You have heard the news, there is a nursing shortage in America. Retirements and an aging population is placing pressure on hospitals and medical practices to recruit and promote nurses. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that demand for nurses will grow at a rate of 15 percent through 2026, which will result […]
So, you want to be a nurse. Great! Being a nurse speaks to our desire to help, to nurture, and to improve the quality of life for our patients. These traits are as vital to us as is our need to eat and breathe. Nurses in this way, are different than the average person. Since […]
You’ve check all the boxes to be a professional nurse. RN license – check. BSN – check. Work experience as a nurse – check. Congratulations! Now what? Have you thought about the next step in your nursing career? Where do you want to be in your nursing career five, 10 or 20 years down the […]
We all wonder about career advancement and what it takes to get to the next level. Whether you have been at a job for a few months or for several years, the questions that inevitably will cross your mind are: “Where will I go next in my career and how do I get there?” “Do […]
Freakonomics Radio episode, “Nurses to the Rescue!” takes an interesting look at the nursing profession.[i] The podcast puts forth the case that full practice authority for nurse practitioners is an answer to the doctor shortage in the United States. The logic for this position is that nurse practitioners are routinely filling some of the roles once […]