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Do’s and Don’ts: Writing a Nurse Resignation Letter

By Lisette Hilton

Whether going back to school or finding a new role, leaving a nursing job can feel overwhelming. However, writing a nurse resignation letter can help ensure a smooth transition.

From Awareness to Action: Advancing Equity in Black Maternal Healthcare

Explore the root causes of disparities in Black maternal healthcare and how nurses can lead efforts to ensure safer, more equitable care.

Reflections of a Nursing Student in Acute Care

A nursing student reflects on acute care, trauma, resilience, and learning to balance compassion with clinical skill in a high-pressure environment.

5 Ways to Manage Holiday Nursing Stress

By Natalie Vaughn

As caregivers are already expected to “give,” the “season of giving” can leave nurses emotionally and physically exhausted, making the holiday season less enjoyable. These five tips can help to manage holiday nursing stress.

Nursing No Longer Classified as a Professional Degree: What’s at Stake?

By Zelda Meeker

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.

A Missed Medication Scan Raises Questions About Nurse Accountability

Discover how nurses can be held liable for medication errors and why a just culture is essential for safety and fairness.

Why Nurses Are Essential to Healthcare Tech Success

By Felicia Sadler

Nurses and technology must align for healthcare to thrive. Discover why nurses must have a seat at the table in tech design, training, and adoption.

Grief in Nursing: A Cumulative Experience

By Cheyenne Hushka

One oncology nurse shares the emotional toll of this specialty and how she navigates grief, burnout, and resilience after repeated patient loss.

Nursing Strikes: Understanding Causes and Crafting Solutions

By Julie Scott & Zelda Meeker

Following the recent walkout of over 31,000 nurses, we explore the root causes of nursing strikes, their effects on patient care, and how nurses can drive meaningful change.

Board of Nursing Gives Non-Punitive Nursing Disciplinary Action

Learn how a state board of nursing used a just culture approach to give a nursing disciplinary action through education and accountability instead of punishment.

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