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Military Nursing: A Path with Unique Benefits and Opportunities

Diversity Nursing

The role of a Nurse is one of dedication and service, and for some, that calling extends to military service. Nurses in the military not only provide critical care to service members but also to civilians in crisis situations around the world. military, focusing on the advantages and experiences military Nursing can offer.

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Trailblazers in Scrubs: Celebrating Black Nurses Who Changed History and Inspire the Future

Daily Nurse

During World War II, Osborne was a consultant to the National Nursing Council for War Service, helping place Black nurses in the military. Johnson-Brown: Leading the Way in Military Nursing In 1979, Hazel W. In the 1940s, she worked tirelessly to integrate nursing schools and secure scholarships for Black nursing students.

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The Importance of Diversity in Nursing: Black History Month Reflection

Diversity Nursing

Estelle Massey Osborne (19011981) The first Black Nurse to earn a masters degree and an advocate for integrating Black Nurses into the military and professional Nursing organizations. Army Nurse Corps. Johnson-Brown (19272011) The first Black woman to become a brigadier general in the U.S. Army and lead the Army Nurse Corps.

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Elevating Burn Care: BCEN Advances Burn Specialty Care with CBRN Certification 

Daily Nurse

Just one year after introducing the world’s first burn nursing specialty certification, the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) proudly reports that nearly 500 nurses in both civilian and military settings have achieved the Certified Burn Registered Nurse (CBRN) credential.

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Rising Numbers, Rising Need: Addressing Addiction and Mental Health in Minority Veterans

Minority Nurse

For example, we know that women Veterans experience military sexual trauma (MST) at high rates. Basic steps we must take include 1) creating inclusive and culturally competent programs, 2) making minority Veterans aware of these services, and 3) making efforts to hire a diverse workforce.

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How to Pay for Your MSN Degree: Scholarships, Grants & Loan Forgiveness

Registered Nursing

Employer Tuition Assistance Programs Hospital and Health System Benefits Many healthcare employers offer tuition benefits for MSN students: Direct tuition reimbursement (typically $2,500-$10,000 annually) Reduced work schedules with maintained benefits Loan repayment assistance Work-study arrangements Service Commitment Programs Some hospitals offer (..)

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Texas Army Nurse Prepares for Next Chapter in Leadership with MSN

Post University

I was waiting tables because there were no other job opportunities in my profession close to home, but my stepfather was the one to tell me I needed to get back into the military, she recalls. For the next two years, Lisa worked long shifts to handle the overflow of COVID patients from the civilian population as well as military patients.