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Jennifer Mensik, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN

About Jennifer

Jennifer Mensik, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, is President of the American Nurses Association. Mensik is a former division director of care management at Oregon Health and Science University and instructor for Arizona State University College of Nursing and Health Innovation DNP program. Mensik also is a former Vice President of CE programming for Nurse.com. Mensik does not endorse, recommend, or favor any program, product, or service advertised or referenced on this website, or that appears on any links to or from this website.

Progressive Care vs. Intensive Care: What's the Difference?

By Jennifer Mensik

Discover the differences between a progressive care unit and an intensive care unit in nursing. Learn the definitions of each and their staffing implications.

What's the Right Way To List Your Nursing Credentials?

By Jennifer Mensik

How should nurses list their credentials after their names? Why do nurses feel the need to do this? Explore why the order of nursing credentials matters.

Part Time vs. Per Diem: What Should I Choose?

By Jennifer Mensik

We define the difference between part time vs per diem in nursing to help you understand each staffing type. This will help you pick the right role for you based on your individual needs.

Write your research paper the right way

By Jennifer Mensik

Do you need help now writing a research paper that is due this week? Then you've come to the right place. We will guide you through the process to earn an A+.

Adaptation is key as Generation Z enters workforce

By Jennifer Mensik

Generation Z will mostly like enter the workforce quickly and look for other avenues outside of school loans, such as ROTC and employer benefits to pay for education. They also are more mindful of financial issues, future careers and concerned about acquiring debt right away.

Use our salary survey to benefit your bottom line

By Jennifer Mensik

Our salary surveys and articles are a benefit to both nurses who want to ensure they're earning a fair wage and for employers who want to remain competitive while recruiting and retaining top talent.

Generation Z Nurses: Are You Ready for Them?

By Jennifer Mensik

Generation Z may also go with the names of the “Homeland Generation,” iGeneration, Gen Tech, as well as “The Founders.” Members of this generation were born between 1996 and 2015, and some are starting to enter nursing school.

Can nursing certification help close the gender pay gap?

By Jennifer Mensik

Men in nursing make about $6,000 more than female nurses, according to a Nurse.com salary report. What can close this gender pay gap? The report says obtaining nursing certification can help.

How do you celebrate your calling during National Nurses Week?

By Jennifer Mensik

Organizations do a variety of things — from giveaways to receptions — to recognize nurses during Nurses Week. But does this serve the original intent of this week?

There Are Plenty of Good Reasons to Get the Flu Vaccine

By Jennifer Mensik

The flu vaccine seems to trigger a wide range of responses even from healthcare professionals and individuals who are vaccinated in all other areas.

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