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The Multifaceted Benefits of a Nursing Career

Daily Nurse

From financial security and physical health to spiritual fulfillment and the opportunity to make a lasting community impact, nursing enriches lives, both for the caregiver and the cared for. Financial Security and a Bright Retirement We love a career that allows us to be financially comfortable, and nursing does just that.

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Nurses Cite Employer Failures as their Top Reason for Leaving

Penn Nursing

A new study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing 's Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR) – published in JAMA Network Open today – showed that, aside from retirements, poor working conditions are the leading reasons nurses leave healthcare employment.

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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

Burnout, rising turnover rates, and a wave of retirements have created a perfect storm. They spoke about wanting to serve their communities, to be there for people during their most vulnerable moments, and to advocate for better health outcomes. They will be caring for us and our families.

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The Vital Role of Faith Community Nurses in Advancing Holistic and Equitable Health Care

American Nurse

APRN, FNP-BC Faith Community Nurses (FCNs), also known as Parish Nurses, are registered nurses—either active or retired—who have completed the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing program. This model not only fosters greater participation but also leads to sustainable improvements in community health outcomes.

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In Case You Missed It: 2025 Penn Nursing Innovation Accelerator Pitch Event!

Penn Nursing

April 29, 2025 On April 15th, Penn Nursing hosted the 2025 Penn Nursing Innovation Accelerator Pitch Event , a dynamic virtual gathering that brought together students, faculty, and healthcare innovators to showcase solutions designed to improve health outcomes and advance equity in care.

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Caring for Veterans: Strategies to Understand and Support Health Goals – Reader Response

American Nurse

As a retired Army nurse and veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, I appreciate the recognition that veterans have unique healthcare needs. I hope nurses will find this useful to their practice, and more importantly, I hope sharing this resource supports better health outcomes for our nation’s heroes.

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Dual Threats from Trump and GOP Imperil Nursing Homes and Their Foreign-Born Workers

Health Leaders | Nursing

Without them, the retired Episcopal priest said, "I would be, and my building would be, desolate." The long-term health care industry is facing a double whammy from President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigrants and the GOP's proposals to reduce Medicaid spending. It also operates a retirement community in Washington, D.C.