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Trailblazers in Scrubs: Celebrating Black Nurses Who Changed History and Inspire the Future

Daily Nurse

Estelle Massey Osborne: Pioneering Education for Black Nurses Estelle Massey Osborne shattered barriers in nursing education, becoming the first Black nurse to earn a master’s degree. In the 1940s, she worked tirelessly to integrate nursing schools and secure scholarships for Black nursing students.

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How to Pay for Your MSN Degree: Scholarships, Grants & Loan Forgiveness

Registered Nursing

Illinois Nurse Educator Scholarships support MSN students pursuing nurse educator roles. Texas Professional Nursing Scholarship Program offers funds for graduate nursing education. Contact your state nursing association or department of higher education to identify state-specific opportunities.

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How Beth Quatrara is Shaping the Future of Nursing—One Student (and Puppy) at a Time

Daily Nurse

For decades, Beth Quatrara, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, has been a guiding force in nursing education, blending clinical expertise with an unwavering dedication to her students at the University of Virginia School of Nursing. She thinks about how to reach the students who are struggling, not just the students who are already crushing it.

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Unexpected Career Paths in Forensic Nursing

Registered Nursing

From assisting the FBI in criminal investigations to working in disaster zones, forensic nurses are making an impact in unexpected places. If you’re interested in forensic nursing but want to explore non-traditional career paths, this guide is for you! Related Nursing Career to Consider: Military Nurse 5.

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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.

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Helping Students Succeed: Military Spouse Fulfills Dream with Pursuit of Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Post University

She took and passed the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) and started her nursing career at a family practice clinic in Germantown, Maryland, before obtaining a highly competitive pediatric clinical research nurse position at the National Institutes of Health. She switched to the nursing education program.

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

Registered Nursing

Graduate School Preparation: Thinking about becoming a nurse practitioner or nurse educator? Future-Proofing: Many hospitals are now requiring BSNs for employment or advancement due to recommendations from the AACN and IOM. You'll need a BSN first.