Nurse Spotlight
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: What Are the Hardest Classes in Nursing School?
Nursing school consists of tough classes like pharmacology and pathophysiology. Here, nurses chime in on what you can expect when enrolling.
Ask a Nurse: Why Did You Become a Nurse?
Nursing offers a unique set of opportunities in a variety of fields. Check out how it can be a means to an end, just like any other career.
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.
Ask a Nurse: I Want to Return to School. Do Nursing School Credits Expire?
Lower the financial and time investment of returning to school by transferring credits from your last program. Review several options to help achieve your goal.
Ask a Nurse: MSN Nurse Practitioner Programs Are Changing to DNP Programs by 2025. What Does This Mean for Me?
Some nursing organizations propose requiring a DNP as the entry-level education for NPs. How could this affect graduates, and who supports the change?
Ask a Nurse: I Failed My BSN With Only One Semester Left. What Are My Options?
Students who fail a BSN program have options to continue to work in nursing. Check out what you can do to have a career in nursing.
Ask a Nurse: Should Nurses Be Diluting IV Push Medications?
Find out why diluting medications run the risk of poor patient outcomes and legal trouble for nurses.
Ask a Nurse: What Tax Benefits Can I Claim as a Registered Nurse?
The tax laws have changed. Discover some of the tax benefits registered nurses can claim and tips for nursing students.