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Celebrate Nurses: America's Most Trusted Profession for 20 Years! For two decades, nurses have consistently topped the Gallup poll for honesty and ethics, making them the most trusted profession in the US. This recognition is a testament to the dedication, expertise, and compassion nurses bring to their patients every day. But how can we leverage this prestigious ranking to attract more talent to the nursing field? * Highlight the impact: Share stories of nurses who have made a positive difference in their communities. Showcase the diverse career paths available in nursing, from bedside care to research and education. * Emphasize the trust: Nursing offers a stable and respected career with a strong reputation for ethics and integrity. * Target the right audience: Consider connecting with individuals who value helping others and are drawn to careers in service and healthcare. By promoting the positive aspects of the nursing profession and its trusted reputation, we can inspire the next generation to consider a fulfilling career in nursing. These baby faces are my peers and myself at the start of our amazing lifelong journey…best decision we ever made❤️ #nursingcareer #nursingjob #nursingexcellence #trusted

#nursesweek2024 THANK YOU to all of the nurses who work so selflessly and with so much heart at the bedside. Because it’s hard. And unfair. Period. When I was in my last semester of my nursing diploma program, I wish my clinical instructors would’ve told me that there is FAR more opportunity in nursing than at the bedside. More so, I wish they had told me and my classmates: 👉🏼 You are NOT less of a nurse for choosing to step away from the bedside. 👉🏼 You will not “lose” your skills away from the bedside. 👉🏼 It is not normal for your nervous system to feel like it’s on fire at all times. 👉🏼 Do not let senior nurses tell you where to take your career. We are all called to different areas. 👉🏼 You deserve to LOVE your job. For anyone who recently graduated from nursing school, just know that if starting at the bedside sounds like hell to you, you’ve got options. What are you good at? What do you love doing? Where do you thrive? What do you want your life to look like?

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How is Nursing not a STEM Career?? #healthcare #medicine #technology #professionalwomen #careers The article I saw was nicely written by Marie Hasty RN, BSN , published by IntelyCare. Wondering what the AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses), American Nurses Association, the American Organization for Nursing Leadership Emergency Nurses Association think about this - Should nursing be a STEM Career? Additional random thought: I wonder if there are other STEM Careers where professionals forget they needed to eat and go to the bathroom 6 hours ago but have been so busy they haven't made it there yet because they're assisting a colleague with a critical patient or having a difficult conversation with a family or checking a dosage calculation with one of the newer nurses that they're precepting -

"Within this total, the AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses) survey notes, applications turned away included 55,111 from entry-level baccalaureate, 703 from RN-to-BSN, 5,491 from master’s, 4,225 from DNP, and 236 from PhD nursing programs. Given the persistent shortage of nurse #faculty, AACN says it remains concerned that nearly 10,000 applications were turned away from graduate programs, which may further limit the pool of potential nurse educators." Louis Pilla article for Daily Nurse examining the recent findings in an AACN survey, that point to a lack of overall [#highered] faculty structure to handle the amount of qualified applicants that are attempting to enter various #highereducation #nursingprograms. https://lnkd.in/gj796spP #HigherEdChallenges #FacultySupport #NursingFaculty #NursingShortage #EducationCrisis #HealthcareSupport #StudentSuccess #UniversityAdmissions #AcademicSupport #NursingEducation

Nothing will pay off more than educating yourself.   In the next decade, the Future of Nursing Report 2020-2030 said nursing education must rapidly adapt to prepare nurses for addressing growing challenges. Population health, social determinants, #healthequity, maternal health... the list goes on.   But often, finding CEs to match your educational interests (and meet your license renewal requirements) is a struggle. Let's be honest, who hasn't waited until the night before to finish their continuing education hours?   Nurse.com makes it easy.   You'll love the option to choose from multiple packages to meet your state requirements or browse the largest library of over 1,000 accredited CE courses to expand your skillset and clinical knowledge.  As a sponsor of our 3rd annual Nurses in Media Day, Nurse.com is graciously extending a 30% off promotion when you use code ANA30. Valid through 3/31/24. https://lnkd.in/gDwYJnng #discounts #anac #nurse.com #nursesinmedia

To combat the nurse shortage, nursing students could be the key. By focusing on undergraduate programs and building relationships with nursing students, healthcare teams, and recruiters earlier in the process, we can begin to fill the nursing pipeline again. Shannon Block, CAO at Equiliem, says, “Given what nurses have been through, it’s time to consider how to support their needs long term, including reviewing pay levels, opportunities for growth and advancement, and resources to support the mental and emotional demands of their job.” Read more for tips on recruiting nurses: https://bit.ly/45vXbMK #equiliem #HealthcareIndustry #NurseShortage

EP 96: The New RN, David Dovell! If you are a #student #nurse or a new RN, Dave Dovell is someone you should know. Dave is a registered nurse working on a Progressive Care Unit, with a diverse work history that includes being an executive chef, an educator, working in the 911 system and the emergency room. And his story of why he became a nurse? Let’s just say it will put you in an, “I’m not crying, you're crying” situation. Dave is known as the New RN and his Instagram is chock full of nursing hacks, study tips, and nursing stories to help the new nurse transition to the new role. According to the American Nurses Association, almost 18% of new nurses leave the profession within a year due to stressful working conditions, lack of leadership and supervision, and understaffed facilities. Dave's book, Brand New Nurse: Surviving Your First Day on the Job, should be mandatory reading for all new nurses as it covers topics like transitioning to night shift, professionalism, communication, organization, and time management. These are aspects that nurses don't learn in school. However, it's also a valuable read for seasoned nurses because whether you've been a nurse for two years or twenty-two years, you can probably recall feeling unsure, inept, disorganized, and exhausted during your first weeks and months on the job. As a profession, we have a responsibility to invest in our nurses and help them have fulfilling careers by mentoring them. In the five-minute snippet: Bring on the rain! For Dave's bio, visit my website (link in bio) and listen here: https://lnkd.in/gF25ftSt #studentnurse #nursingschool #newnurse #nursepodcast #showyourwork

When it comes to education, to be a registered nurse, you need more extensive education. Registered nurses have to complete an approved program for nursing that takes about two to four years to complete. On the other hand, for licensed vocational nurses, they need to complete an accredited nursing program that takes about one year to complete. Job responsibilities also differ since registered nurses can perform their responsibilities by themselves, while LVNs need supervision from a licensed medical professional. #LosAngelesCA #HealthcareStaffing #RegisteredNurses #LicensedVocationalNurses