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The Relentless School Nurse: A Heartfelt Retirement Speech With an Advocacy Message

The Relentless School Nurse

Kathy McCutcheon, MSN, RN, NCSN, did her school nurse practicum in my office in 2003. She was an experienced nurse who had returned to school for her school nurse certification. We co-chaired the New Jersey State School Nurses Association (NJSSNA) Spring Conference in 2019, before the world shut down.

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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

million Americans reached the retirement milestone of 65, the most significant surge in U.S. 2 As the demand for healthcare increases, so does the need for nurses and other healthcare practitioners trained to care for an aging population a specialty known as geriatrics. In the United States, individuals over 65+ represented 17.3%

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CPNP-PC Exam Replaces Retired PPCNP-BC Exam

Board Vitals - Nursing

According to a joint statement by the PNCB and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC): “Due to a continual low volume of test takers and the availability of the PNCB certification, the ANCC Commission on Certification decided to retire the PPCNP-BC certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CCRN Certification 

Board Vitals - Nursing

Are the CCRN certification exams accredited? The CCRN exams are accredited by the American Board for Specialty Nursing Certifications ( ABSNC ). Can I maintain my CCRN if I leave direct care or retire from nursing? Preparing for your CCRN Certification Exam? When is the CCRN exam administered?

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The Relentless School Nurse: That’s a Nice, Easy Job…

The Relentless School Nurse

Here is Nicole’s response and the content of the original post that caught my eye, “School nursing? That’s an easy job”: My name is Nicole DeBrango and I’m a New Jersey school nurse. I earned my BSN in 2012 and my school nurse certification in 2015.

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How to Become a Nurse Later in Life 

Board Vitals - Nursing

According to projections by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of registered nurses is expected to increase by 6% by the year 2032 , with an estimated 193,100 job openings anticipated annually. Am I Too Old to Become a Nurse?

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New CEO of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) – and National Immunization Awareness Month Resources

Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations

The National Association of School Nurses is pleased to announce that Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BScN, RN, CAE, has been named Executive Director, effective August 7, 2023. Dr. Hinkley succeeds Donna Mazyck, MS, RN, NCSN, CAE, FNASN, who retired April 28, 2023, after serving NASN since 2011.