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The Importance of Diversity in Nursing: Black History Month Reflection

Diversity Nursing

Nurses who understand different cultural norms and traditions can better educate and care for patients. Challenges Black Nurses Have Overcome Despite their invaluable contributions, Black Nurses have historically faced barriers, including: Exclusion from Nursing Schools: Mary Eliza Mahoney , the first Black licensed Nurse in the U.S.,

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Why Choose an RN to BSN Program for Your Nursing Career?

Post University

Some pursue a BSN before taking the NCLEX and getting licensed. Others prefer a phased approach, consisting of earning an associate degree in nursing (ADN), passing the NCLEX to become licensed, and later completing advanced coursework to obtain a BSN. The influence of evidence-based care in nursing education cannot be overstated.

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The Consequences of DUI Convictions for Nurses: Understanding the Professional and Personal Impact

Every Nurse

Summary : A DUI conviction can have severe professional and personal consequences for nurses, including license sanctions, career jeopardy, legal penalties, and long-term personal impact. Driver’s License Suspension : Loss of driving privileges can complicate both personal life and the ability to commute to work.

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How Nurse Practitioners Are Filling Gaps in Primary Care

Post University

Additionally, nurse practitioners work with patients to promote wellness and prevent health problems with health education and preventive care. At this time, nurse practitioner organizations and education associations began forming, and 15,000 nurse practitioners were practicing in the United States by the end of the ’70s.

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Nursing Leadership in the First State

American Nurse

In the first state of Delaware, nurse leaders have been at the forefront of implementing transformative changes in healthcare delivery systems, promoting patient-centered care, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations to address the evolving needs of the population. As noted by Fernandez et al.

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6-Month RN to BSN Programs: Fast-Track Your Nursing Degree in 2025

Registered Nursing

These accelerated pathways are designed to help licensed nurses earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) quickly and efficientlyoften in less than a year. They often have strict admission criteria and expect students to be fully licensed RNs with prior experience and lots of transferrable credits. Are they right for everyone?

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The evolving landscape of nursing leadership

American Nurse

Two landmark reports have shaped the future of nursing leadership: the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM’s) The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN’s) The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice. See DNP program growth.)