Precepting: Crucial to Retaining and Helping New Nurses Succeed
The pressures on new nurses to transition from education to practice are often too much to take. Nurse precepting eases the transition and helps retention.
Is Nursing Students’ Mental Health in Jeopardy?
A study shows schools need to be more proactive in creating and sharing resources to help nursing students' mental health.
A Doctorate in Nursing Can Open More Doors Than You Might Think
With the right guidance, nurses will find pursuing a doctorate in nursing is possible and that a PhD can contribute to reaching their career goals.
Nursing Schools Report Hurdles To Expanding Enrollment
Demand for nurses is putting pressure on nursing schools to increase enrollment. But finding clinical sites and faculty are impeding progress.
Insider tips: Make your nursing school application pop
The nursing school application process is a competitive one. According to data collected by the National League for Nursing, only 41% of BSN applicants were accepted in 2012. Of those not accepted, 23% were qualified, but still didn’t make the cut. Why so tough?
5 awesome reads for the new grad nurse
The new graduate nurse cannot get enough friends, counselors or teachers. These five reads make a great addition to a beginner nurse's library. They'll inspire, reassure and prepare the new nurse for the exciting and nerve-wracking year ahead, with all its twists and turns.
8 tips for a successful 1st clinical rotation
Your very first clinical rotation is a great milestone in your journey to becoming a nurse. These tips can help make your transition a smooth one. Before you know it, you'll be a seasoned pro.
After several unsuccessful attempts to pass the NCLEX, my eligibility to test has expired in my state. Is it advisable to take it in a different state that has no time restriction?
“Dear Donna,” Nurse.com’s career management expert, tackles readers’ dilemmas and offers expert advice.
After being out of school for 10 years, how can I make sure I pass the NCLEX exam and am competent to practice?
“Dear Donna,” Nurse.com’s career management expert, tackles readers’ dilemmas and offers expert advice.
New grads: You can do it!
You made it! You survived nursing school, passed the NCLEX and landed your first job. All should be well, right? Maybe not. Like most new grads, you probably feel scared, overwhelmed and unprepared for the challenges ahead. Once youÂ’re out of school and hit with the reality of your chosen profession, you can feel overwhelmed,