After a regulatory proposal from the VA to ensure veteran access to advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), including nurse practitioners (NPs), the proposal received a lot of backlash in the media. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) has decided […]
Have you ever wondered about travel nursing and how you could make it work for you? I interviewed Austin Rogers, an emergency room (ER) travel nurse currently on assignment in California, about some of his most memorable moments from travel
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To address the nursing shortage in Arizona, the University of Arizona (UA) College of Nursing created an accelerated master’s program for people who hold university degrees in other fields. The only program of its kind offered in Arizona, it is
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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As an advanced practice nurse, Ethel Law knew she wanted to pursue nursing research and care for oncology patients. She went to work as an Oncology Nurse Practitioner in the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center in 1991 to begin
Millions of people work hours other than the standard 9 to 5, Monday through Friday and, unbeknownst to them, their health may be severely affected because of it. Shift work (defined as working anything other than the traditional 9 to
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Tara A. Cortes, PhD, RN, FAAN, is a Professor of Geriatric Nursing at New York University’s (NYU) Rory Meyers College of Nursing as well as Executive Director of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing. After recently receiving an invitation from
Few would disagree that nursing is one of the most underrated professions in modern times. Being a nurse isn’t easy. In fact, it is a field that can be extremely demanding—and even unforgiving—to those who pursue it. Being around the
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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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We tapped recruiters, HR pros, career coaches, and others who regularly hire nurses for their insights on navigating the job search maze. We asked for their guidance on everything from tracking down job openings to advice for hard-to-place nurses, such
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