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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

Children of all ages — whether newborn babies, teens or somewhere in between — have different healthcare needs than adults. A pediatric nurse works closely

One thing Joline Lowe was sure of after high school graduation was she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do with the rest of her

Rose Garcia got much more than she bargained for when she made the trip from California to graduate from the RN to BSN online degree

  Misty Plummer’s fitting graduation cap Six months after Misty Plummer started the online RN to BSN program at the University of Texas at Arlington,

  UTA graduate, Kelly Ward, with her husband, Michael. Talk about a good problem to have. Kelly Ward’s nursing career advanced to a point where

Advances in technology have not only affected the way healthcare providers treat illnesses but also how they deliver that treatment. Telemedicine technology allows healthcare providers

When we think of nurses, we often think of clinics, hospital floors, emergency rooms and rehab centers, but many other settings also require nurses and

As healthcare providers, nurses play a key role in maintaining society’s health and wellbeing, and many want to assume even more demanding roles to become

The online RN to BSN program at the University of Texas at Arlington prepares RNs with associate degrees and those with nursing diplomas to take

Unlike many professions, nurses must be ready to work despite bad weather. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) prepares nurses to provide patient care,

At some point in their careers, many nurses work the night shift. The transition to shift work can be difficult due to the interruption of

All across the country — in bustling urban centers, quiet suburbs or remote rural areas — there is a need for adequate health care. Unfortunately,

Technology has had a significant impact on healthcare delivery. One promising advancement is remote patient care monitoring, which electronically collects data from a patient and

People commonly have preconceived ideas about who works certain jobs. When you think of a doctor, a lawyer, a construction worker or a teacher, your