Why can't we talk about mental illness?

We have all felt sad and alone at one time or another, and many of us are feeling even more isolated because of the ongoing global pandemic and need for social distancing.

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Embrace your Passion for Practice

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How to Be Successful on Your FNP Exam

I took my FNP exam with ANCC July 6th and passed, so I figured I would pay it forward with my tips on how I was successful.

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Don’t just dream about becoming a writer. Start today!

The “Ultimate Health Journalism Basics for Nurses” workshop from RN2writer gives you all the tools you need to launch a lucrative career as a health reporter. And you’ll be learning it all from an RN who built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Sample the first lesson for FREE!

I can't get a job!!

I worked in Med-surg for almost 2 years ending in December 2018. I also worked as a CNA in an SNF for 3.5 years and a nurse there as well for 8 months. My dad received a diagnosis for HCC and was immediately put on the liver transplant list.

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Is malpractice insurance worth it?

I work for a large hospital system as a floor nurse. I'm curious to know if getting insurance is a good thing to have. I have been given mixed reviews about it.

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Prepare Nurses to Pass NCLEX, or Prepare Nurses for Real World?

Schools teach to the NCLEX because of the all important pass rates needed to stay in business. Students don't get the same education that I got 30ish years ago, that taught me to learn in depth and develop the critical thinking skills needed to adequately care for patients once I left school and got my license.

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Why do nurses cringe when I say I want to be a OR nurse?

I am a new grad nurse and recently passed the NCLEX exam :). I got a job offer at a hospital clinic that in the mean time will help me pay for my bachelors and my student loans while I practice my skills as a nurse and wait for the opportunity to open up.

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