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From Patient to Powerhouse: Jeanny Camden, LPN, Turns Trauma into Compassionate Care

Daily Nurse

When Jeanny Camden, LPN, was just 11 years old, she spent six harrowing weeks in the hospital with a ruptured appendix—and the experience nearly broke her. Kelly Fletcher, the business office coordinator at the facility, says Camden is nothing short of legendary. I want to be better than that,” Camden says. “I

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NJSNA/IFN CEO Report for March 2025 Board Meeting 

American Nurse

Nancy Munoz (R-21) Summit Collaboration with the New Jersey Board of Nursing: •  All NJ Board of Nursing positions have been filled except one LPN and two public members. •  Continuing to facilitate resolution to problems that NJSNA members and non-members are experiencing. Balvir Singh (D-7) Delran •  Asw.

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It Took a Village: New Mother and Psychiatric Nurse Earns MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Post University

When Mercy Irura graduated high school in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2003, she did what many of her classmates did and enrolled in an associate degree program in Business Information Technology at Strathmore University. Soon, however, Mercy and her sisters were allowed to join their mother in the United States.

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The 10 Least Stressful Nursing Jobs: Finding Balance in Your Career

Every Nurse

This role can be less stressful due to: Regular business hours Focus on care coordination rather than hands-on nursing Opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients Requirements usually include an RN license and several years of clinical experience.

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Cap, Gown, and Career Goals: Bachelor of Science in Nursing SIMPath® Grad Lands Supervisor Job and Charts Path to Master of Science in Nursing

Post University

Encouraged to Become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Sabrina’s supervisor nudged her to take the next step in her career. After six years as a CNA, Sabrina finally enrolled in an LPN program and finished in 2011. Now, in a full-circle milestone, she leads the center’s team of LPNs and CNAs.

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Nursing at the Speed of Trust

Minority Nurse

Nurses and potential nurses who apply to NP school, associate and BSN degree programs, and CNA or LPN training courses are doing so because they trust the durability of the nursing profession. Those who seek nurse training within the armed forces know that their contribution will be both life-saving and crucial to military readiness.

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Pennsylvania Nurse Rounds Out Her Education and Experience with MSN Degree

Post University

After earning two nursing diplomas, a bachelors degree, a master of Business Administration as well as a Master of Science in Nursing from American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences at Post University, Heather Lehman still finds herself in awe of her own journey. She became a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in 1993.