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Nurses Take the #1 Spot on Gallup’s Annual Poll for 23 Years Straight

Diversity Nursing

Grade-school teachers rank second, with 61% viewing them highly, while military officers, pharmacists and medical doctors also earn high trust from majorities of Americans. The least trusted professions, with more than half of U.S. adults saying their ethics are low or very low, are lobbyists, members of Congress and TV reporters.

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Texas Army Nurse Prepares for Next Chapter in Leadership with MSN

Post University

I was waiting tables because there were no other job opportunities in my profession close to home, but my stepfather was the one to tell me I needed to get back into the military, she recalls. For the next two years, Lisa worked long shifts to handle the overflow of COVID patients from the civilian population as well as military patients.

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NASA Fitness Trainer-Turned-Nurse Lays Groundwork for New Chapter with MSN – Nurse Practitioner Specialization

Post University

I spent a lot of time working with the athletic trainers, and I found myself getting interested in going into physical therapy, says Shannon, who grew up in a military family and wound up graduating high school in El Paso, Texas. She started a training business too, creating an advanced military-style boot camp for NASA employees.

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Discover Best Acute Care NP Programs Near El Paso, Texas

Registered Nursing

Whether you aim to stabilize rural emergency departments or support military medical units, you can enroll in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) programs tailored for high-acuity patient care at a fraction of larger metropolitan costs. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024, adjusted for El Paso cost index.

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After Years of Travel Nursing, Kentucky-Based Case Management Nurse Earns MSN

Post University

A Start a Medic Dianna served in the military for five years as a medic, working across the country. Master of Science in Nursing Graduate: October 2024 In October 2024, Dianna graduated with the MSN – Case Management Specialization. I remember thinking that I wanted to take care of others like that too, says Dianna.

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Explore Affordable RN to MSN Programs Near Detroit, Michigan

Registered Nursing

Affordability is enhanced by its online format, reducing relocation and commuting costs, and its status as a military-friendly institution may offer additional financial benefits. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024; adjusted for Detroit cost of living. RN to MSN Program Overview," 2024. Michigan Board of Nursing.

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Elevating burn care: BCEN advances burn specialty care with CBRN certification

Health Leaders | Nursing

Just one year after introducing the world’s first burn nursing specialty certification, the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) proudly reports that nearly 500 nurses in both civilian and military settings have achieved the Certified Burn Registered Nurse (CBRN) credential.