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Bloom Where You Are Planted, Lead Where You Can

American Nurse

In acute and chronic care settings, nurse leaders may be managers or supervisors who maintain budgets and safe staffing numbers. If you are a practicing nurse with ideas to improve outcomes for your clients, join a Shared Governance committee or collaborate with your Nurse Educator or Nurse Researcher.

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How to Grow in the Nursing Profession

Diversity Nursing

These changes often unlock the potential we have to grow within the Nursing profession and there are many opportunities to grow right at our fingertips. Wherever you are in your Nursing journey there is always room to grow professionally. Continuing Education Opportunities. Organize or Join a Unit-Based Council.

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Meet Nancy Colobong Smith, American Nephrology Nurses Association’s President-Elect 2023-24

Minority Nurse

She is the national president-elect 2023-24 of the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA). My current role is as the Clinical Nurse Specialist and ARNP for Renal, Dialysis, and Transplant at the University of Washington Medical Center. When I graduated from nursing school, I was hired as a staff nurse.

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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. Ongoing Education and Learning To maintain your MSN, you must complete a specified number of continuing education credits every couple of years.

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7 Steps to Obtain a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Those who opt for a DNP, whether with a clinical or non-clinical focus, typically have years of direct patient experience, and may already be nurse leaders. 7 However, after completing your DNP, you will still need to meet continuing education requirements in order to maintain your RN license.