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Top Professional Nursing Associations
Enrich your nursing career by finding support and resources on our comprehensive list of professional nursing organizations.

Best Nursing Blogs
Blogs and podcasts teach you something new and often keep you entertained. These 15 nurse blogs answer many of the questions nurses ask each day.

How Technology Has Changed the Role of Nursing
Learn how nurses use technology to enhance the level of care they deliver to patients and future technology trends in healthcare.

How Nurses Can Set SMART Goals
Did you know 91% of people don’t reach their New Year’s goals? Dive into how SMART goals for nurses may increase your potential success.
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Best States to Work as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Using NurseJournal’s data-driven methodology and insight from experienced NPs, discover the 10 best states to work as an NP.

10 Ways Nurses and Nurse Leaders Can Improve Patient Education
Patient education is essential for better patient outcomes. Discover tips to improve patient teaching from three expert nurses.

Cultural Competence in Nursing
Cultural competency is a vital skill for delivering quality nursing care across culturally diverse groups. Our guide offers tips from nursing professionals on incorporating it into nursing culture and practice.

Nurse Practitioner Salary: A State-By-State Guide
What’s the average nurse practitioner salary in your state? Learn about NP earnings by state, including the highest-paying states adjusted for cost of living.
Nurse Spotlight
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Cultural Competence in Nursing
Cultural competency is a vital skill for delivering quality nursing care across culturally diverse groups. Our guide offers tips from nursing professionals on incorporating it into nursing culture and practice.

Ask a Nurse: I Want to Become a Nurse but Am Starting Later in Life. Should I Become an LPN and Then an RN?
Nursing is a rewarding and stable career choice. Choose from several options to achieve your goal when you start later in life.

10 Ways Nurses Can Get Involved in Policy
Nurses have a valuable perspective on the healthcare system. You may be surprised at how simple and time efficient it is to engage in policy decisions.

10 of the Most Influential Nurses in History
Check out these 10 nurses who have made an impact on healthcare throughout history.
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Top Professional Nursing Associations
Enrich your nursing career by finding support and resources on our comprehensive list of professional nursing organizations.

Best States to Work as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Using NurseJournal’s data-driven methodology and insight from experienced NPs, discover the 10 best states to work as an NP.

Cultural Competence in Nursing
Cultural competency is a vital skill for delivering quality nursing care across culturally diverse groups. Our guide offers tips from nursing professionals on incorporating it into nursing culture and practice.

Medical Assistant vs. Nurse: What’s the Difference?
If you’re researching medical assistant vs. nurse careers, you’ve come to the right place. Learn about the differences and similarities between the two roles.

