The Magnet Recognition award was developed in the 1980s by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to highlight standout healthcare organizations that strive for nursing excellence. The Magnet Model recognizes nursing achievements, quality patient care, and innovative thinking within the […]
During her last rotation as a nursing student at an outpatient program for severely mentally ill patients, Dawn Bounds found her calling as a psychiatric nurse. She reflects on those days early into a new journey as an assistant professor at the UCI
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Chamberlain University reached an agreement with Stratford University to help recently displaced Stratford University nursing students continue their nursing school education and achieve their career ambitions. Chamberlain University, the largest school of nursing in the U.S., remains committed to addressing
RaDonda Vaught, RN, was not the first nurse to be prosecuted for making a mistake, but the circumstances and her trial were the most public. Nurses from around the country watched and spoke out, supported her, and shared similar issues
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Many organizations, events, concepts, and theoretical frameworks drive innovation and advancement in nursing. With our profession currently reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there couldn’t be a better time for nurses to gather together and envision the future.
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Despite the increased focus on mental health over the pandemic, it’s not always easy to diagnose or recognize depression. When it’s something you are experiencing, it can be even tougher to see the bigger picture. October 6 is National Depression
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School nursing builds a culture of health and improves health outcomes in their communities. Today’s Nurse of the Week is a school nurse passionate about using the school nursing profession to educate and uplift students, families, and the community. We
I’ve used my nursing education in more conventional ways, like working as a certified nurse midwife (CNM) at the hospital, clinic, and birth center. As a CNM, I performed basic primary care and cared for the reproductive health of adolescence
Almost 40% of U.S. patients routinely use alternative medicine. That number is consistently increasing as alternative methods become more widely available. However, not as many patients inform their physicians about their preferences. It’s easy for the average patient to fear
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If you’re a nursing student and you particularly enjoy working with infants, children, and adolescents, a career as a pediatric nurse is a career path worth finding out more about. This week’s annual celebration of Pediatric Nurses Week, held this
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