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A Military Nursing Career: CAPT Andrea Petrovanie-Green

Minority Nurse

Military nursing is a career path that offers professional opportunities, a sense of family, and a commitment to meaningful service. Military nurses are especially proud of their profession on Veteran’s Day. ” Her path to a military nursing career began with those embedded principles.

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Washington to Allow Nurses with Multistate Licenses to Begin Practicing in the State

Daily Nurse

Washington, which recently became the 40th jurisdiction to enact the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), will allow nurses holding an active, unencumbered multistate license (MSL) to begin practicing in the state on July 24. Residents of Washington will be able to obtain a multistate license once the NLC is fully implemented in the state.

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The Importance of Diversity in Nursing: Black History Month Reflection

Diversity Nursing

Challenges Black Nurses Have Overcome Despite their invaluable contributions, Black Nurses have historically faced barriers, including: Exclusion from Nursing Schools: Mary Eliza Mahoney , the first Black licensed Nurse in the U.S., had to fight for education in the 1800s. Many Black Nurses were denied entry to Nursing programs for decades.

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Unexpected Career Paths in Forensic Nursing

Registered Nursing

Whether you want to work in law enforcement, disaster response, military healthcare, or correctional facilities, there are plenty of unique paths to explore. Military and Veteran Affairs Forensic Nursing Forensic nurses play a crucial role in military and veteran healthcare. Related Nursing Career to Consider: Military Nurse 5.

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6-Month RN to BSN Programs: Fast-Track Your Nursing Degree in 2025

Registered Nursing

These accelerated pathways are designed to help licensed nurses earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) quickly and efficientlyoften in less than a year. They often have strict admission criteria and expect students to be fully licensed RNs with prior experience and lots of transferrable credits. Are they right for everyone?

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The Impact of Military Nurses on Patient Care and Combat Support

Every Nurse

Clinical Practice The Impact of Military Nurses on Patient Care and Combat Support EveryNurse Staff Last Updated: 10/05/2023 Popular Posts 10 Highest Paying Nursing Jobs & Specialties Why Should You Earn a BSN? Their impact on the well-being of soldiers and civilians cannot be overstated.

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Why Choose a Career as a Military Nurse: Pathways and Rewards

Every Nurse

Career Paths Why Choose a Career as a Military Nurse: Pathways and Rewards EveryNurse Staff Last Updated: 10/03/2023 Popular Posts 10 Highest Paying Nursing Jobs & Specialties Why Should You Earn a BSN? If so, a career as a military nurse could be the perfect fit for you.