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Like many little girls, Doris Blacksher loved playing with dolls. It was how she played those dolls that eventually led to a successful career. “I

At times, nurses may find themselves in tense situations with patients or coworkers. Emotions are likely to run high among patients, their family members and

Nursing has it all — drama, excitement, joy, and unfortunately, sometimes tragedy and heartbreak. Nurses undergo stringent education to handle the life-and-death situations they will

According to The Glossary of Education Reform, “Competency-based learning refers to systems of instruction, assessment, grading, and academic reporting that are based on students demonstrating

By her own admission, Victoria England is a nurse geek. “I read this book series by Helen Wells about a nurse named Cherry Ames. It

Fittingly, a medical condition led Joan Burnham to a nursing career. “When I was growing up, I wanted to be a mortician because I wanted

Even with more than 20 years of nursing experience, Gina Adair was apprehensive when she enrolled in the online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science

Chris Chirdo’s attraction to the UTA online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program was magnetic. The fact that his employer, Baylor Scott

Technology and innovation have become a major part of our daily lives, and their place in modern education is no different. Innovation may be even

For Thomas Garrett, the toughest part of the University of Texas at Arlington Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing online program was reaching

Typically, nurses learn how to care for patients through classroom instruction and clinical rotations. While these are effective methods, a new trend in healthcare training

Nursing is one of the most in-demand jobs in a competitive employment landscape. Healthcare has always been a personal priority for many, and it is

As the saying goes, “You have to take care of yourself before you can take care of others.” For nurses, this could not be more

Nursing is filled with occupational hazards. From lifting injuries to accidental sharps exposures, the day-to-day risks are everywhere. While ADN-prepared RNs are already aware of

Nursing can be a physically demanding career. Between manually lifting patients and being on their feet for long shifts, nurses require stamina and strength to

Nurses are often at the forefront of patient interaction and have the greatest opportunities to make a lasting and positive impression on patients. Patient surveys,

Joy Smoot, who is originally from Rhode Island, did not have an especially large cheering section at her graduation ceremony at the University of Texas

According to the International Association of Forensic Nurses, (IAFN), forensic nursing involves the “application of nursing science to public or legal proceedings.” The American Nurses

Many sources define a nontraditional student as an adult 25 or older who is going to college for the first time or returning to college