Nursing Resources
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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Meet a Nurse Midwife
June 4, 2021 | NurseJournal Staff
Want to know what a nurse midwife does everyday? Read this interview from an experienced nurse midwife and learn what you have to do to be one.
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Ask a Nurse: Can I Enroll in an MSN Program With a Non-Nursing Bachelor’s Degree?
June 28, 2021 | Brandy Gleason MSN, MHA, BC-NC
In this article, an assistant professor of nursing discusses the types of MSN programs that admit aspiring nurses with non-nursing bachelor's degrees.
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6 Things TV Shows Get Wrong About Nursing
June 4, 2021 | Maura Deering
Ever wonder if TV and movies depict nursing realistically? Two professional nurses offer their opinions on the accuracy of Hollywood portrayals. (Hint: not so much!)
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Nursing Salaries in 2020
May 13, 2021 | NurseJournal Staff
Find out which states and cities pay the highest nursing salaries and whether salaries have increased since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This guide to nursing salaries uses the...
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COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy Among the Nursing Community
May 4, 2021 | NurseJournal Staff
COVID-19 vaccine skepticism is fueled by rumors and conspiracy theories, and sometimes nurses can be duped too. Here's how to fight vaccine distrust in the nursing community.
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How School Nurses Are Handling a Return to In-Person Learning
June 4, 2021 | NurseJournal Staff
Insights on the role school nurses have played in COVID-19 recovery for schools and how to plan and execute a safe return to in-person learning.
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