Articles in Career Development - Part 2

NurseNet, a popular listserv for nurses, often sparks lively discussions about hot nursing topics. Recently, a stimulating conversation about the importance of the BSN degree took place. With her permission, we've reprinted portions of a thought provoking

Advanced nursing education isn’t just about a better salary or more interesting job. It also makes it possible for nurses to take their nursing career in new directions. Read how one nurse put her education and experience to use advocating for clie

In a book based on the first national study of nursing education in thirty years, as well as the results of three other national surveys and extended site visits, the authors of Educating Nurses: A Call for Radical Transformation call modern nursing educa

Many states are changing their nurse practice acts and moving towards minimizing LPN responsibilities, making it cost inefficient for hospitals to hire LPNs. Thus, a growing number of hospitals are eliminating LPN positions and replacing them with RN posi

Integrating mental health with primary care is an innovative approach that saves healthcare dollars and improves patient outcomes. Donna Torrisi, MSN, CRNP explains the benefits that followed from implementing this approach at the Family Practice and Coun

Finding a job is no day at the beach. It’s even tougher when you’re faced with difficult or embarrassing career quandaries. We asked a few job seekers to share their job-related questions. Then we asked some seasoned career coaches to weigh