How to put on a successful CE conference
Discover the secrets to planning and implementing a successful continuing- education conference.
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In praise of nursing residency programs
The author explains how a residency can take the nurse beyond doing nursing to being a nurse in the fullest sense.
From our readers…Are you prepared for a mass casualty event?
Take a self-assessment to determine if you are ready and take action to increase your preparedness.
From our readers…Practical approaches to patient advocacy barriers
Nurses know that patient advocacy is an expected and important role for their practice, but the practical implications of acting as an advocate are…
Strategies for a successful semester
These trying economic times provide opportunities for career changes. Perhaps you’re returning to college for your first degree or to obtain an additional one.…
Tips for applying to an advanced-degree nursing program
When you compete for a seat in an advanced-degree program, your application can spell the difference between acceptance and rejection. Careful preparation, attention to…
Defeating horizontal violence in the emergency department
The authors share how they defused horizontal violence in their ED.
Jo Eleanor Elliott: A legacy of courage
“Helmets down, lances up, full speed ahead.” Those were the parting words of inspiration Eleanor Elliott gave to colleagues last year when the National…
How to implement the electronic health record in undergraduate nursing education
At schools that have integrated electronic health records into the curricula, students learn the importance of entering, managing, and using data to produce information…
Smoothing the transition from bedside to classroom
A career as a nursing faculty member is an exciting option for clinical nurses eager to share their clinical experiences as they teach and…
High-fidelity patient simulations: A classroom learning tool
More nursing schools are using computerized manikins to help students gain skills and develop clinical judgment.
NHSC opens applications for student loan repayment program
The National Health Service Corps (NHSC), a federal program that helps nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives deal with their student debt, while addressing…
How to put on a successful CE conference
Discover the secrets to planning and implementing a successful continuing- education conference.
In praise of nursing residency programs
The author explains how a residency can take the nurse beyond doing nursing to being a nurse in the fullest sense.
From our readers…Are you prepared for a mass casualty event?
Take a self-assessment to determine if you are ready and take action to increase your preparedness.
From our readers…Practical approaches to patient advocacy barriers
Nurses know that patient advocacy is an expected and important role for their practice, but the practical implications of acting as an…
Strategies for a successful semester
These trying economic times provide opportunities for career changes. Perhaps you’re returning to college for your first degree or to obtain an…
Tips for applying to an advanced-degree nursing program
When you compete for a seat in an advanced-degree program, your application can spell the difference between acceptance and rejection. Careful preparation,…
Defeating horizontal violence in the emergency department
The authors share how they defused horizontal violence in their ED.
Jo Eleanor Elliott: A legacy of courage
“Helmets down, lances up, full speed ahead.” Those were the parting words of inspiration Eleanor Elliott gave to colleagues last year when…
How to implement the electronic health record in undergraduate nursing education
At schools that have integrated electronic health records into the curricula, students learn the importance of entering, managing, and using data to…
Smoothing the transition from bedside to classroom
A career as a nursing faculty member is an exciting option for clinical nurses eager to share their clinical experiences as they…
High-fidelity patient simulations: A classroom learning tool
More nursing schools are using computerized manikins to help students gain skills and develop clinical judgment.
NHSC opens applications for student loan repayment program
The National Health Service Corps (NHSC), a federal program that helps nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives deal with their student debt,…