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Future Family Nurse Practitioner Wants to Give Back to Her Rural Arkansas Community

Post University

She graduated in three years and started her career at the Medical Center of South Arkansas (now South Arkansas Regional Hospital) in 2022. Seeking Work-Life Balance After she got married in December 2022, Megan started thinking about other opportunities in nursing. I give them the very best care I can when I am with them.

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The Power of Giving: Why Nursing Philanthropy Matters More Than Ever

American Nurse

Dr. Jayne Willis joined the faculty of the University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Nursing in August 2021, following her retirement from Orlando Health after a distinguished 40-year career. Before retiring, she served as Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive for the Orlando Health system.

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The Vital Role of Faith Community Nurses in Advancing Holistic and Equitable Health Care

American Nurse

APRN, FNP-BC Faith Community Nurses (FCNs), also known as Parish Nurses, are registered nurses—either active or retired—who have completed the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing program. CAPT (Ret) Deirdre Krause, NC, USN Ph.D., Building Trust in Underserved Communities Trust is central to the FCN model. References Bryant, K.,

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Sustaining Excellence: Knowledge Transfer and Strategic Planning in Nursing Leadership

American Nurse

As I approach retirement, I find myself reflecting on proactive strategies to share my knowledge and mentor the next generation of leaders to effectively navigate healthcare system challenges and improve patient outcomes. Additionally, an estimated 70,000 nurses, including leaders, are expected to retire annually. Bandura, A.

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Preceptors: Essential to nurse retention

American Nurse

The preceptor workforce The 2022 National Nursing Workforce Survey estimated a loss of 200,000 experienced RNs—including experienced preceptors—over a 2-year period; 28% of respondents indicated that they plan to retire in the next 5 years. The 2022 National Nursing Workforce Survey. Nurs Adm Q. 2024;48(2):87-96. J Nurs Regul.

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Texas Army Nurse Prepares for Next Chapter in Leadership with MSN

Post University

When things settled down in 2022, she was moved to the cardiac and vascular intensive care unit. Ill be retiring from the military at some point soon, and I wanted to make myself more marketable as a civilian nurse. Lisa, who earned her MSN in the fall 2024, is planning for her next life chapter: retirement from the military.

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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

of the population in 2022. million Americans reached the retirement milestone of 65, the most significant surge in U.S. All Successful State Retirement Plans Do These 4 Things, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), January 8, 2025, [link]. In the United States, individuals over 65+ represented 17.3%