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2026 Nurse Appreciation Dates You Should Know

Share our list of 2026 nurse appreciation dates with your leadership and colleagues so the celebration planning can begin!

New Kansas Law Changes Nursing Board Disciplinary Actions

By Nurse.com Team

This recently passed Kansas law, HB 2528, reshapes nursing board disciplinary actions, limiting penalties for nonpractice violations and redefining unprofessional conduct.

What Are the Best States to Be a Nurse as a New Grad?

By Barry Bottino

Discover the best states for new graduate nurses, offering top salaries, job opportunities, and a high quality of life. Start your career in the ideal location.

Federal Investigation Reveals $50M Medicare Hospice Fraud: What You Should Know

By Zelda Meeker

A $50M Medicare hospice fraud scheme exposes serious risks for nurses, patients, and the healthcare system.

The Exam Room Upstairs: How My Nursing Career Began

By Nicole Innvar

Discover how a nurse’s early bond with her grandmother shaped her passion for healthcare and continues to inspire her nursing career today.

Is Nursing Burnout Reaching a Breaking Point, and What Can Be Done?

By Zelda Meeker

Nursing burnout is reaching a critical point, leaving many nurses feeling exhausted and unheard. Learn what’s driving it and what can truly help support nurses and help them thrive.

Becoming a CRNA: School Requirements and What to Expect

By Nurse.com Team

Learn more about becoming a CRNA, including schooling, years required, prerequisites, and salary outlook.

The Real Nurses Bringing The Pitt to Life

By Linda Childers

From IVs to trauma care, discover how real nurses make The Pitt a truly authentic portrayal of life inside a busy emergency department.

Your First Six Months: What to Expect as a New Nurse

Learn what to expect as a new nurse in your first six months, from reality shock to confidence, with practical tips to survive and thrive as a new grad.

Does a Nursing License Suspension Follow You to Other States?

By McKenzie Davis

Understand how a nursing license suspension can impact your ability to work across state lines, including multistate licenses, reporting systems, and career implications.

What’s Happening With the SC Measles Outbreak?

By Nurse.com Team

What is happening with the SC measles outbreak? Learn current case counts, vaccination trends, symptoms, and infection control steps.

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