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A Black Nurse's Experience of her Union Rep in Times of Trouble

Equality 4 Black Nurses

I have been a member of one of the largest nursing unions in the country for 11 years. I often wonder if I should just cancel the membership. My issue was not relating to race, however as a black woman and the trend of how harshly employers refer black practitioners to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). I am aware like the NMC, that my union cannot be trusted so easily.

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Do Women’s Only RN to BSN Programs Exist?

Registered Nursing

Nursing and women’s-only colleges have a long, shared history. Up until the beginning of the 19th century, women generally were not permitted to enroll in established colleges. As such, women’s-only colleges began sprouting up as institutions where women could earn a degree and begin a career. It was common for nursing schools to be named “Women’s Nursing School” because men and women attending college together were almost unheard of.

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Choosing a Doctorate in Nursing

NexNurse

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DPN) degree was first introduced in 2004. Its primary focus is to offer a doctorate level of clinical preparedness. But what does it really offer a nurse over other advanced degrees such as the Master of Science in Nursing? Here’s an overview of what a DNP offers, why nurses get one, and the benefits of going for a DPN.

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BoardVitals Launches Full-Length Practice Board Exams 

Board Vitals - Nursing

Being ready for your board exam is now easier than ever with the new full-length practice exams from BoardVitals. Full-length practice board exams are now available as an add-on with BoardVitals subscriptions on select question banks for a simulated test day experience. With practice exams, users will experience a full-length test in advance of their boards to allow users to ease test anxiety prior to test day.

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Fertility Benefits for Every Age: A HR Roadmap from Gen Z to Baby Boomers

Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility

Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.

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How to pursue a career in health care management

The Chicago School

Health care managers play a crucial role in the operation of health care facilities. Learn how to begin and advance a career in health care management here. The post How to pursue a career in health care management appeared first on Insight Digital Magazine.

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Male Nurses: Pros & Cons of Being A Male Nurse

Travel Nursing Central

Like any other healthcare position, being a male travel nurse definitely has its pros and cons! Today, you’re going to get an honest, upfront perspective on what the pros and cons of being a male nurse are. You’ll hear about the good parts, and the bad parts, too. So, if you’re thinking about becoming a male nurse, you can now make an informed decision whether or not this is the job for you.