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How to Become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Duties, Requirements, Certifications, Job Outlook, and Salary Registered Nurses (RN) can choose what they’d like to do with their careers after they’ve earned their certification. There are several nursing specialties to choose from, all with their job responsibilities, work environments, perks, and unique professional development opportunities. Each of these specialties requires different levels of education, […]

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12 Signs You Have What It Takes to Become a Nurse

The Traits & Characteristics for a Successful Nursing Career Working as a nurse is a rewarding career, but it isn’t necessarily easy. Nursing school can be demanding, and nurses frequently face stressful situations and high-consequence decisions. Many prospective nursing students ask themselves big questions: Do I have what it takes to be a nurse? Am I […]

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The Great Resignation: Tackling the Nursing Shortage Crisis

Causes, Consequences, and Potential Solutions From ICUs to maternity wards and everywhere in between, registered nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, with nearly 4.2 million registered nurses working nationwide. However, the need for nurses is rapidly outpacing the number of new nurses entering the workforce across the U.S. and throughout the world. Recent projections from […]

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Top 15 Gift Ideas for Nurses

Hand-Picked Gifts for Nurses & Nursing Students Nurses are some of the hardest-working people in the world, and they deserve to be recognized for it! Choosing a thoughtful gift for the nurse (or nursing student) in your life is a great way to show them you care about their career, goals, and challenges. From self-care […]

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Top 16 Self-Care Tips for Nurses

Many people consider a career in nursing to be one of the most fulfilling ways to earn a living—especially people who love to serve others. There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of realizing your actions contribute directly to saving lives and helping patients get healthy. However, working as a nurse can also be highly stressful […]

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25 Highest Paying Cities for Nurses in 2023

Discover Which Cities Pay Nurses the Highest Salaries in the United States There are several reasons why a career in nursing is such a wise choice for those who answer the call. In addition to having one of the most noble, satisfying, and reliable careers, nurses also enjoy having very “portable” careers. It’s not uncommon […]