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Gratitude in Scrubs: Nurse's Heartfelt Thanks

Diversity Nursing

Patient Success Stories Experiencing the joy of seeing patients overcome challenges strengthens Nurses' dedication to positively impacting the lives of those under their care. Patty Barfield, an Assistant Professor at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing, said the most meaningful recognition has come from patients.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Aneesah Coates

Minority Nurse

Coates works at a mental health crisis center as a senior professional evaluation nurse, preceptor to new nurses, Nursing Journal Club facilitator, and nursing department trainer for new staff. She’ll graduate with her doctorate in nursing practice as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in December 2023.

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10 Top Reasons to Pursue Your MSN

Minority Nurse

Types of MSN Degrees There are numerous types of MSN degrees, making it essential to know your long-term goals as a nurse before selecting which path you will follow. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics , the average starting salary for an MSN-prepared nurse practitioner, CRNA, or nurse midwife is $129,480 per year or $62.25

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Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Improves Health Equity, Offers Specialized Training with New HRSA Grant

Minority Nurse

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has received a four-year, $2.8 million Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Health Workforce grant for a primary care nurse practitioner residency program that will recruit, train, and retain primary care providers with a passion for helping rural and underserved communities.

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Nurse Executive: Roles, Responsibilities and Career Paths

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nurse executives are the brains of an organization and create new policies, inspire collaboration and ensure that it achieves its mission. Job titles for nursing executives include clinical nurse leader, manager and chief nursing officer. What Is a Nurse Executive?

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2022 Congressional Spending Bill Included Several ANA-Supported Nursing Provisions to Cap off the Year

Capitol Beat

Opioids ANA Chief Nursing Officer, Debbie Hatmaker, sent a letter to Congressional Leadership highlighting the need for certain bills and/or provisions to be included in this omnibus package. ANA successfully led the charge in 2018 for permanent prescribing authority of medication assisted treatment by nurse practitioners.

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Is Nursing Leadership Right for You?

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

You can become a charge nurse or unit manager, which requires daily management of staff and patients. If you have your sights set a little higher, you can work towards executive-level leadership roles such as chief nursing officer or vice president of patient services.