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Whether you're just getting started or seeking to advance your nursing career, check out these articles, interviews, and advice columns on a variety of nursing degrees and programs.
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Financial Aid and Scholarships
Paying for nursing school poses a challenge for many students. Explore these resources for information about scholarships, financial aid, and loan forgiveness programs.
Applying to School
Applicants to nursing school, including recent high school graduates or registered nurses ready for graduate study, can find information here on choosing a program, preparing for a nursing career, and the application process.
Test Prep
Graduates of licensed practical nurse (LPN), licensed vocational nurse (LVN), and registered nurse (RN) programs qualify to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN or NCLEX-RN). Find study tips and other test prep resources here.
Ask a Nurse
Leverage the authority and expertise of our nurse contributors. Nurse contributors provide real recommendations and hold experience working in healthcare. Find more info on our Ask a Nurse page.
News and Trending Topics in Nursing
Nurses who staff the front lines of the pandemic have experienced first-hand what most have only seen on the news. Explore the links below for timely and trending topics.
Nurse Who Inoculated Vice President Kamala Harris Advocates for COVID-19 Vaccine
February 10, 2021
Registered Nurses Rank First for Access to Childcare, Paid Family Leave, and Employee Wellness Benefits
January 4, 2021
10 Facts About Vaccinations and The Role of Nurses
February 8, 2021
10 Great Non-Hospital Nursing Jobs for Nurses
February 8, 2021
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Nursing Scholarships for Online Learners
July 14, 2021 | NurseJournal Staff
Learn about undergraduate and graduate nursing school scholarships for online students, including where to find scholarships and how to apply.
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Nursing Scholarships for Students With Disabilities
July 14, 2021 | NurseJournal Staff
This guide explores the availability of nursing school scholarships for students with disabilities. Learn about sources of undergraduate and graduate funding, when to apply, and who might qualify.
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Nursing Diagnosis Guide
July 22, 2021 | Joelle Y. Jean, RN, FNP-BC
How do I use the nursing process and nursing diagnosis in my practice? In this guide, you will learn what is a nursing diagnosis, how to write and use a...
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Nursing Care Plans Explained
July 14, 2021 | NurseJournal Staff
What are nursing care plans and how do they improve nursing and patient health? Learn more, including how to develop nursing care plans.
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LGBTQIA2S+ Key Terms and Definitions for Nurses and Healthcare Providers
July 23, 2021 | Angelique Geehan
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,...
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Ask a Nurse: Should I Get an ABSN or MEPN?
July 14, 2021 | Joelle Y. Jean, RN, FNP-BC
What is the best education path, an ABSN or MEPN? This Ask a Nurse series explains their similarities and differences and the faster path to take.
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