Every August, National Breastfeeding Month highlights the importance of ensuring breastfeeding families have access to the care, education, and resources they need. For many new parents, one of the first questions after leaving the hospital isn’t whether breastfeeding is beneficial. […]
When many people hear the term health policy, they picture lawmakers debating legislation or government officials creating new healthcare regulations. While those decisions certainly shape healthcare, policy also influences many of the decisions nurses encounter every day—from patient safety procedures
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As graduation approaches, most nursing students focus on one major milestone: passing the NCLEX. But becoming a licensed nurse involves more than passing the exam. If you plan to practice in another state, pursue travel nursing, or provide telehealth services,
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Graduating from nursing school is a milestone worth celebrating. But once the excitement of passing the NCLEX and landing your first job interviews begins to settle, many new nurses find themselves facing another big question: Which nursing specialty is right
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Maintaining a healthy work-life balance as a nurse can be challenging in a profession known for long shifts, emotional demands, staffing shortages, and physical exhaustion. Many nurses struggle to balance patient care responsibilities with family obligations, personal wellness, and the
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ChatGPT in geriatric nursing education is rapidly changing how students access information, practice clinical reasoning, and engage with learning. From personalized learning and simulation-based practice to concerns about misinformation, overreliance, and critical thinking, the rise of ChatGPT is reshaping conversations
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Hospitals and health systems across the U.S. are grappling with a national staffing crisis that leaves nurses stretched thin. Instead of devoting the majority of their energy to patient care, many nurses find themselves spending hours each shift bogged down
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What does it take to be a NICU nurse caring for the tiniest, most vulnerable patients? For Monique King, RN, BSN, at Children’s Hospital of New Orleans (CHNOLA), it means combining medical skill with compassion—supporting fragile newborns and their families
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I grew up in Marietta, Oklahoma, in a home with five kids, full of structure, love, and faith. My parents did not have much — my dad worked in roofing, and my mom had to stop working after developing heart
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As the U.S. healthcare system faces an aging population and a worsening nursing shortage, the profession is at a crossroads. The challenge is not just about recruiting enough nurses but creating real opportunities for growth, leadership, innovation, and now AI-driven
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