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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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What Florida Schools Offer Accelerated BSN Programs: Second Degree BSN

Registered Nursing

Considering an Accelerated BSN (ABSN) in Florida is more than a fast track to licensureit's a direct response to the state's pressing nursing shortage. For registered nurses. Enhances nursing skills. Nursing 100% online format. Focuses on leadership. Financial aid available.

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Unexpected Career Paths in Forensic Nursing

Registered Nursing

Seek additional training in criminal justice, forensic science, or law Look for specialized job openings with government agencies, medical examiner offices, or correctional facilities Consider international opportunities with humanitarian aid organizations The key is to align your forensic nursing skills with non-traditional healthcare settings.

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Hawaiʻi’s First Nurse Midwife: The Groundbreaking Legacy of Alice Ting Hong Young

Minority Nurse

Young Becomes Hawaii’s First Nurse Midwife In 1935, the U.S. Congress passed the Social Security Act, which provided funds to enhance maternal-child health services by expanding public health nursesskills and education. The Kohlers retired to Hawaii in the mid-1960s. Navy Hospital.

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Exploring Part-Time Travel Nursing for Retired Healthcare Professionals

The Gypsy Nurse

While many people see retirement as the promised land, it’s common to get bored quickly — in fact, one survey found that retirees said retirement was “boring” and “lonely” only a year after stopping work. What is part-time travel nursing, and how can you get started ? Travel nursing also gives you a lot of flexibility.

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What States Are RNs in Highest Demand?

The Gypsy Nurse

Where would your nursing skills make the biggest impact? An aging population, nurse burnout, and a wave of retirements among experienced nurses have left many facilities scrambling to fill gaps. Medical Solutions provided this article. Some states are desperately seeking RNs to keep up with patient care demands.

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Doctors’ tributes to nurses in real life

Scrubs

It could be that it’s simply not their style, but chances are that deep down they’re more appreciative than you can imagine—of you, your nursing skills and the valuable role you play on their healthcare team. The nurses I know show up for work with their hearts and brains engaged, They rarely sit down. Not buying it?