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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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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 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).

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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

A Profession Under Pressure The nursing profession is currently facing unprecedented challenges. Burnout, rising turnover rates, and a wave of retirements have created a perfect storm. According to recent data from the American Nurses Association and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing , the U.S.

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Explore Leading BSN Programs Near Eugene, Oregon

Registered Nursing

. #1 Bushnell University Eugene, OR - Private 4-year - bushnell.edu Bachelor's - Bachelor of Science in Nursing Campus Based - Visit Website Bushnell University offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program that stands out for its integration of a Christian worldview with nursing education.

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Nursing Shortage: A 2024 Data Study Reveals Key Insights

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Longer lifespans extend the period when patients need care, intensifying demands on an already strained healthcare system and worsening the nursing shortage. In 2022, the median age of employed registered nurses was 46 years old, and more than 25% of all RNs say they will retire or leave the nursing field within the next five years.

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Unexpected Career Paths in Forensic Nursing

Registered Nursing

From assisting the FBI in criminal investigations to working in disaster zones, forensic nurses are making an impact in unexpected places. If you’re interested in forensic nursing but want to explore non-traditional career paths, this guide is for you!

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The Relentless School Nurse: The OpEd Nurses are Asking “Fellow Americans, Did We Sign Up for This?”

The Relentless School Nurse

Gaffney About the Authors Teri Mills, RN emeritus, is an adult nurse practitioner (retired), the 2019 Oregon Nurse of the Year, and former president of the National Nursing Network Organization.