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Donna Reese, MSN, RN

About Donna

Donna Reese, MSN, RN, is a nurse who enjoys health teaching through her writing. Her background in nursing includes school health, med-surg, pediatrics, ambulatory care, and home health as an RN and family nurse practitioner.

Showcase Your Strengths: Essential Nursing Skills for Resume

Nursing skills are an essential part of any resume. But which ones should you include? Explore our list of important clinical and soft skills you should highlight.

10 Advantages of Bedside Nursing Jobs

Bedside nursing is typically the first step in developing a long and fulfilling career. Let's explore the top 10 advantages of bedside nursing jobs.

Returning to Nursing After a Break: It Can Be Done

Returning to nursing after a hiatus can be daunting and intimidating. Here are helpful tips on how to return to nursing after a work interruption.

Nurse Job Hopping: Does It Help or Hinder Your Career?

How does nurse job hopping influence nursing careers? Explore the pros and cons to this approach, and learn how you can apply this to your own career journey.

School Nurse Career Guide

The role of a school nurse is more complex and transcends typical nurse duties. Here are some insights to help determine if this career path is right for you.

6 Creative Strategies To Solve the Nursing Shortage

Innovation and forward-thinking are needed in health care. Here’s how some institutions are thinking outside the box to help solve the nursing shortage.

Advice for Nurse Candidates During the Interview Process

Insights and advice for nurse candidates can guide you in presenting yourself in the most favorable light to help you land a role best suited to your needs.

4 Tips to a Better Fit in Your Nursing Career

Taking on new roles and using transferable skills you’ve honed as a nurse can lead to finding a better fit in your nursing career.

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