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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.
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What Is Accreditation and Why Is it Important?
November 12, 2021 | NurseJournal Staff
What accreditation should a nursing school have? Learn why accreditation is vital and why you should only consider accredited nursing programs.
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Supporting Nurses’ Mental Health: An Open Letter to Nurse Leaders During COVID-19
December 16, 2021 | Margaret Apara, DNP, APRN, NP-C
Find out how one nurse leader has handled the pressures of the pandemic and advice on supporting nurses' mental health.
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15 Truths About Holistic Nursing
October 27, 2021 | Gayle Morris, BSN, MSN
Have you considered holistic nursing? Here are 15 truths about the practice that demonstrate the importance of integrating care.
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How to Avoid Food Guilt in the Holiday Season
December 3, 2021 | Joelle Y. Jean, RN, FNP-BC
Food guilt is the feeling you get after eating, especially during the holiday season. Want to learn how to overcome it? In this article, experts weigh in on the harms of food guilt, the myths of overindulging, and how to overcome food guilt year round.
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Advocating for Patients of Color as a Labor and Delivery Nurse
October 28, 2021 | Joelle Y. Jean, FNP, BC
Women of color are dying at alarming rates in childbirth and even up to a year after. Find out the challenges facing pregnant patients of color and how labor and delivery nurses can help advocate for them.
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Meet a Registered Nurse
November 11, 2021 | Gayle Morris, BSN, MSN
Are you considering nursing as a career? Here's how one nurse moved from business to nursing and the path you could take into nursing.
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