN, FAAN Whether you’re a newly licensed nurse or a seasoned professional, the time is…
Evidence-based strategies for nurse preceptors The complex role of nurse preceptor requires a combination of clinical expertise and the ability to balance patient care with learning facilitation. The…
Insights and takeaways from experienced nursing professionals. The nursing profession has begun working toward an ethnically and racially diverse workforce, and healthcare systems, professional organizations, academia, and other…
Find fulfillment by making the right choice. Nurses have two options for pursuing a terminal degree—doctor of philosophy (PhD) and doctor of nursing practice (DNP). Choosing between a doctor…
Investigate your options to find the right program for you. Periods of uncertainty and unrest provide opportunities for us to reassess our passions and redefine our purpose. The…
Take into account generational and individual preferences to support retention. For years, Cal, a critical care director in a well-known academic medical center, had waiting lists of nurses…
The importance of incorporating the NCBSN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, educators from all disciplines faced a compelling challenge: How to ensure…
Healthcare delivery changes during the pandemic may be permanent. Telehealth became a primary means of healthcare delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic, and, as Joelle Fathi, DNP, RN, ARNP,…
Role, training, and process Telehealth refers to a range of disciplines (including medicine, radiology, and nursing) that provide health services via electronic information and telecommunication technologies. The American…
Collaboration improves outcomes. Mrs. C, an 81-year-old widow with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, and diabetes, is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. This active…
Don’t leave home unprepared. A recent rise in media coverage surrounding travel nursing related to the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with record-high compensation rates have many nurses considering leaving…
The future must ensure physical and mental health safety for all nurses. Travel nurses and staff nurses can agree that we’ve all had to learn how to care…
Know what to expect to ensure a good experience. No doubt about it. The past 2-plus years have been tough for nursing. With a global pandemic, nurses have…
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.…
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…
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…
“I don’t think you’re cut out for this.” Considering a statement like this motivational seems counterintuitive, but you never know what will help you succeed. However, negativity is…
Stand out from the pack by tailoring your résumé to specific positions. In addition to your nursing license, you should have several documents on hand to establish your…
Addressing the nurse faculty shortage
Filling the gap requires collaboration and preparation. In academic nursing circles, the issues behind the nurse faculty shortage persist as a matter of great…
All about the DNP project
Understanding the process helps ensure a successful project. The final doctor of nursing practice (DNP) project provides students with the opportunity to systematically translate…
American Nurse Today: Education Guide
Education is a valuable tool for advancing your nursing career. This special guide explains how to choose the right educational option for you, how to…
Approval and accreditation of nursing education programs
What you know can benefit your career. Approval and accreditation are important nursing education program designations, but many students and employers, as well as…
Bachelor of science in nursing: What to consider
Get the facts to ensure you make the right choice. If you’re contemplating a return to school for a bachelor of science in nursing…
Career SWOT analysis
Use this analysis tool to strategically plan your next career moves. Editor’s note: This article is an excerpt from Rhoda Redulla’s book Fast Facts…
Clinical conferences
Use this unique educational format to enhance learning and engage students. Connecting theoretical undergraduate nursing classroom instruction to clinical practice requires faculty who can…
Doctoral degrees: Which one is right for you?
Evaluate your goals and get the facts. After graduating from a nursing program and working for a few years in clinical practice, you’ve decided…
Group work in higher education
Make it work for you. In healthcare, you need not look long or hard to see teamwork in action. Many hospital units run like…
Growing nursing career opportunities
Learn which careers are in demand. Nurses’ contributions to the nation’s healthcare system have never been more apparent than they are today. The COVID-19…
Implementing evidence in nursing education
This article is sponsored content supplied to American Nurse Journal by Michigan State University College of Nursing, East Lansing, MI, and is not peer reviewed. We’ve…
Informatics: An essential nursing career
These experts support nurses’ patient care delivery. Nursing care requires the science of informatics, but I hear far too many nurses say, “I just…
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…
Is nurse practitioner the right career for you?
Consider personal attributes and circumstances before you decide. The nurse practitioner (NP) role, which was developed in the 1960s in response to a shortage…
Make dreams come true with goal setting
Nursing: One profession, many careers Professional nursing offers many career and educational paths. But how do you navigate all of the choices? Professional development…
Making a smooth transition into community nursing settings
Preparation is key to success. Advances in healthcare have led to an expanding aging population and more individuals living with chronic health problems. At…
Money matters: How to fund your nursing education
Don’t miss out on the many available resources. That the cost of college is a common concern for nurses who want to advance their…
Moving ahead with your nursing education
Take advantage of the resources available to you. By Deborah E. Trautman, PhD, RN, FAAN Whether you’re a newly licensed nurse or a seasoned…
New nurses and clinical judgment
Evidence-based strategies for nurse preceptors The complex role of nurse preceptor requires a combination of clinical expertise and the ability to balance patient care…
Nurse leaders of color: Candid conversations
Insights and takeaways from experienced nursing professionals. The nursing profession has begun working toward an ethnically and racially diverse workforce, and healthcare systems, professional…
PhD vs. DNP
Find fulfillment by making the right choice. Nurses have two options for pursuing a terminal degree—doctor of philosophy (PhD) and doctor of nursing practice (DNP).…
Postgraduate certificates: Unlocking your hidden potential
Investigate your options to find the right program for you. Periods of uncertainty and unrest provide opportunities for us to reassess our passions and…
Recruiting Millennial and Gen Z nurses
Take into account generational and individual preferences to support retention. For years, Cal, a critical care director in a well-known academic medical center, had…
Standardization of virtual simulation
The importance of incorporating the NCBSN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, educators from all disciplines faced a compelling…
Telehealth and nursing care
Healthcare delivery changes during the pandemic may be permanent. Telehealth became a primary means of healthcare delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic, and, as Joelle…
Telephone triage nursing: When patients call
Role, training, and process Telehealth refers to a range of disciplines (including medicine, radiology, and nursing) that provide health services via electronic information and…
Transitional care nurse role
Collaboration improves outcomes. Mrs. C, an 81-year-old widow with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, and diabetes, is admitted to the hospital…
Travel nurse essentials
Don’t leave home unprepared. A recent rise in media coverage surrounding travel nursing related to the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with record-high compensation rates have…
Travel nursing during a pandemic
The future must ensure physical and mental health safety for all nurses. Travel nurses and staff nurses can agree that we’ve all had to…
Travel nursing nuts and bolts
Know what to expect to ensure a good experience. No doubt about it. The past 2-plus years have been tough for nursing. With a…
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…
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…
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…
You’re not cut out for this: Motivation to succeed
“I don’t think you’re cut out for this.” Considering a statement like this motivational seems counterintuitive, but you never know what will help you…
Your résumé: The essential document for career advancement
Stand out from the pack by tailoring your résumé to specific positions. In addition to your nursing license, you should have several documents on…