Nurse Spotlight
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: My Options If I Get Rejected From Nursing School?
Thousands of nursing school applicants are rejected each year. Persistence and these strategies raise your chances of admission with your next application.
Ask a Nurse: What Can I Do as a High Schooler to Get a Head Start On Becoming a Registered Nurse?
High school students can take these steps to improve their chances of admission into a nursing program and get a head start on their education.
The Impact of HBCUs on Black Representation in Nursing
Black nurses are underrepresented in healthcare. Discover how HBCU nursing programs can reduce this disparity.
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.
Hospital Internships and Volunteer Opportunities for High School and Pre-Nursing Students
Explore healthcare volunteer opportunities for high school and college students in all 50 states to gain experience and make a difference.
Challenges Faced by Black Nurses: Q&A With an Advocate
Black nurses have worked in the healthcare industry for centuries, but workplace challenges persist. For Black History Month, learn more about education for minority nurses.
What Are Schools Doing to Increase Diversity in Nursing?
A diverse and representative nursing workforce fosters better quality and more equitable healthcare. This guide explores some of the ways nursing schools, hospitals, and professional organizations can increase diversity in nursing.
LGBTQIA2S+ Key Terms & Definitions for Nurses & Healthcare Providers
Nurses can use this glossary of terms to help improve their ability to communicate with LGBTQIA2S+ patients and their families. Excellent nursing care requires practitioners to learn about their patients, so while knowing terms does not guarantee excellence, it can help build toward that.