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Exploring the Benefits and Paths to Nursing Higher Education

Diversity Nursing

As the healthcare sector continues to progress, the need for highly skilled Nursing professionals is more evident than ever. Pursuing further education in Nursing not only improves patient care but also provides opportunities for leadership positions, specialized practice, and increased compensation. According to the U.S.

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Mastering the Balance: Tips for Nurses Managing Work and School While Pursuing an Advanced Degree

Minority Nurse

Besides deciding on the degree, you must also decide on the specialty, which, for advanced degrees in nursing, there are many. Here are 10 tips to help you balance work and school while pursuing an advanced degree.

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How CNOs Can Help Nurse Managers in 2025

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurse managers are the 'CEOs' of their patient care area, and it's the CNO's job to support them, according to this nurse leader. In 2025, CNOs and other nurse leaders will have to keep track of many different trends and challenges, including the ones facing a critical part of the workforce: nurse managers.

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How to Transition from Bedside Nursing to Leadership Roles

Diversity Nursing

The journey from bedside Nursing to leadership can feel like a leap into uncharted territory. Whether you're looking to become a Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Director of Nursing, this guide provides actionable steps to help you navigate the shift successfully.

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Pennsylvania Nurse Rounds Out Her Education and Experience with MSN Degree

Post University

After high school, she explored educational options that were affordable and close to home, which led her to the vocational technical school in town. She became a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in 1993. After graduating in 2008, Heather moved into the operating room (OR) as a staff nurse at Lewistown Hospital.

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Back for Seconds: NYC Nurse and American Sentinel MSN Alumna Returns for Doctorate Degree

Post University

Advancing Her Education In her job at Selikoff Centers, Jackie was surrounded by colleagues she admiredmany with masters and doctorate degrees. Jackie considered continuing her educational journey and becoming a Nurse Practitioner, but she put the idea on hold when she and her husband started a family.

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Go Beyond Gratitude: How to Honor Your Nurse Managers

Nurse.com

Very troubling to us was the data regarding nurse managers, the role we often hear is the toughest in the building. The nurse manager position is too critical to the success of every healthcare organization to not take seriously the data AONL’s research revealed. Years ago, we had created The DAISY Nurse Leader Award.