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Florence Nightingale was born in 1820, making 2020 the 200th anniversary of the trailblazer’s birth. In recognition of Nightingale’s contributions to the nursing profession, the

In a connected world, social media has become part of daily life. So much so, that it is often difficult for nurses to determine what

As a registered nurse (RN) with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), you are able to work in a leadership capacity. But, you may

So you have decided to go back to school. You have your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and you are ready to pursue

Jeremy Alt is studying in the online RN to BSN program. It took some trial and error for Jeremy Alt to find his calling as

Jacy with her husband, Tyler, and their daughters, Lexie and Piper Whether teaching or learning, Jacy Ghast is all about education. Ghast, 33, is enrolled

Earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) can help RNs take their career to new heights. For Rachel Wilson, those career goals include becoming a

The job of a registered nurse has expanded beyond routine bedside tasks. Today’s nurses must be technologically savvy and have the knowledge and skills that

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a terminal degree for nurses. It prepares RNs with advanced knowledge and proficiencies needed for career paths ranging

Krista with her friend Molly Gadd When you’ve been doing the same thing for 18 years, there’s a tendency to let your world get smaller. That’s what

Rachel and husband Rob at NKU MSN graduation ceremony in May 2014 If you’re going to dream, you might as well dream big. Rachel Wilson

In 1976, Cheryl Dyer was 19 years old and eager for the first day of nursing school at what was then Northern Kentucky State College.

Many registered nurses (RNs) have two-year degrees or diplomas. However, Nursing.org reports, “Nurses at every educational level wished they had pursued more education earlier in

“Research has shown a higher percentage of baccalaureate nurses on a unit reduces morbidity and mortality,” Tina Gerardi, Deputy for the Academic Progression in Nursing

The term RN means “registered nurse” and includes most nurses. RNs can have a range of degrees and certifications. As Study.com puts it, “a registered