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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

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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5 Cheapest Nurse Practitioner Programs To Consider in 2025

Registered Nursing

The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). How Much Do Nurse Practitioner Programs Cost? Many retired registered nurses (RNs) find that they still have…

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

Daily Nurse

Orthopedic surgery: Orthopedic nurses can be skilled in patient care during trauma, spinal fusion, or total joint replacement surgeries in the OR. Clinical nurse specialists: These nurses educate patients on how to manage life with an orthopedic condition, including what coping skills are best and how to prevent pain in the future.

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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).

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Preceptors: Essential to nurse retention

American Nurse

The preceptor workforce The 2022 National Nursing Workforce Survey estimated a loss of 200,000 experienced RNs—including experienced preceptors—over a 2-year period; 28% of respondents indicated that they plan to retire in the next 5 years. J Nurs Educ. Strengthening preceptors’ competency in Thai clinical nursing.