Even if you plan to spend your entire career in nursing and never take off your scrubs, you probably won’t work for years and years in the same specialty. While it may seem daunting to change your specialty—especially if you’re […]
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Herzing University recently announced a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at its New Orleans campus, giving its students a chance to graduate and enter the workforce faster than traditional programs. According to the Department of Labor, employment
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Technical schools have been lobbying Florida state legislators so more students can become registered nurses. As a result, Florida House Bill 381 is under review with the Florida House of Representative’s Higher Education and Career Readiness Subcommittee. Language from the
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If you ask any nurse why they went into nursing, their response will undoubtedly have a foundation of compassion. Whether it’s an anecdote about a family member, a childhood role model, or a personal experience, a career in nursing starts by
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Are service dogs allowed in medical facilities, including doctor’s offices and hospitals, in the United States? If so, what is the responsibility of nurses to care for individuals accompanied by a service dog? We ask these questions because there are
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According to NYU Nursing, new nurses work overtime, long shifts, and sometimes a second job. More specifically, most new nurses work 12-hour shifts, 13 percent hold a second job, and nearly half of new nurses work overtime. This data comes
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Janice Beitz, a professor in the Rutgers-Camden School of Nursing, has been named a fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP). She will be inducted in March at an annual meeting for NAP, an interprofessional, national organization that advises
Calling all nurses! Springer Publishing Company has launched the 2019 Nursing Career Survey, and we want to hear from you! This study is designed for professional nurses and nursing students in every stage of their careers. Springer Publishing Company is
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Indeed recently released a report of the 15 most difficult healthcare roles to fill in the United States, after reviewing which jobs remained unfilled after 60 days. Nurse practitioner roles and agency nurse roles neared the top of the list,
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Nurses are in high demand as baby boomers continue to age, which means there’s a greater demand for nurses in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and rehabilitation centers. Due to the increasing demand for qualified nursing professionals, it’s no
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