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Preparing for a Secure Retirement as a Minority Nurse

Minority Nurse

Planning for a financially secure retirement is essential for all nurses, but minority nurses face unique challenges that require special attention. This could impact their retirement timeline, making them leave the profession earlier than they’re financially ready.

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

The Relentless School Nurse

I have seen Kathy blossom from a novice school nurse to one of New Jersey’s most valued school nurse leaders, and now to her much deserved retirement. Nurses never really retire, especially school nurses. We have always promoted health equity for our under-resourced families.

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A Lookback on 2024

Nurses Advocates

How are YOU Preparing for Retirement? This was a post where I talked about preparing for retirement. Engaging Patients in Decision-making and Behavior Change to Promote Wellness This post followed a previous post on patient engagement. Your experiences are valuable and can contribute to the improvement of the system.

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The Multifaceted Benefits of a Nursing Career

Daily Nurse

Financial Security and a Bright Retirement We love a career that allows us to be financially comfortable, and nursing does just that. More importantly, you can engage in early and consistent retirement planning. These steps will help you achieve financial independence and enjoy a comfortable retirement.

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5 Cheapest Nurse Practitioner Programs To Consider in 2025

Registered Nursing

Many retired registered nurses (RNs) find that they still have… The fully online curriculum includes advanced health assessment, gerontology management, primary care clinical practice, and an advanced nursing practicum, equipping students with leadership skills and research-based approaches to improve healthcare delivery.

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Here's the Official 2025 CNO Forecast

Health Leaders | Nursing

"Healthcare is not isolated from society," Begley said, "mitigating workplace violence and promoting workplace safety is really important." Retirements and newly licensed nurses leaving the profession are things that we are actively working on," Begley said. These challenges go hand in hand with staffing hurdles as well.

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The LPN Role in Long Term Care: The Backbone of Patient-Centered Care

CynaMed

Previously, doctors often focused on treating diseases rather than emphasizing prevention and promoting a healthy lifestyle to avoid illness in the first place. What is Patient-Centered Care? In the past decade, there has been a noticeable shift in healthcare. The focus was on managing symptoms rather than addressing root causes.