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Community Nurses Are Key To A Healthier America

Daily Nurse

As health education and disease prevention are prime responsibilities for community nurses (particularly in rural or other underserved areas), this role is rewarding for any nurse interested in a career change that ends health inequities and makes a real difference. Additionally, unhoused people in the U.S.

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Study Reveals the Enduring Effects of the COVID Pandemic 

Daily Nurse

In normal conditions, the NCSBN would anticipate that some 150,000 RNs would have left the workforce during the last two years, due largely to planned retirements, as well as normal pursuit of education and career change, says Brendan Martin, PhD, director of research at NCSBN in an interview.

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100 Men in Nursing – amazing male nurses, midwives and students

The Nurse Break

Mental Health Nursing. Malcolm | Clinical Nurse Educator – Emergency Mental Health. I’m a Clinical Nurse Educator – Mental Health Emergency Department. Matthew | Emergency Mental Health Clinical / Pacer Nurse. Eddie | Mental Health Nurse Academic & Lecturer.

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Nurse Who Quit Bedside to Be a Trucker Says “No Regrets”

Scrubs

” The story behind her career change caught on with the press with major news outlets running pieces on the “Great Resignation.” “I think it’s because nurses are needed so much, people are like: Why would they ever leave nursing? But Gorham said the change wasn’t just about making more money.

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Recognizing and Mitigating Burnout in the New Year

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

A study by Berxi noted the following: 84% feel mildly burned out 18% feel completely burned out 48% are considering retirement or a career change Nearly half stated a change in their mental health A study of US surgeons noted burnout as a significant factor in medical error and malpractice suits.

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Accelerated BSN Programs: Fast-Track Options for Career Changers

Every Nurse

HIGHER EDUCATION Accelerated BSN Programs: Fast-Track Options for Career Changers Updated June 24, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers If you are considering a career change to nursing, an accelerated BSN program may be the perfect way to fast-track your education and enter the field quickly.

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The Returned Peace Corps Volunteer to Nurse Pipeline

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

In this video they discuss their Peace Corps service and the pathway it created to their nursing careers. Nicole Warren and Elizabeth Love are Returned Peace Corps Volunteers turned nurses, and in Elizabeth’s case, turned Gurtler Scholar! Dr. Warren served in Mali and Elizabeth served in the Kingdom of Tonga.