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The Value of Critical Thinking in Nursing
Some experts describe a person’s ability to question belief systems, test previously held assumptions, and recognize ambiguity as evidence of critical thinking. Others identify specific skills that demonstrate critical thinking, such as the ability to identify problems and biases, infer and draw conclusions, and determine the relevance of information to a situation. Nicholas McGowan, BSN, …
How to Build Confidence as a New Nurse
Many new nurses struggle with anxiety. This guide provides useful tips for new nurses dealing with anxiety as they transition from student to professional nurse.
70+ Gifts for Nurses: The Ultimate Shopping Guide for the Nurse in Your Life
Consider these gifts to recognize the nurse in your life – for National Nurses Week or anytime!
Taking Advantage of Professional Nursing Organizations
Professional nursing organizations provide many opportunities. Joining a nursing association offers the chance for nurses to excel in their careers and earn higher salaries through career development, job opportunities, networking events, and advocacy work.
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What to Know About Working as a Pediatric Nurse
Considering a career as a pediatric nurse or pediatric nurse practitioner? Learn what it’s like from active pediatric nurses.
Tips for How to Maximize Your Travel Nurse Pay
As a travel nurse, you can make a considerable amount of money, more than you would as a staff nurse. Explore tips from travel nurses on ways to bring home even more pay while on and off assignments.
Highest Paying Specialties for Pediatric Nurses
Pediatric nurses are one of the best-paid specialties. Find the pediatric nurse career right for you based on the salary, traits, and required steps.
How Nurses Can Build Better Trust With American Indian Patients
Explore the healthcare disparities that exist among American Indians and ways in which nurses can help build a relationship of trust and understanding.
Nurse Spotlight
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Meet a Resource Nurse
Resource nurses are extra pairs of hands on their units. Discover why this resource nurse finds being that extra pair of hands a rewarding part of her role.
Meet a Nurse Attorney
Is becoming a nurse attorney right for you? Discover insights from a professional in the field and other important facts about this career path.
Meet a Home Health Nurse
Home health nursing is a growing field. Here’s what they do, how much they make, and how to become a home health nurse.
Meet a Correctional Nurse
Correctional nurses meet a challenging healthcare need in prisons. Check out the experience of one nurse and more about a day in the life of a correctional nurse.
Student Resources
How to Document Nursing Continuing Education Credits
As a nurse, you must show proof of taking continuing education units to maintain your nursing license, employment, or both — depending on your state.
The Nurse’s Guide to Continuing Education
Nursing continuing education is vital to license renewal in most states and to stay current. Here’s how to find CEs to meet your requirements.
Professional Networking in Nursing
Professional networking plays an important role in finding jobs and career development. Read on to discover how you can begin building a better professional network.
The Best Resume Guide for Nurses
Throughout this guide, you will learn how to tailor your nursing resume to an employer’s ideology, mission, and job description.
