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Second Careers for Retired RNs

Registered Nursing

Retirement from nursing doesn't mean the end of professional fulfillment. Many retired registered nurses (RNs) find that they still have a passion for healthcare, education, or helping others in different capacities. Below, we'll review various ways retired RNs can stay active in their next chapter.

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Preparing for a Secure Retirement as a Minority Nurse

Minority Nurse

Planning for a financially secure retirement is essential for all nurses, but minority nurses face unique challenges that require special attention. This could impact their retirement timeline, making them leave the profession earlier than they’re financially ready.

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Graduation Season and the Rise of a New Generation of Nurses: A Beacon of Hope Amid a National Shortage

Minority Nurse

In the world of higher education, this happens a few times a year. For nursing, graduations can occur more frequently, as programs often run year-round to meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals. A Profession Under Pressure The nursing profession is currently facing unprecedented challenges.

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5 Cheapest Nurse Practitioner Programs To Consider in 2025

Registered Nursing

The program requires between 53 to 59 credit hours, depending on the student’s prior education and chosen plan of study. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). How Much Do Nurse Practitioner Programs Cost? Online Programs: Typically range from $400 $800 per credit hour.

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Preceptors: Essential to nurse retention

American Nurse

The learning that occurs when a student or new nurse works with a preceptor can prove pivotal in their professional journey. Preceptors—who educate students, new graduates, and new employees in the clinical environment—continue to demonstrate a positive effect on recruitment, onboarding, and retention. million and $5.8

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Shining a Spotlight on Orthopaedic Nurses: Celebrating Our Unsung Heroes of Healing!

Daily Nurse

These nurses can be found in surgery units, helping patients prep for or recover from orthopaedic surgery, or at outpatient clinics, where they assist patients with follow-up care after an injury and educate them on how to heal properly. A nurse’s subspeciality can determine where they work in orthopaedics.

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‘High-quality care is not just about patients but about those delivering care’

Nursing Times

These emotional burdens can reduce the quality of care and are contributing to a rising intention among nurses to leave the profession; recent data shows that around 60% of nurses have seriously considered this (Leary et al, 2024).