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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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The Multifaceted Benefits of a Nursing Career

Daily Nurse

Financial Security and a Bright Retirement We love a career that allows us to be financially comfortable, and nursing does just that. More importantly, you can engage in early and consistent retirement planning. These steps will help you achieve financial independence and enjoy a comfortable retirement.

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5 Cheapest Nurse Practitioner Programs To Consider in 2025

Registered Nursing

Many retired registered nurses (RNs) find that they still have… The fully online curriculum includes advanced health assessment, gerontology management, primary care clinical practice, and an advanced nursing practicum, equipping students with leadership skills and research-based approaches to improve healthcare delivery.

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Here's the Official 2025 CNO Forecast

Health Leaders | Nursing

"Healthcare is not isolated from society," Begley said, "mitigating workplace violence and promoting workplace safety is really important." Retirements and newly licensed nurses leaving the profession are things that we are actively working on," Begley said. These challenges go hand in hand with staffing hurdles as well.

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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. Their collaboration with agencies like the Area Agency on Aging exemplifies a successful, community-anchored approach to health promotion.

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‘High-quality care is not just about patients but about those delivering care’

Nursing Times

This is especially worrying given the wealth of nursing experience being lost before retirement age and the challenges in recruiting new nurses. Most trusts now also have professional nurse advocates (PNAs), who are trained to support staff through the day-to-day challenges, give staff space to reflect and promote staff wellbeing.

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Sustaining Excellence: Knowledge Transfer and Strategic Planning in Nursing Leadership

American Nurse

As I approach retirement, I find myself reflecting on proactive strategies to share my knowledge and mentor the next generation of leaders to effectively navigate healthcare system challenges and improve patient outcomes. Additionally, an estimated 70,000 nurses, including leaders, are expected to retire annually.