Minority Nurse Scholarship finalist Shanelle McMillan says nursing is a family tradition, but that she has been especially gratified to start her nursing career as a certified nursing assistant (CNA). Now a junior in Winston-Salem State University’s Division of Nursing, […]
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With summer’s end right around the corner and classes just about to start, now is a good time to start thinking of what you can do to start your school year off right. Whether you are heading straight into nursing
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With very shaky beginnings as a malnourished infant in his native Vietnam, Nam Pham, one of this year’s Minority Nurse Scholarship winners, describes his challenge-filled life as an ultra-marathon. Despite the different professional, personal, and academic setbacks that resulted from
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Kara Bellucci, this year’s Minority Nurse Scholarship winner, never considered nursing as a potential career. Lacking the confidence to dive into hard sciences, and with a real passion for family, race, and class issues, Bellucci’s life changed when she spent
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Nurses know their jobs are essential, but they also know their jobs aren’t typical in any way. They don’t have 9 to 5 hours and don’t always have a set schedule. And their duties can vary greatly. Even the standard
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As a nursing student you know one thing for sure—no two professors are alike. The benefits of having great professors are obvious, but even the most difficult professors will teach you some valuable skills. Even if you know you’ll learn
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When you think of being successful in college, you know lots of hard work, hours of studying, and a dedicated commitment will pay off. But if you’re heading into nursing school this fall, there’s also another essential, piece of the
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Summer’s freedom brings so many health benefits—more daylight and more opportunity to move around outside, more variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, and enough outdoor events and gatherings to keep your calendar packed. But with all the relaxed summer fun,
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Getting ready for nursing school is a big deal and if you’re going to be a new student this fall, now is the time to get organized so your year is off to a good start. Corral Your Paperwork You’ve
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With summer’s incredible array of foods, activities, and fun, you’llprobably be out and about more. You don’t have to worry about icy roads, but there are plenty of other potential mishaps that are summer related. Here’s how to protect yourself
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