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How to Build Confidence as a New Nurse
Many new nurses struggle with anxiety. This guide provides useful tips for new nurses dealing with anxiety as they transition from student to professional nurse.

How to Manage Stress as a Nurse
Have you learned how to manage stress as a nurse? These 15 strategies can help reduce stress and protect your physical and mental health.

10 Podcast Recommendations for Nurses
Podcasting is one of the fastest growing industries in the world and provides easy access to new information.The following top 10 podcasts focus on helping nurses grow both professionally and personally.

Ask a Nurse: I Was Arrested — Can I Become a Nurse?
Can I become a nurse if I was arrested? The simple answer is that it depends on your state and whether your conviction can be cleared, among other factors.
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Going Into Nursing for the Money: Is a Nursing Salary Worth It?
Does nursing always have to be a calling? Discover the advantages and disadvantages of going into nursing for the money.

Violence Against Nurses: A Timeline and a Blueprint for Increased Workplace Safety
Violence against nurses is on the rise. Find out the most recent incidents to make headlines and the steps healthcare centers can take to provide a safer workplace.

Montana State University Breaks Ground on $100 Million Nursing School Expansion
Montana State University received a $101 million gift to fund the nursing school’s expansion and the only doctoral midwifery program in the state.

10 Ways to Gain Professional Nursing Experience
Employers want nurses with experience, but it can be hard to get experience without a job. Here are 10 ways to get experience before the job.
Nurse Spotlight
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How Nurses Help Save Lives With Vaccines
Vaccines are one of the most important ways to promote public health. Learn how nurses can save lives through vaccine education and administration.

Going Into Nursing for the Money: Is a Nursing Salary Worth It?
Does nursing always have to be a calling? Discover the advantages and disadvantages of going into nursing for the money.

Ask a Nurse: I Want to Become a Nurse but Am Starting Later in Life. Should I Become an LPN and Then an RN?
Nursing is a rewarding and stable career choice. Choose from several options to achieve your goal when you start later in life.

Attending Nursing School as a Single Parent or Guardian
Single parents in nursing school face unique challenges. Learn about useful tips, supportive schools, and financial aid options.
Student Resources

Where Do Nurses Work? A Breakdown of the Various Job Settings for Nurses
Interested in learning about a nursing career? This guide describes some of the most common work settings for nurses and the kinds of roles and responsibilities they perform in each.

Attending Nursing School as a Single Parent or Guardian
Single parents in nursing school face unique challenges. Learn about useful tips, supportive schools, and financial aid options.

BSN vs. MSN: How to Choose as an RN
ADN-prepared nurses considering a BSN vs. MSN program find more career opportunities and higher salary potential. Use this guide to evaluate your options.

Should I Become an LPN or a CNA?
LPN vs. CNA? This guide answers questions like how long an LPN or a CNA program takes to complete and how to become an LPN or a CNA.

