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Nursing Schools See Enrollment Bump Amid Pandemic
Last December, Mirande Gross graduated from Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky, with a bachelor’s degree in communications. But Gross has changed her mind and...
RN to BSN: Why and how
Prepare yourself to successfully pursue a BSN.
Takeaways:
Research has shown that baccalaureate-prepared nurses are preferred by nursing administrators and patients.
The healthcare environment is...
Transitioning from nurse clinician to nurse educator
The future of nursing and healthcare requires more nurse educators.
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The nursing profession needs more nurse educators to train enough nurses to care for...
Test-taking tips
Use your critical thinking skills to ace your next exam.
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The key to successful test taking is accurately identifying what the question is asking.
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Landing a clinical practicum preceptor
Preparation and perseverance will help you find the right preceptor and site.
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Before beginning your preceptor search, know your school and specialty requirements for...
Mentorship programs and novice nursing faculty
Caring, supportive mentors can help ease faculty shortage.
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Mentoring is one strategy to help solve nursing faculty shortages.
Good mentors lie at the heart...
Nurse-scientists and nurse-engineers
Nurse-driven device innovations and inventions can improve patient care.
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Several institutions already recognize the importance and power of a combining nursing with more extensive...
On-campus or online: Which educational format fits your needs?
Deciding between a traditional classroom education or an online program requires some research.
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There are a variety of reasons for nurses to further their...
Off to school: A guide for nurses
Preparation, organization, and involvement are your keys to success.
Going back to school is an exciting—and sometimes scary—endeavor. First, pat yourself on the back: You...
PhD or DNP? Defining the path to your career destination
Have you been toying with the idea of earning a doctoral degree in nursing? Maybe you want to pursue a career in research, teaching,...