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After the NCLEX: 48 hours of torture
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Waiting 48 hours for NCLEX results was torturous. Did I pass? What do I do next? The answer, of course, was to find my first nursing position.
Kristen Ponticelli, RN
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Next challenge: The NCLEX
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Here are a few tips that I have received from mentors and friends who have already conquered the NCLEX.
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New grads, be ready to face your fears
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A good bedside manner is an invaluable tool
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Fears, sweat and tears: A tale of giving that first injection
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I can remember giving my first injection like it was yesterday. My hands were shaking. I could feel the beads of sweat on my forehead.
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Examine your finals preparation with these 5 study tips
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Try these tips to calm your fears and prepare your best for finals.
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Your ‘reason’ matters as a nursing student
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When I was a freshman nursing student, I wished I had an older, wiser nursing student to tell me what school is really like and what to anticipate.
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2026 Nurse Appreciation Dates You Should Know
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Share our list of 2026 nurse appreciation dates with your leadership and colleagues so the celebration planning can begin!
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The Real Nurses Bringing The Pitt to Life
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From IVs to trauma care, discover how real nurses make The Pitt a truly authentic portrayal of life inside a busy emergency department.
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Episode 5: Reflections — Healing Trauma Through Writing
In this week's episode, Cara is joined by Leilani Squire and Lorie Judson to discuss the transformative power of writing in healing trauma.
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50 Nursing Certifications to Increase Your Salary
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Nursing certifications can enhance your career. From critical care to forensic nursing, explore nursing certifications that can expand your expertise, enhance outcomes, and increase your salary.
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There Is a Way Back: My Story of Recovery and Redemption
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A nurse shares her journey through addiction and license suspension — and how recovery helped her reclaim her life, career, and purpose.
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Episode 4: Nursing in a Post Pandemic World
Cara is joined by Ernest J. Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN to discuss the evolving challenges and critical issues nurses face in the post-Covid era.
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Early Warning Signs of Clinical Deterioration Every Nurse Should Know
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Nurses are key in spotting clinical deterioration and preventing poor patient outcomes. Learn the steps for translating observations into life-saving care.
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Late Entries in Nursing Documentation: What’s Allowed?
7 minute read
Learn when and how late entries in nursing documentation are legally permitted, with best practices to protect patient safety and your nursing license.
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Episode 3: Transforming Debt Into Opportunity
In this week's episode, Cara is joined by Allie Hall RN, BSN to discuss the transformative power of financial literacy.
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Nursing No Longer Classified as a Professional Degree: What’s at Stake?
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A recent change by the U.S. Department of Education excludes nursing from its definition of “professional degrees.” Discover how this impacts student loans, graduate education, and more.